<DIV><DIV><DIV><DIV><DIV><DIV><DIV><DIV><DIV><DIV><DIV><DIV><DIV><DIV><DIV><DIV><DIV><DIV><DIV><DIV><DIV><DIV><DIV><DIV><DIV><DIV>LaStone therapy blends the ancient Native American art of stone massage with modern bodywork techniques. It is growing in popularity as a way of providing relief for stiff and aching muscles, improving circulation and bringing about deep relaxation and rejuvenation. This manual: explains the principles behind LaStone therapy?what it is and what it does; details the health benefits; reveals how LaStone provides deeper, more sustained massage than conventional methods; explains the Native American traditions which underpin LaStone; provides a list of therapists and resources; explains how basalt and marble stones are heated and placed under soft towels at the body's energy points including the hands, along the back, the stomach and the forehead; reveals how cooled stones are also used to soothe inflammation and to comfort tired eyes, or are used in conjunction with heated stones as a form of thermotherapy; and outlines what you can expect from a treatment.</DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV>