Hot River Rock Therapy - 12/4/08 through 12/7/08
Hot River Rock Therapy What is it? Hot River Rock Therapy uses heated and frozen smooth basalt and marble stones. They stimulate and relax the body’ circulatory system. By producing alternatively sedative and re-energizing responses to the body, this therapy assists the body in self-healing. Hot River Rock Therapy goes beyond the physical experience of a typical massage, and enters the deeper dimensions of relaxation, health and well-being, creating a positive approach to “Body-Mind-Spirit” philosophy. Hot River Rock Therapy, also known as “LaStone” or Hot Rock massage, is an ancient idea. Each stone has a specific role in the massage session. Some are used for more trigger point therapy and others focus on balancing your energy. Because of the natural geological nature of basalt and the crystals in the stones, they aid in healing. How is it applied? The room is darkened and a hint of sage and Ancient Indian motif clouds the room and begins to transport you back to the time of healing. Clothing is completely removed and a large bath towel and sheet provide the draping for the session. The body is covered except for the area that is being massaged. 40-80 stones are heated to 120 degrees. As they cool, they are tucked around the body. You feel like you are being held by Mother Earth. Some of the stones are placed on the abdomen to open the chakras. Stones are also used at the feet and in the hands for an even deeper connection. A pattern of warmed and cooled stones can also be used to bring an effect of being both grounded and floating away. The warmth and weight of the stones, the gentle compression and gliding of the massage, and the energy from the stones themselves have a deep relaxing, very therapeutic effect. What’s it like to be ‘stoned’? Trails of warmth flow deeply within your body, upward from your feet, through the legs, and swirling all over your back…lingering just long enough to melt the tension from each muscle. As the therapist glides the stones over your lightly oiled body, they give up their heat, working out the knots everywhere they pass. The relaxation level is so deep that you enter a dream-like place. You are here and not here as you travel a path of peace and calm, allowing your body to release and let go of the burdens of daily modern life. You finish this incredible massage balanced, feeling light, centered and whole. Topics covered in this class: • Creating a sacred space for healing • Working with heated stones • Working with frozen stones • Semi-precious & crystal healing • How to use equipment • Drumming • Ceremonies • Purchasing equipment
	$650.00