Thursday, September 17, 2015

Benefits of Hot Stone Massage Therapy

There is a point in our lives where we are on the border line to freaking out and pulling all of our hair out from all the stress that life has thrown at us to see what we can handle. It's okay to feel that way every so often because that is life, but it can take a toll on us and our health. Hot Stone Therapy is one of the best ways to take a break from our busy lifestyle. During a hot stone massage, heated, smooth stones are place on key points on the body. This type of massage therapy is dated back to ancient times used as a healing method. 
Benefits:

  • The warmth of the stones releases tension of the muscles, creating comfort and relaxation
  • Suited for those who prefer a lighter massage
  • Ease back pains and muscle aches
    • Enables muscles to loosen up for deep tissue manipulations for relaxation
    • Manipulation of the muscles are beneficial for the body to reduce muscle spasms and provide comfort to the aches and pain of the muscles
  • Helps with stress, anxiety, and tension
    • Offers some relaxing time for the mind by releasing muscle tension
  • Helps with poor circulation and produces flow of energy
    • The key points on the body are placed with hot stones to unclog and unblock the energy centers so that the body circulation will flow more smoothly
  • Opens up and clears the mind
  • Helps with insomnia problems
    • Allows you to finally get that better sleep you have been looking for. The Hot Stones will help ease the mind to go into a deeper sleep for the body to recuperate from daily fatigues
  • Doctors recommend for those who have Arthritis, Hypertension, and Musculoskeletal Problems 
  • Releases toxins from the body
    • When the muscles are massaged, it helps release the toxins from the body that were clogged. Drinking a fresh glass of water after the session is recommended to push out all of those unhealthy toxins!
  • Has the same health benefits of a HUG :)
    • Activates pressure receptors, called Pacinian corpuscle, to lower the body's blood pressure
    • Reduces the amount of stress hormone cortisol produced in our bodies, which can release muscle tensions and send messages to calm the brain

Lots of Love,

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