Stone therapy, or stone massage
Soun therapy - the ancient art of healing, originated asis found in the East. In modern conditions, stone therapy has undergone some changes. About what the modern stone therapy (stone massage, stone treatment) is, today will tell the Country of Councils.
In general terms, Stone therapy is massage with stones using point massage (shiatsu). The amazing effect of stone therapy is achieved by using the energy of basalt and a number of other stones. This specific energy relieves tension and stress, creates a sense of harmony with nature, a feeling of peace and relaxation.
Stone therapy helps to get rid of muscle pain, it has a beneficial effect on the exhausted nervous system. In addition, stone therapy promotes fat burning by activating the bloodstream in the massage zones.
Stone therapy has a rich history. The miraculous energy properties of stones of different breeds were known in Mesopotamia, China, Japan, and American Indians used stone therapy. The modern method of massage with stones was developed Mary Nelson-Hennigan.
Stone therapy uses basalt stones. Basalt is of volcanic origin, itrich in various minerals, has a natural ability to absorb and retain heat. Basalt stones, intended for stone therapy, have a smooth polished surface, a different shape. The basaltic stones also differ in size: for massage of each part of the body uses its kind of basalt stones.
Depending on the specific technique of massage with stones, heated basalt stones, cold (predominantly marble), or both are used alternately.
Heated basalt stones are located in the body in certain zones, containing biologically active points,characterized by the presence of a large number of nerve endings. These zones include the spine, whiskey, ear conchae, palms, feet. The warmed surface of the stones is massaged. In the massaged areas, local blood circulation and metabolism improve.
Marble, as well as various stones, semi-precious and precious crystals are used cold. The alternation of hot and cold stones perfectly trains the vessels, causing them to expand and contract. Along with this, the excretion of excretion of toxins and metabolites from the body is enhanced.
A stone massage session is conducted in an environment conducive to relaxation: soft muffled light, delicate scents, easy pleasant music.
Directly massage with stones precedes manual massage. The master prepares the body for the procedure, rubbing it with aromatic oils.
Usually stone massage is performed using 54 heated basaltic stones (black) and 18 white cold stones alternating during the procedure. In addition, 1 stone of room temperature is also used.
The duration of the stone massage is 45 to 90 minutes. Stone massage ends with a hand massage.
Stone therapy can be performed at home, if it is intended for general strengthening of the body or relaxation. But It is only a specialist who must administer stone therapy with a therapeutic purpose!
