{"id":1709,"date":"2016-07-26T16:08:40","date_gmt":"2016-07-26T16:08:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/c1mdevsite.com\/navacenter.com\/?p=1709"},"modified":"2020-10-19T16:10:23","modified_gmt":"2020-10-19T16:10:23","slug":"do-you-know-the-benefits-of-hot-stone-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/c1mdevsite.com\/navacenter.com\/do-you-know-the-benefits-of-hot-stone-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Do you know the benefits of Hot Stone Therapy?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Though stress is an unavoidable element of modern life, we\u2019re fortunate to have numerous ways to counter-balance its damaging effects. Hot stone therapy (or hot stone massage) is a recent revival of an ancient technique intended to help us rediscover deep calmness and relaxation.<\/p>\n

The technique typically involves placing water-heated stones at various strategic locations on the body. Often, these locations coincide with well-established acupoints, helping to release tension or blockages in our body\u2019s \u2018meridians\u2019. Many therapists will also incorporate a massage into the session, bringing deeper levels of healing to the client.<\/p>\n

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What to Expect from a Hot Stone Massage<\/h2>\n

Before your arrival, the hot stone therapist will typically sterilize and heat stones to 120-150\u2109 in a water bath. Therapists tend to work with smooth black basalt (volcanic) stones, which retain much of their heat throughout the treatment. The size of the stones will vary depending on their placement location – with larger muscles calling for larger stones.<\/p>\n

During the session the therapist may begin with a light massage to warm the body, before beginning the placement of stones. Though some stones will remain in place, it\u2019s also common for the therapist to use oil with stones to apply massage pressure around the body. The application of warm pressure releases deep tension in muscles, ligaments, and tendons. From this state of deep relaxation, the therapist may opt to massage deeper levels of muscle.<\/p>\n

Although the rocks are intentionally hot, they should not burn. Be sure to communicate honestly about how comfortable you are with the temperature of the stones to ensure you receive the full benefits of the session.<\/p>\n

Benefits of Hot Stone Massage Treatment<\/p>\n

Hot stone therapy is unique in that it promotes relaxation at deeper levels than many other massage techniques. Following are a few benefits of this unique approach:<\/p>\n