How to Create a Therapeutic Hot Stone Massage
Therapeutic massage stones are now very popular in all of the health spas, but you don’t have to pay the high prices that they charge when you can create your own hot stone massage. Imagine the luxury of having a therapeutic hot stone massage in your own home. Invite your friends and let them experience the wonderful sensation that these hot stones create.
These are the things which you will need for your hot stone massage:
• 2 large flat oval stones
• 7 pairs of medium sized rocks which are easy to grip
• 8 tiny stones the size of chicken eggs
If you have a river near you it will be easy to collect these stones or you can buy them at a reasonable cost at a large garden center.
Use a Six Quart Crock-pot
There are many options for heating the stones, but a six quart crock-pot is the best option if you want to create a really good hot stone massage.
Hot Stone Massage Accessories
As well as the stones and the crock-pot, you will also need some useful accessories, which are absolutely necessary for creating an outstanding hot stone massage.
- a food thermometer
- tongs
- a strainer
- two tea towels
Creating Your Hot Stone Massage
Position the six quart crock-pot with all the stones stacked inside near to where you will be doing your massage. Then pour sufficient water in the crock-pot to cover all the stones completely.
Get Ready For Your ‘Therapeutic Massage’
Take a nice warm relaxing shower and prepare the area where you will be having your therapeutic hot stone massage.
Connect the crock-pot and then heat the massage stones to 120°-150° F. Use the food thermometer to check the temperature.
Use the tongs to remove the stones from the crock-pot, the strainer to remove any excess water from the stones and the tea towels to firmly hold the hot stones.
Only remove from the crock-pot the stones which you will be using on your body for each part of the therapeutic hot stone massage.
Now It’s Time for Your Hot Stone Massage
The largest stones are to be used on your back, providing the heat and pressure which is needed for a good back massage.
The medium sized rocks are for using to massage your chest, abdomen, buttocks, thighs, legs, shoulders and neck.
And the small chicken egg sized stones are for gently massaging under your arms, wrists, knees and ankles.
Save a Fortune by Doing It Yourself
Today, many people are creating their own hot stone massage kit. You can save a huge amount of money, by gathering all the items for the kit yourself.
Give yourself and your friends therapeutic hot stone massages without the need to take out a second mortgage.
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CHIPMUNK | Apr 11, 2011 | Reply
great tips most helpful