The hot stone massage is a massage made with hot basalt stones all over the body, including the face and head, which helps to relax and relieve the stress accumulated during daily tasks.
Initially a massage is done on the whole body with plenty of oil and then the therapist also performs a gentle massage with the heated stone, leaving it resting for a few minutes, in some specific points of the body, called key acupressure points.
Benefits of hot stone massage
The benefits of hot stone massage include:
- Increased local blood circulation due to the heat of the stones; Deep relaxation because the heat reaches the deepest fibers of the muscles; Increased lymphatic drainage; Relief of muscle pain; Decreased stress and tension; Increased well-being. It brings pleasure to the body due to heating;
The hot stone massage lasts an average of 90 minutes and is ideal for the coldest days of winter.
Hot stone massage price
The price of massage with hot stones varies according to the time of the session, but a session of 1 hour costs about R $ 100.00.
Hot stone massage is contraindicated for individuals with acute asthma, acute cystitis, acute infections, injuries, skin diseases, cancer and in pregnancy.
How to do hot stone massage
To do a massage with hot stones you must:
- Place 5 or 6 smooth basalt stones in a pot of water; Boil the water with the stones and then let it rest until the temperature is 50ºC; Place a stone in your hand to check the temperature of the stone; Do an oil massage sweet almonds; place the stones at the key acupressure points of the back for 10 minutes; give a light massage with the stones on the place where they were placed.
Although hot stone massage can be done at home, it should, whenever possible, be done by a trained professional to ensure the best results.
See also: Shiatsu massage.
