Stone therapy helps to restore health and mental balance.

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Protoplanet, stress, intense work gradually undermine physical and mental health of modern man. Although proper rest time is always not enough, there are methods that allow you to relax, restore peace of mind and restore the body’s vitality – massage treatments. Among various types of massage occupies a special place stone therapy, which has long been popular in Oriental medicine.

What is stone therapy?

Stone therapy, or massage stones” is a way of relaxation and healing of the body, known since ancient times. It was used by the inhabitants of Mesopotamia and India, the ancient Romans and Tibetan monks. Speaking the language of scientific terms, the stone therapy is a type of lithotherapie involving the stimulation of biologically active points of the body through energy and temperature the effect of the stone.

In most cases, to alternately massage using hot and cold stones: basalt of volcanic origin, which are able to maintain temperature for a long time, and marble, which, on the contrary, has a cooling effect. Sometimes treatment is also used crystals and semiprecious stones.

In Eastern medicine it is believed that the stone, which was formed thousands of years, absorbed the healing energy of the earth, capable, when used correctly, can have a restorative effect on the body.

The use and effect of stone therapy.

Tonteria – effective method in the treatment of depression and psychological disorders associated with fatigue. The adherents of alternative medicine believe that the sequential effects of contrasting temperature has a beneficial effect on the nervous, cardiovascular, endocrine system, and can also increase the immunity.

First positive effects of this massage is felt on the spine, stimulates locomotor apparatus, a normalization of the metabolism and speed up digestion, massage is indicated to patients suffering from insomnia. Proper use of the healing properties of stones and strength of heat will help to cure the lingering colds, improve skin condition and even will become a major tool in the fight against obesity.

The desired effect is achieved through stimulation of the capillaries and blood flow to the tissues. The result of these toxins, and the fabrics are supplied with oxygen, stimulates regenerative processes. In the East believe that a massage out of body “cold” diseases: colds, pain in the kidneys, lower back, etc., nourishes the body warm.

The positive effect of massage stones is not only physical, but also spiritual impact. Ancient people believed that the stone can absorb the power of all four elements, so when you touch the body, there is the “deep cleaning” of the chakras, removing emotional stress, which is expressed on the physical level in the muscle clamps.

The impulses that the body gets when you touch a hot or cold stone, a beneficial effect on nerve endings, remove the blocks and load the muscles with energy on the physical level.

Types and techniques of stone therapy.

Among the species of the stone therapy is the most popular:

• Massage-relaxation;


• Toning massage;


• Massage, energising;


• Soothing and analgesic;


• Rejuvenating massage.

Each expert uses a particular massage technique and folding of rocks based on the needs of each patient. In the salons often offer procedures, where stone therapy combined with acupuncture, acupressure effects of different oils, creams, etc.

Classic stone therapy procedure involves massage of the whole body, lasting from 45 minutes to an hour. The difference between body temperature and hot stones must be within ten to twenty degrees, but the temperature of the marble is chosen individually, taking into account tasks. During the procedure should not be pain is the signal that tells about the incorrect technique and temperature, or low-skilled craftsmen.

At first, the stones are laid on the patient’s body to achieve the effect of relaxation along the spine, arms, legs, waist, etc. For each energy band are selected stones of a certain size (just the procedure can be used for more than 50). Then there is the massage stones to various parts of the body starting from the feet alternately applied warm and cold stones, thus stimulating the nerve endings and causing the blood flow to the tissues. After the procedure it is recommended to have some time to relax.

In addition to the classic stone massage salons also offer many other options stone therapy, for example, rejuvenating face massage, head massage, décolleté and even ears.

Stone therapy – home or salon treatment?

Self massage stones is unlikely to be effective, especially without special training. For heating the stones to the correct temperature, it is necessary to use water or certain appliances – stove, in addition, from a massage therapist requires knowledge of the location of major energy zones and mastery of the technique of massage.

As mentioned above, stone therapy is not only a physical process, but also the impact on the energy level. For total relaxation, without which to get the effect you want is impossible, requires certain conditions: a minimum of furniture in the room a certain color scheme of the interior, special massage table, etc. the Best results massage brings in combination with aromatherapy (lit scented candles and relaxing music. For obvious reasons, in the home environment, where all the surrounding things will remind you about daily matters and problems, few people manage to achieve a state of total relaxation.

However, this applies to the full procedures. But do yourself a mini-massage before an important event or after a hard day for everyone. To do this, use small stones, for example, the amber, which is enough to put between your hands and rotate clockwise. To achieve a relaxing effect to massage the palm of your hand very slowly, and for the flow of energy at a fast pace.

Before you apply stone therapy it is advisable to consult your doctor (especially those who have a serious illness) and to carry out the procedure itself only professional massage therapists in specially equipped classrooms. General contraindications to the procedure can be: serious spinal injury, pregnancy, thrombosis, complications caused by diabetes.

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