Hotstone massage therapy dates back over 3000 years ago. Indian yogis, Chinese dynasties, Roman Gymnasiums and Turkish Baths used hot stones to balance the body's energy and for healing.

Today the therapy is very popular in spas and massage-clinics all over the world and is used for its relaxing and healing properties.

A hotstone massage therapist uses water heated river stones to apply pressure and to heat the body.

Various massage strokes are also implemented using stones that are coated in aromatherapy oils. The stones are normally extremely polished and smooth to glide effortlessly over the skin.

As the stones are placed on the body, it retains heat, which deeply penetrates into the muscles, releasing tension and also helping the body detoxify itself.

A hotstone massage session usually lasts an hour with the benefits of relaxation and rejuvenation lingering long after the session is done.