You should have anywhere between 20-30 stones, though some professional massages may have upwards of 45-60. There should be at least two large ovals around 8” long to 6” wide, seven stones you can fit in the palm of your hand, and 8 small stones between the size of an egg or a quarter.
To really create a relaxing environment, try lighting some aromatherapy candles. Soothing scents like lavender, lemongrass, eucalyptus, and vanilla will help immerse your participant in the massage experience. You can also try playing some quiet classical music, or rain sounds to add to the mood.
To heat the stones, use a Crock-Pot that can hold at least 6 quarts of water or a large tabletop skillet that has sides close to 3 inches (7. 6 cm). Note that Crock-Pots and similar kitchen equipment heat on a cycled basis, which means that the temperature can vary and must be monitored closely. It is better i f you can find something with an actual temperature setting, instead of low-medium-high Use a meat thermometer to monitor the temperature in your Crock-pot. (Never use a glass thermometer as breakage can occur. ) You should also keep the Crock-pot setting to warm or low, as you don’t want the water to boil. [1] X Research source You should also rub some massage oil on each stone before it’s used.
Keep in mind it can take 3-4 minutes for the heat of the stones to penetrate to the skin.
You should also make sure that you are changing your stones so they stay warm.
After you’ve placed these, uncover the area you intend to massage and rub some oil into the the skin. take two palm-sized, oiled stones and use them to massage the participant. As before, re-cover the area massaged, replace any stones and move on to the next area.
