MASSAGE TREATMENTS
Hot Stone
Massage
Smooth heated basalt stones placed on the body and used in the massage, melting tension in the muscles with steady, penetrating warmth.
01WHAT IT IS
Smooth volcanic stones are heated in water and placed along the spine and on key points, while other stones are used in the therapist's hands to massage with warmth. The heat relaxes muscles far faster than pressure alone, so the work can go deeper with less force.
It suits guests who feel cold, hold tension in the back and shoulders, or find deep-tissue pressure too intense.
02HOW IT IS DONE AT AROGYA
- 01
Stones are heated and their temperature checked.
- 02
Oil is applied and warm stones are placed on the back and along the body.
- 03
The therapist massages with heated stones in long strokes.
- 04
Stones are replaced as they cool; the session ends with light strokes.
03BENEFITS
- Deep muscular relaxation with steady warmth
- Eases tension and stiffness
- Improves circulation
- Calming for the nervous system
Often suited to
- Guests who feel cold or stiff
- Back and shoulder tension
- Stress and poor sleep
- Those who prefer warmth to deep pressure
Please tell us first
- Not for guests with reduced sensation, diabetes-related neuropathy or skin conditions
- Avoided in pregnancy, fever and inflammation
- Please mention heart or blood pressure conditions
04WHAT TO EXPECT
Warm, heavy and deeply calming. Many guests fall asleep. Drink water afterwards and rest.
This page is educational and describes the therapy as traditionally practised. It is not medical advice and does not replace consultation with a qualified practitioner. Suitability, preparation and duration are confirmed individually at Arogya Retreatt. Content reviewed September 2026.
05QUESTIONS
Common questions about Hot Stone Massage.
Are the stones very hot?
They are heated to a temperature that feels pleasantly hot through a layer of oil and are never left in one place long enough to burn. Tell the therapist if any stone feels too warm.