Hot stone massage is a massage made with hot basalt stones all over the body, including face and head, which helps to relax and relieve the stress accumulated during daily tasks.
Initially a full body massage is done with plenty of oil and then the therapist also performs a gentle massage with the heated stone leaving it to stay for a few minutes, in some specific points of the body, called acupressure key points.
Benefits of Hot Stone Massage
The benefits of hot stone massage include:
- Increase in local blood circulation due to heat from stones;
- Deep relaxation because the heat reaches the deeper fibers of the musculature;
- Increased lymphatic drainage;
- Relief of muscle aches;
- Decreased stress and tensions;
- Increased well-being. It brings pleasure to the body due to heating;
The hot stone massage lasts for an average of 90 minutes and is ideal for the colder winter days.
Hot stone massage price
The price of hot stone massage 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 during pregnancy.
How to do hot stone massage
To massage with hot stones you should:
- Place 5 or 6 flat basalt stones inside a pan with water;
- Boil the water with the stones and then let stand until the temperature is 50ºC;
- Put a stone in your hand to check the temperature of the stone;
- Massage with sweet almond oil;
- Place the stones at the key acupressure points of the back for 10 minutes;
- Do 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 better results.
See also: Massagemshiatsu.
