HOT STONE MASSAGE SET: 27 Basalt Stones

This hot stone set is suitable for portable therapists or for those working in salons who wish to provide a basic hot stone massage.

This set includes:

• 1 Extra Large Stone ---- 9.6 x 6.5 x 2.7 cm 

• 6 Large Stones ---- 7.7 x 5.7 x 2.1 cm 

• 8 Medium Stones (hands and arms) ---- 6.5 x 4.5 x 1.75 cm

• 10 Small Stones (forehead, neck and face) ---- 3.75 x 3 x 1.75 cm

• 2 Trigger Point/Deep Tissue Stones ---- 8 x 3 x 1.75 cm
• 1 Red Velvet Drawstring Bag

These stones are natural basalt without the addition of chemical waxes or coatings. They will turn black once they are oiled. Basalt that is suitable for hot stone massage is normally grey. Although natural black basalt does exist, it is extremely rare for it to be suitable for hot stone massage as it is generally much too grainy. Because people see black basalt massage stones (which is how they look, and remain, after they have been oiled for the first time) an expectation has developed that this is how they should be when you buy them. This has led some manufacturers to use chemical waxes or coatings to give grey basalt a black appearance. This has the additional downside of making the stones lose the natural "grippiness" they have with the connective tissue and this slipperiness makes them less effective when used to massage the body.

Contraindications for hot stone massage: When massage is contraindicated; Anyone in a weakened state; Autoimmune dysfunctions/immuno-suppressed; conditions where brain/nervous system are challenged; Anyone on prescription medications that may have side effects due to the heat; Anyone who is elderly or has thin skin; Anyone who is a young child; heart disease; Pregnancy; Recent surgery; Nerve damage/neuropathy; For anyone who seems energetically blocked use a moderate temperature.