Hot stone massage
Heated stones were used by Egyptians, Native Americans and in
Lomilomi massage. Smooth hot or cold stones, usually basalt or
marble, are used to massage the body. When heated stones are
used, muscles relax allowing the massage therapist to work
deeper into the muscle. Energy medicine is sometimes
incorporated into stone massage. Stones are heated in hot water
and are placed on the lower back, along both sides of the spine,
and on top of the torso and are believed to heat the chakra or
meridians centers. Heated stones coated in oil are then used
directly in the hands of the therapist delivering various massaging
strokes.
- Jochem van der Linden, Physion Massage & Training, Amsterdam zuid, 06 45778875 -
