Stone therapy - massage with smooth bas alt stones. Knowledge about the benefits of this method of healing the human body originated 2000 years ago in India. Today, this pleasant procedure attracts more and more people with the opportunity of rest, relaxation and recovery.
Healing stones: from the origins of antiquity to the present day
In ancient times, the inhabitants of India, Central America and Tibet were sure that the energy of the birth of the Earth was concentrated inside the stones. Stones of volcanic origin were used for treatment, since they contain the power of the elements of nature: water, earth, air and fire. The methods of using stones to treat a person from many diseases were known to shamans who possessed secret knowledge.
In the practice of oriental medicine, it is believed that by massaging with stones, one can achieve the opening of the chakras to fill the body with energy. Stone-polar therapy is also based on a similar principle.
In today's world, stone therapy became widespread in 1993 thanks to Mary Nelson, a massage therapist, who began using heated stones to relieve muscle pain. To date, stone therapy is available inmany SPA and massage parlors, it is carried out with stones of different temperatures.
What is special about stone therapy?
Smooth flattened stones are used for massage. Their number: for hot therapy - 40-50 black stones (their temperature is about 50 degrees), and for cold - 18-20 white (cooled from 0 to +10 degrees and one at room temperature). Stones for stone therapy should have a porous structure, be flat, smooth for a comfortable glide over the body and retain heat for a long time. The slightly porous surface promotes deep skin cleansing and detoxification. For a general massage, a perfectly smooth surface is used.
The following types of stones can be used:
- rhinestone;
- bas alt;
- jadeite;
- marble;
- rose quartz.
Can be purchased as a set of stones for stone therapy. Moscow offers to buy them in specialized stores "Green Elf", Axiom Cosmetologi, "Mega Spa".
What is the benefit of massage
Stone therapy is a general strengthening procedure, when using it, the following results are felt:
- metabolism becomes stable;
- lymph flow and blood circulation are stimulated;
- beneficial effect on the nervous system, relieving stress and nervous tension;
- thanks to the use of oils, the skin becomes supple and soft;
- relieve muscle pain, fatigue in the spine, heaviness in the legs.
To use such a massage method as stone therapy, bas alt stones of different temperatures alternate with each other. Hot warm the body, relaxing muscles and relieving spasms. The use of cold stones during the procedure does not cause negative emotions, because the body, with the help of the massage therapist, is prepared for exposure to low temperatures. Stone therapy invigorates, tones muscles.
Indications for stone therapy
- Insomnia, depression.
- Muscle pain.
- Overweight, metabolic disorder.
- Chronic fatigue.
- Diseases of the pancreas, cholelithiasis, problems with the digestive system.
- Bladder disease.
Also successfully stone massage can be used for stress, for the prevention of colds (regular stone therapy improves immunity).
Contraindications
Despite the many positive aspects inherent in the use of massage, there are a number of contraindications to its use:
- skin diseases;
- pregnancy;
- presence of bruises, fractures, wounds;
- hypertension.
The principle of impact on the body
Stone therapy is based on thermotherapy and reflexology combined with the principles of physiotherapy. When using stones, blood flow increases, the work of cells is activated, and through the pores of the skinwastes and toxins. During a massage session lasting from 45 minutes to an hour and a half, all tissues are enriched with oxygen. A lasting effect of the procedures is achieved after several sessions, their number depends on the individual characteristics of the body.
Steps of therapy
- Pre-preparation of the body. Relaxing oil rubs. The environment should contribute to maximum peace.
- Laying stones of different sizes (hot or cold, depending on the type of therapy) on different parts of the body in accordance with certain points.
- Massage with stones. Starts with the feet and ends with a facial massage.
After the stone therapy, rest and rest is necessary for some time to feel the general harmony. Ideal to drink a cup of fragrant herbal tea.
Types of stone massage
- Stone massage classic. Stones of different temperatures alternate or only warm ones are used. Effect: muscle relaxation, improvement of local blood circulation, acceleration of metabolism, emotional relaxation.
- Massage for the whole body modeling consists of several restorative procedures, including stone therapy. Simultaneously with it, acupressure shiatsu is used. Has an anti-stress effect.
- Chocolate cream corrective massage. To saturate the skin with minerals at the beginning of the procedure, it is necessary to take a mineral bath with the effecthydromassage. This is followed by a stone massage using hot and cold stones. This effect contributes to weight loss and the formation of a slender silhouette. Then the skin is treated with a scrub containing s alts and minerals from the Dead Sea, which improves blood microcirculation and has an anti-inflammatory and cleansing effect. After that, a whole body wrap is applied using bas alt crystals and extracts of medicinal plants. This treatment smoothes the skin and promotes the elimination of toxins.
- Rejuvenating body massage with crystals. An original technique is used using semi-precious stones (rose quartz, aventurine, rock crystal) of a special shape. Effect: relaxation, body volume reduction.
- Rejuvenating face massage with crystals. Facial skin lifting is provided by sliding specially selected smooth stones along special lines and points.
Moscow SPA-salons
Consider the list of beauty salons where professional stone therapy is provided (Moscow):
- La Grand Spa is located at 10 Bolshoy Tishinsky Lane, building 1.
- Spa-salon "Macau" on the street. Marshal Rybalko, 3, not far from the Oktyabrskoye Pole metro station. Opening hours: from 10 to 22.
- Evita studio of beauty salon is located on the street. Petrozavodskoy, 22, apt. 1. Open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Gallery No. 1 beauty salon on Smolenskaya embankment, 5/13. (Smolenskaya metro station).
- La Titus beauty salon at the address: Sevastopolsky pr-t, 2. Nagatinskaya metro station,"Tula". Open from 10 am to 10 pm
- RAI beauty studio can be found at: Sokolnichesky Val, 15. Metro stations: Krasnoselskaya, Sokolniki. Opening hours: from 10 to 21.
Average prices in salons (60-minute stone therapy): from 2700 to 3500 rubles. It is possible to massage individual areas, such as the face (price is about 800 rubles), feet (about 500 rubles). The cost of an anti-cellulite stone massage is on average 5,000 rubles.
Combination of stone therapy with other procedures
Stowe therapy methods can be used for both preventive and therapeutic purposes. The combination with such types of reflexology as hirudotherapy, massage, acupuncture, vacuum massage is quite effective. The aesthetic effect can be enhanced with various wraps: chocolate, blue clay, seaweed or honey.
The indisputable advantage of stone therapy is that only natural materials are used in its application: stones, essential oils, aromas. This procedure is as comfortable and painless as possible, brings the body a feeling of relaxation and provides a surge of strength.
