A hot stone massage is a type of massage that applies hot stones to your body.During the treatment,smooth,flat,heated stones are used on specific points while giving the massage. What makes a hot stone massage more beneficial is because of the HEAT involved,which allow the blood vessels to expand.Because of this ,oxygen can get to your muscles quickly,resulting in additional toxins to move out of your bloodstream. These stones are basalt stones that are heated between 130 and 145 degrees,depending on the area of the body it is placed. Hot stone massage is lovely and relaxing.