Hot stone detox

I’m sure many of you have experienced a massage at some point in your life, maybe you were even given an indulgent gift voucher for your local spa this Christmas, but have you ever had or wondered about a hot stone massge? January is a great time to try hot stone therapy as it is a super detox massage with an abundance of other healing qualities that are often ignored.

Hot stones have been used for spiritual and physical balancing since 1500 BC and the benefits of thermal heat have been known and used for thousands of years. In 1993, hot stone massage was developed as an alternative therapy to offer a deeper form of massage that works on many different levels.

Hot stone therapy uses basalt stones (volcanic molten rock) which are excellent conductors of heat to massage and re-balance the mind, body and spirit. These basalt stones contain a powerful vibrational energy that assists the internal energy flow within the body and, as a result, directs energy to areas of blockage. As these energies move in and out of the body, negative energies are released and complete homeostasis is achieved when the body starts to facilitate self-healing and repair.

Physical benefits of hot stone therapy:
-Stimulates microcirculation and cell function promoting the rate of tissue repair
-Stimulates metabolism by 10-15% due to the rise in body temperature (great for clients wanting to lose weight)
-Effects last much longer than traditional massage, up to ten times longer
-Detoxifying
-Ten times deeper than traditional massages
-Stimulates the lymphatic system to eliminate toxins

Psychological benefits of hot stone therapy:
-Creates total well-being
-Dissolves stress
-Restores emotional balance
-Nurturing

During a treatment hot stone placement is used to re-align the chakras and concentrate on specific areas of blockage, while additional stones are used to massage the body. To get the most out of this treatment the body must be treated holistically and, therefore, at least one hour is usually needed.

As a therapist this is one of my favourite treatments to give as it can have such a powerful effect on clients and can tell me so much about blockages within the body. If you are intrigued and want to experience this wonderful therapy make sure you choose a therapist who understands the treatment fully and is passionate about its effects. Why not use this post to share your thoughts and recommendations of your own hot stone therapy experiences, they can be truly inspiring.

Here’s to a happy, healthy and exciting 2010!

Kirsty x