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Analysis of dosha (constitution) type and the selection
of appropriate massage oil; use of calamus root herbal powder to
regulate strokes during back walking, provide a degree of exfoliation,
stimulating blood and lymph circulation. |
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Deep, reassuring strokes with feet, hands, wrists, elbows and
forearms helping open the body,to release toxins, muscular tensions
and energy blocks. |
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Encouraging deep more effective breathing |
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Increasing the vital energy flow (prana) through massage of the
reflex points (marmas) and chakras 7 centres of activity of the
vital life force (prana) |
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Yogic stretches – a combination to open joints and re-educate
the body map (in the brain) |
LaStone Therapy has roots in Native American traditions
and beliefs. It goes beyond the physical experience of typical massage
and enters deeper dimensions of relaxation, health and well being by:-
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Delivering the principles of geothermotherapy –
alternating the application of heated and chilled stones –
to the body. Heated basalt and chilled marble stones are used throughout
the treatment and the hot and cold temperatures stimulate the body.
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Using stones for work on the body and also for placement under
and on the body during the treatment The stones and thermal variation
do all the heavy work. This vascular gymnastics of the circulatory
system assists the body in self-healing whilst producing alternately
sedative and energising responses to the body. |
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Using deep, penetrating massage techniques and highly effective
energy work |
