lay out of hot stone..

[Ginny]

I do a traditional stone layout,starting supine laying stones along the spine,one under each trap,one in each hand,one on the belly(feels yummy!)I do some massage to the face with cool stones,massage to the chest,arms,forearms,wrists,and hands.I don't place stones under the knees because I was taught it was contraindicated. I place stones under each gastroc,and place stones between each toe,spritzing the feet with warm lavender oil,and wrapping the feet with a warm moist towel.The client rests for 5-6 minutes, enjoying the experience.I remove the hand stones,belly stone,and trap stones.The client flips over,and I do some Swedish massage on the back because it has been warmed and relaxed. I have a sacrum stone resting on the sacrum while I am working on the back....wonderful! :. I then work the sacrum and the QL,ending on posterior iliac region. I then work the hammies,warmed gastrocs.I then work the plantar fascia with stones. I complete the massage with some Reiki to the back and feet,ending with an affirmation to my Guides. This has been a winner for me for a while now,and my clients love it. I try to get a stone massage myself at least monthly .

Blessings and Divine Light-
Johnny

 

[Courtney]

The first set of basalt I purchased were all nice sizes and shapes, but they weren't polished enough to massage with, sooo I invested in a nicer set from desert stone people.

I use the older set as placement stones and the nicer set to massage with.
Also bought a nice assortment of marble from LaPolar. I've been extremely happy with all of these.

For people first experiencing stones, I use my marble just out of the fridge. I have a small one in my closet so it's handy. When I want them colder I have a plastic container that I put ice in, plastic on top, then lay the stones on top. This keeps them dry, and the ice isn't clunking around
making noise.

I do a lay out on the back, palms while I massage legs with stones, then massage back with more hot stones..marble if they want. Supine, I use belly/chakra placement, tuck under lower back, combination of hot/cold on face, toe stones, etc.

I haven't had a stone treatment in awhile : I think I'll make an appointment today!

wellnessgarden

 

[Princess Minx]

I know - reading all these posts about stone massages is making me want one!!
There isn't anyone in my town that does stone massages like mine - I'm spoiled and I'm very picky! So I have to drive to another town, think I will pick up the phone and schedule one today too!!

 

[cornucopia]

Okay, you guyses win. I did a stone supine stone layout as well as a tummy and heart stone. I had two hot stone massages this week and both clients liked the additional stones. I havent raised my hot stone price in almost 3 years, might be time to up the price with the addition of all the extra stones involved.

Tata!!

 

[Evenstar]

I just took a workshop last weekend and was taught the "layout" and the chakra stones were mentioned but not incoprporated in the practice sessions. I think that the layout is fairly important as you are going to increase the body's core temperature with all the "placed" stones. And yes the stones used in the massaging action do feel quite bissful!

Can't wait for the stones to arrive.