Description
Benefits and effects:
- Increases circulation, facilitating maximum blood for optimum body functioning.
- Vaso-dilation of blood vessels causing and increase in blood flow around the body; providing the important fuel to keep the body functioning at total efficiency.
- Increases cell metabolism; thereby increasing the rate at which the body processes nutrients and toxins.
- Increase lymphatic function, thereby increasing detoxification, cleansing and elimination.
- Deep relaxation of muscles, helping to alleviate stress and tension.
- Creates a feeling of balance and harmony.
- Gives a deeper and long-lasting sense of relaxation.
Preparation for Hot Stone Therapy:
- Follow Manufacturer’s instructions on heating the stones prior to a treatment (most heaters take 30—45 minutes to reach desired temperature)
- The stones should be within the temperature range of 120-140 degrees Fahrenheit (47-~50 degrees centigrade)
Cleansing of the Stones:
- After each client, rinse all the stones thoroughly under cold running water. Then wash with warm soapy water. Spray the stones with an antibacterial spray.
- At the end the day soak stones in water and sea salt for 20 minutes.
- Dry the stones and re-oil with them with natural oil such as almond oil.
- Cleanse and store stones separately in a small box or container
- Helpful Hints When Using the Stones