Hot Stones: massages with hot stones

Hawaiians have used this type of stone therapy for physical and mental healing since ancient times. The islanders developed a very effective massage using the smooth volcanic stones as a tool.

The massage with heated stones loosens muscles and their tension, it stimulates the blood circulation and the heat turnover in a pleasant way and calms you down. In the hot stone massage, mainly gentle, tolerable stimuli are deliberately used. Therefore, cold stones are usually not used, as very strong opposites are avoided.

The book is an excellent introduction to hot stone massage and gives helpful tips for a successful practice.

Authors: Dagmar Fleck, Liane Jochum