Online Instructions for a Stone Massage
You can perform hot-stone massage for relaxation and reflexotherapy and to improve blood circulation and relieve muscle tension. Hot-stone massage can also help those with arthritis and osteochondrosis. You can perform hot-stone massage at home -- the process is easy to learn and perform.
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Instructions
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Gather six smooth oval stones.
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Fill a medium-sized microwaveable bowl with water.
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Heat the water so that it's hot but not boiling, then place the stones in the warm water.
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Have the massage recipient lie face down on a massage table or bed. Apply massage or body oil to their skin.
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Leave the stones in the water until they're warm.
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Place the person's arms at their sides with their palms facing upward. Place a stone in each palm and on the bottom of each foot.
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Position one stone on the lower back on each side of the spine.
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Rub the stones on the back in a circular motion and slowly make your way up, keeping the stones on each side of the spine.
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Massage the neck and shoulders with the stones, adding oil as needed. The stones should slide easily on the skin.
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Move to the hands and feet. Massage with the stones you placed earlier in the palms of the hands and on the feet.
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References
- Photo Credit special volcanic stone massage session at a spa center image by Viacheslav Anyakin from Fotolia.com
