Ayurveda places great importance on body massages of various kinds. Among all types of Ayurvedic massage, Abhyanga massage is the most popular one that uses herbal oils to rejuvenate the body. One step ahead of “Abhyanga Massage” is “Shila Abhyanga Massage” or Ayurvedic hot stone massage. In it, hot water-treated stones, mostly basalt stones of different sizes, are placed at key points on the body (along both sides of the spine). Provides an effective tissue and muscle massage at a comfortable pressure level for the person receiving it. The main benefit of hot stone massage therapy is to promote healing and longevity by releasing tension and connecting the flow of prana (vital energy) throughout the body. Other benefits of this massage therapy include the following.

• It stimulates the circulatory system.
• Helps release toxins from the body.
• Induces deep relaxation and calms the psyche.
• This massage therapy also relieves pain and muscle spasms.

Benefits of stone massage for diseases

There are certain specific diseases that are treated through Ayurvedic stone massage therapy. These diseases include:

• Muscle aches and pains
• Back pain
• multiple sclerosis (MS)
• arthritis
• fibromylagia
• stress, anxiety
• blood circulatory problems
• insomnia
• Depression

This massage therefore has many healing properties. In fact, the use of hot stones allows the masseur to give a deep and penetrating massage without exerting excessive tension on the body itself. The stones warm the skin, open the pores and prepare the patient’s skin to better absorb the herbal massage oils. Therefore, it increases the benefits of any given oil that is provided to the body.