Basalt Stone Massage and Relaxation

Basalt stones are believed to be therapeutic and have marvelous healing energy. It is commonly used for massage therapy for relaxation and healing benefits. Specifically, it is used for hot stones massage because it has magnetic iron which holds heat. Basalt stones are present during volcanic eruptions and most are found mainly in the coastal area. Moreover, it contains a certain proportion of oxygen and silica as combined element. It also contains iron and magnesium which are essential to healing and medication. Furthermore,basalt stones come in various sizes and colors. Yet, when used in therapeutic massage it must be in special shapes,qualities and smoothness. Shapes are considered because each has designated position in the body parts during the massage therapy.  Perfect and well selected basalt stones for hot massage can be purchased in a kit. It contains a complete set of massage stones which was chosen selectively and well-defined for each massage technique. Bigger size basalt stones hold the longest heat and often positioned on larger parts of the body like back and legs.

What are the healing benefits of basalt stone massage?Basalt stone massages are very popular and recommended in a day spas and therapeutic healing centers. The demand for hot stone massages is increasing because of its amazing effect in the body. During the massage, therapist heat the basalt stones in boiling water from 120 to 150 heat. Here are the few benefits of basalt stone massage:

Revive and Relieve Body Muscles
It  does  revive and relieve the body muscles and tissues and is perfect for relaxation of body and mind. When you are stressed and tensed because of your daily cares in life, the heat from the basalt stones will help your muscles relax. When your muscles are relaxed, therapist can penetrate deeper to help you release your tension. The pressure applied by the therapist can rejuvenate tight muscles. Besides, the heat from the basalt stones has a calming effect on body muscles.

Improved Blood and Lymph Circulation
Basalt stones are the natural carrier of magnetic iron and are able to hold heat for a certain period of time. For these reasons,  when it is placed in the certain parts of the body, it is believed to improve blood and lymph circulation. The heat and the pressure from massage, promote healthy circulation of blood and lymph. The flourishing circulation can release you from fatigue and stress.

Relive Pain
The hot basalt stones associated with the pressure of massage will relieve your pain from arthritis, stiff joints, and others. The penetrating heat can provide a greater relief and calming effect on the body. When suffering from body pain, hot stone massage from basalt stones will re-energize your body.

Mental and Spiritual Benefits
Relaxation of the mind achieved from the intense nature of massage with the help of penetrating heat from the basalt stone. When the mind is relaxed, mental stress and tension have no room in your thinking. No thoughts of deadline, cares of life and anxiety. The heated stones that are positioned in the pressure points of the body together with the pressure of the massage are capable to put your mind at ease. When mind is calm and relaxed, you can achieved what they called the deep meditative state.  It means you are in position to meditate which is essential to your spiritual wellness. With the help of penetrating heat of basalt stone, it is believed the positive energy flow will give you desired peace during meditation.

Art of touch can guide you to achieve the benefits of basalt stone massage that is essential to relaxation. Call us for appointment!