Native Americans and Incas also used stones in ceremonies and in treatments. Traditionally, basalt stones from riverbeds or seashores were used as they were believed to be connected to the earth and have their own energies. The stones were respected and we must respect the stones in order to maintain their healing abilities when performing a stone therapy treatment. These cultures also preferred to use basalt due to it's ability to retain warmth which would help to relax the muscles in order to help balance the body and the …show more content…
LaStone Therapy begins with deep breathing. The client will then sit up and the therapist places two rows of warm stones on the massage table in alignment with both sides of the client's spine. The therapist covers them with a soft towel to protect from the heat. The therapist will then places crystals on the seven main chakras of the individuals body. This crystal work opens and rebalances the client's chakra's. Warm stones can then placed between the toes and medium-sized flat stones are placed in the palm of their