Hot Stone therapy is an application which is made with lava Stones formed by the means of the volcanic eruptions on the earth before Christ. The rocks which are formed with high temperature and sediment and which cover the 3/4 of the earth surface are perfect for Stone therapy thanks to their heating- cooling features well known in their original regions. These Stones create various kind of forms, colors and compositions with their metal ores.  Stone Therapy is known as the purifier and increasing compliance of the meditation energy. This provides mental, spiritual and physical peace to the people, which is calmer meditation step.

HOW WAS IT DEVELOPED?

It is a therapy which was discovered by Yin Huan Yong who is back Far East 3500 years ago. Yong started to his first experiences on the chakras of the body by heating these Stones with sun energy, which have got miraculous minerals. At that time, as there was not medical interventions, he set off by claiming that lava Stones are helpful on various diseases and he obtained positive results. In1985, after the value of these Stones were understood in U.S.A and Europe, the schools were opened. Getting benefit from these elements coming from the nature interests all of the world now.
 
WHAT ARE THE FEATURES OF THE STONES?

Lava Stones has got the features of keeping the heat on their surfaces for a long time. Lava Stones can be applied on the hot and cold chakras. As it has got natural elements and as its central source is volcanos, it has got all of the minerals being under the soil. For instance, as it has got valuable minerals such as zinc, iron, magnesium, potassium, calcium, when it is replaced on the body if it is hot, it is valuable and effective so as to provide the emotional, mental and spiritual balance on any chakra, blocked edema, circulation.

HOW IS THE HOT STONE THERAPY APPLIED?

The Stones are replaced on specific chakras of the body before the hot Stone therapy is started to apply by the therapist. The heating level of the Stones is 120 fahrenheit. The heat of the Stones influences towards the depth of the muscles thanks to thermal effect. Afterward, the Stones are penetrated to the skin from a distance of 1,5 cm nearly by oiling the Stones with aromatic essential oils. The heat absorbed from the Stones helps the acceleration of blood streaming, the feeding up the tissues and cells with more oxygen, stimulating the lymph drainage movement in more healthy way.
 
THE FEATURES OF HOT STONE THERAPY

In hot Stone therapy, 5 elements( weather, water, fire, soil, metal) of Mother Earth are benefited from. When we compare the elements in our body to the elements of lava Stones, we see that they have got almost the same elements which are at equal value. By the means of the energy charge and discharge between the body and the lava Stones, mental and physical defects such as tension, injuries, digestion problems, belt ache, stress, headache, muscle-bones- joints discomforts, intestine problems, undesired emotional memories in the subconscious mind are removed.

ITS EFFECTS ON THE BODY

Hot Stone therapy is effective on chronical distresses. At the same time, as we mentioned before, it also gives energy as emotionally, physically and mentally. The people who have this therapy feel themselves as purified from top to bottom. For the people who want to return to his nature, this therapy is a marvellous and balanced way to proceed.
 
In the long term applications, the penetration to the skin is applied by the means of the muscle tissue and joints. Penetration of the energy to the upper layer of the muscles can be possible in the rates of 1,5 cm. As this application accelerates the blood streaming, when the body exposes the next heating process, that the possibility of being hyperemic of tissues around should be taken into consideration as well. Acceleration of the blood streaming is sourced from the vasodilator. If  we simulate the vein occlusion to the door, the doors make the blood pressure increase partially and make the blocked parts become blood stained. In the situation of inner heat is 34 fahrenheit, the speed of the metabolism increases %10-15. This increases red and white blood cells. It is helpful to alert on throwing the toxins off the body, as for in the situation of being incapable of doing this, it is helpful for first aid. It puts in motion of the unused part of blood and lymph by carrying oxygen to cell metabolism. By the means of this application, It is possible to supply the heart beating rate and to supply the increasing of the respiration by opening the doors. This situation indicates how wide range the hot Stone application can be made.
 
The ones who apply hot and cold Stone therapy once a month can sustain more healthy and balanced life. It is especially helpful for the people such as doctors, bankers, stockjobbers, journalists, models, artists and businessmen who work in the jobs with high tempo. Thanks to this therapy, it is possible of us to sustain more healthy and peaceful life by getting rid of the problems in our subconscious mind.

To Whom Should The Hot Stone Therapy Not Be Applied?

In some circumstances, Hot Stone Therapy application is sometimes harmful.

• In surgical interventions and in the moments of loss of sensation,
• In nerve damage, neuropathy or diabetics,
• On the skins which is allergetic to heat,
• In pregnants,
• In overweighted people, because of the damage that might happen on heart,
•  Varicose veins and chronic exhaustion,
• The heat should be less in old and thin skinned people,
•  On the children between 0-15 ages.

Source: Kozmik Yaşam Dergisi
AYLA ÖRSAN
Medical Masseur