Massage with hot stones that have been in
57-degree hot water.
The round, flat stones are used as a tool to increase the depth and effect of the massage. It increases blood circulation and provides good pain relief for nerve and muscle pain.
History People all over the world are still debating who actually came up with putting hot stones on their bodies.
As far back as the 6th century, one can find records from both China and Japan on how hot stones were used to open the medians (energy pathways) in the body. The stones were also attached, and on the various chakras points on the body.
The chakra points are the body's energy centers. Originally, the North American Indians massaged with stones heated in the sun and cooled in the creek water for generations.
There are a variety of ceremonies where each massage stroke is a prayer in itself.
Many medicine people/shamans/witches among indigenous peoples around the world have had methods of using stones in their work.
From Japanese monks who used them in the belt to protect against hunger during fasting, women who had abdominal pain, and right up to the 18th century in Europe, it was a well-known practice among so-called witches.
Stone massage is an original traditional form of treatment, which nowadays takes many different forms.
This massage generally brings balance back in body, mind, and spirit. Stone massage can target the treatment of physical symptoms and injuries in the same way as traditional physiological massage, or it can be a sensual and deeply relaxing wellness experience.
Other records show that both Egypt and the ancient Roman Empire used both hot and cold stones.
