Ayurvedic Hot Stone Massage

This therapy is traditionally known as Shila Abhyanga, (hot stone massage) - the Ayurvedic technique that uses herbal oils and basalt stones heated in water to give a slow and deep massage.

What is Ayurvedic hot stone massage ?

Traditionally given to stimulate the circulatory system, soften and relax the muscles, release toxins, unblock the lymph, and induce a state of deep relaxation.

The massage with oil helps dissolve stress and opens the marma (physical and energetic) points. Then hot basalt stones are massaged over the body. The therapist may use warm stones placed on the body as well. Once the body is warm and oiled a deeper tissue massage can be used to open up the circulation and release muscle knots.

Ayurvedic Hot Stone Massage has several amazing benefits:

1. Helps to relieve pain, increase circulation and melt stress.

2. Deep-tissue release and relaxation in the body-mind

3. Restorative and mood up-lifting.

4. Releases toxins and stagnancy from the physical body

5. Supports a tranquil, quiet state- while enhancing the sedating and healing effect on the nervous system and the rejuvenating and cleansing effect on the lymphatic system..

6. Enhances the smoothness & hydration of the skin

At EarthSpa, your Ayurvedic Massage Therapist will choose a custom oil to use for your session.