We will arrange a visit to such an event to offer insight into an
old bhutanese tradition.
A hot-stone bath is believed to have certain medical benefits from the minerals contained in the stones and no side effects. Water must be collected from a clear spring to be free from pollutants and agricultural contaminations. Adding aromatic or medical herbs, collected in pollution free high altitude areas, further enhances the healing power of the bath.
A hot stone bath is most effective when the water temperature is at the highest level a person can bear sitting immersed in the water for appr. 20 minutes. The more he sweats, the better for him.
a free standing bath
heating the stones
putting the heated stones into a section of the tub
Although no scientific research has been done so far, it is said, that many ailments such as skin deseases, joint pains, hypertension, stomach disorder and many other inconveniences will be relieved by a hot stone bath.