Hot Stone Massage Directions

Hot stone massages not only feel good resting on your back and legs, but they also relax tight muscles.

Hot stone massages help people to relax and feel better. Once you heat the Basalt massage stones, typically in hot water, you then position them down the back, legs, calves and even the bottom of a person's feet. You can purchase your own hot massage stones from area holistic stores or even online. Using a few simple tools that most people have in their home, you can learn to give a hot stone massage that's sure to please.

Things You'll Need

• Several, large massage stone
• Disinfecting spray
• Cotton cloth
• Crock pot
• Water

Instructions

1. Collect your large massage stones. You can purchase massage stones through the Internet, at holistic stores or massage shops.

2. Spray a light layer of disinfecting spray on each rock. Dry each rock thoroughly with a cotton cloth.

3. Fill a crock pot with warm water. Plug the crock pot in and set the temperature to "Low." Heat the water to about 125 degrees. Place the rocks into the water and allow them to soak to warm up. The rocks should be hot enough to cause a warm sensation on the skin, but not too hot so that you cannot handle them.

4. Remove excess or dripping water from the stones with a cotton cloth.

5. Place the stones onto the back, legs, calves and the bottom of the feet. Leave the stones on the skin for the desired amount of time.

6. Remove the stones when finished and disinfect them.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not place the stones on the face or the scalp as these areas are more sensitive to burns.

References

• Self Growth: Hot Stone Massage Techniques
• Stone Waters: Stones in Therapy