A little bit of history about hot/cold stone therapy: Native Americans, who referred to them as ‘grandfather’s stones’, have used hot stones as part of a hot stone massage treatment in their sweat lodge ceremonies since ancient times. In the ceremony, the use of the four elements of fire, water, air and earth in the heating preparation of the stones for the ritual is a key element of the process. Perfectly round hot stones would be used to rub on areas in which pain and discomfort were felt. Such ancient rituals can be used in our modern day practice, maintaining a respect and reverence for the stones and the people. The hot stones seem to connect the flow or paths of energy together in order to rebalance the physical body, emotional mind and spirit as one. As noted in ancient cultures, the feet are extremely energy sensitive and are also stimulated in hot stone massage. As in reflexology, the entire body can be seen “reflected” in the feet. Hot stone massage therapy works with small stones placed between the toes to de-stress and stimulate the nerve endings in the feet, followed by aromatic massage. Ice cold stones are used alongside the hot stones on the body to help "flush" the body of toxins and aid the repair of any tissue damage. "Fire and Ice" full body massage - £30 (normal price £45) until end September.
Posted on: Sat, 24 Aug 2013 08:06:57 +0000
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