Hot stone massage, explained
Warm basalt stones melt tension quickly. Here is what happens in a session and who benefits most.
Hot stone massage uses smooth, heated basalt stones placed on key points of the body and held in the therapist's hands to deepen the massage without extra pressure.
Who it suits
It is wonderful for tight shoulders, poor sleep and cold winter days.
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