April 26, 2024

The hot stone massage

The massage Hot Stone is a method that comes from Australia. It consists in heating pebbles of volcanic origin in water, before using them for the massage. It consists of alternating hot stones and cold stones with essential oils that will give you a pleasant sensation. These stones release a heat that brings you an intense feeling of welfare and loosening of your muscles.

During the session,
you are lying on your back, the spine on hot stones and the practitioner will put stones on your body at specific locations, depending on the tensions you want to hunt.
Gradually, the stones will be oiled, and they will be slipped along the muscles, and feet to the head.

It is better to practice this massage
in autumn or winter, because of the warmth of the stones that relax you deeply ...

Hot stones have many virtues,
they detoxify, relax and even have a draining effect. Your muscle pain will be relieved, blood circulation will be improved.
The use of thermotherapy (use of heat and cold) is an essential element of this massage.

The stones used for the
massage are rigorously selected by the masseurs, according to criteria of form, weight and ability to retain heat.

This massage technique is not recommended
people with diabetes and respiratory problems.

Our advice

For a massage with hot stones, find out from a qualified physiotherapist trained in this method. He will know how to evaluate the temperature best adapted to your health. This treatment can also be practiced in an institute.

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