Have You Ever Had A Massage With A Lava Stone?
Posted on Nov 04, 2009 in Stress Management | Leave a Comment
Lava stone is nothing but a massage stone! These stones are rich in iron content as they are volcanic river stones. This ability makes them to hold heat for a longer duration. They are a perfect massage stones & are available in variety of sizes & shapes. As these stones are naturally occurred there is no standard size available. These stones are categorized as per the requirements of various body parts. EG: massaging for areas surrounding neck may require oblong shaped stone, whereas the stem of the body may require larger & toes may require smaller stones. These massage stones & heaters are available in various stores dealing with massage supplies & equipment.
Just 4 steps to go for a soothing body massage:
- Body massage with stones is of two types, Cold stone & hot stone massage. Warm stone massage can be done with the help of heater. Keep a towel in the base of the heater before heating, this will help the stones from dislocating &
will help you to find them easily. - Keep the stones in vertically upward direction with sizes ranging from larger to smaller. This will leave the other side vacant, fill it with sufficient water & 10 drops of tea tree oil covering the largest stone. Set the heater to 125 degrees F for 30 minutes.
- Once the heating process is done, take a ceramic bowl filled with water having normal room temperature. This is a precautionary measure to cool the stones, if they are very hot. Take another hand towel to dry the stones before using them for massaging.
- Finally prepare your massage table with pillows, towels & other linens till the stones are heating. Now, it is all set for a soothing, calming & relaxing body massage.
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