Introduction: the benefits of massage with semi-precious stones
Stones havecountless virtues and there are many ways to benefit from them: massage with semi-precious stones is one of them. To do this, you can use a variety of tools, which I'll describe in more detail below.
As lithotherapy is a vast field, I invite you to refer to our our mineral description if you'd like to know more about their many properties.
Different types of tools (sticks, rollers, gua sha, rollers)
To enjoy the benefits of these natural wonders, you can use various types of tools during a massage.
Massage sticks
To start with, I'm going to tell you about the classic massage sticks, sometimes also called "massage crystals". They've been used since the dawn of time by practitioners the world over for curative purposes.
Various types of massage can be performed using them, such as effleurages (circular, concentric, etc.) or free massages dictated by your intuition.
The shape of the sticks is specifically designed for massages. Their tips are either rounded or pointed for a more targeted treatment. They can be used by a therapist or by yourself.
Don't forget to purify your stick regularly.
Find out more about massage sticks on our dedicated page.
Massage rollers
Massage rollers, also known as Jade rollers, are used on the face and neck on a daily basis and are very easy to handle.
One of the special features of the massage roller is that it has two ends of different sizes, enabling it to reach all areas of your face and neck, even the most delicate.
Thanks to this ancestral Chinese beauty tool, your complexion is clear and radiant.
If you'd like to find out more, read our page on massage rollers.
The gua sha
The gua sha is also of Chinese origin and literally means " to scrape away disease". It is a massage/scraping tool that can take on many different forms (mushroom, wings, heart, etc.).
Its use is more complex than that of a massage roller and needs to be less frequent (2-3 times a week and not daily). It should be noted that these two techniques can be perfectly complementary.
To find out more, click on the following link.
Massage pebbles
Pebbles can be used by a practitioner or by yourself. Their shape is ideal for massage.
Varieties of massage stones and their special features
In lithotherapy, minerals have different properties on different levels: physical, psychological and spiritual. That's why it's important to choose your stone carefully, depending on the goal you wish to achieve through massage.
Below you'll find a selection of stones according to their benefits (protection, anchoring, etc.). This list is by no means exhaustive, as the mineral world is vast and rich.
Go to the section "Stones from A to Z section of our website to learn more about the many and amazing virtues of stones.
Some semi-precious stones are particularly beneficial for certain disorders or ailments, or possess specific characteristics.
The skin
- Dendritic agate
- Aventurine (acne, eczema, psoriasis, itching, wrinkles, etc.)
- Rock crystal (purifying properties)
- Jade (eczema, psoriasis, herpes, shingles, redness, inflammation)
- Mookaïte (healing, wrinkles, warts, etc.)
- Obsidian (healing and tissue regeneration)
- Hematoid quartz (healing)
- Rose quartz (skin problems, wrinkles, decongesting properties, etc.)
Anchoring
- Brown-red-beige agate
- Anthophyllite (this stone also works on the earth-sky link)
- Red aventurine
- Breccia jasper
- Red jasper
- Mookaite
- Shungite
- Black tourmaline
Energy blockages
- Agate (contributes to the "circulation of emotions")
- Aventurine
- Tiger's eye
- Stromatolite
joie de vivre and dynamism
- Aventurine orange
- Yellow calcite
- Carnelian
- Jasper breccia
- Red jasper
- Tiger's eye (thanks to the hematite this stone contains)
Blood circulation
- Red agate
- Orange aventurine
- Red aventurine
- Carnelian
- Jasper breccia
- Red jasper
- Obsidian snowflakes
- Hematoid quartz
- Pink quartz
Heart and mind
- Agate clear, white, green
- Aventurine
- Blue calcite
- Eldarite Kambaba
- Fluorite
- Jade
- Rose quartz (unconditional love, romanticism, sensitivity, emotional security, etc.)
Negative energies
- Labradorite
- Lapis lazuli
- Obsidian
- Tiger's eye
- Selenite orange
- Shungite
- Silex
- Black tourmaline
Zenitude and stability
- Dendritic agate
- Moss agate
- Red agate
- Amazonite
- Aventurine orange
- Rock crystal
- Magnesite
- Pink quartz
- Selenite
Conclusion
I hope this little overview of stone massage has inspired you to practice or get a massage from a licensed therapist!
Have a great time and, above all, namasté🙏!
Céline
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