Overwhelmed, much?
It’s no secret that things have been emotionally intense lately, and that’s putting it mildly. Between personal challenges, unexpected transitions, the overwhelming state of the world, nerve-racking scrolling, endless to-do lists, and so much more, we as a collective are stressed out.
Stress can manifest itself in many different ways, but some common ones we see include: tight muscles, trouble sleeping, jaw tension, skin flare ups, adrenal fatigue/burnout, and much more.
At Wildling, we’re often asked: can gua sha help with stress? And the answer is … yes, it can! The Empress & Aura Rituals safely & effectively ease stress as well as alleviate many of the symptoms we see as a result of worry, pressure, or distress. Utilizing gua sha as a stress-busting technique is a 100% safe, drug-free, and non-toxic form of selfcare. Gua sha provides a meditative moment to be in your body, become present, and self-soothe.
Are you in? We thought so!
In addition to our Empress & Aura Rituals (great anxiety reducing techniques in and of themselves), you can find some of Wildling’s simple stress-relieving tricks here, here, here, and here.
For an entire guided gua sha meditation, you’ll want to follow along here: Guided Gua Sha Meditation.
Finally, for an entire workshop dedicated to chilling out via your Empress Ritual, hop over here: De-Stress with the Empress Ritual
In these videos you’ll find:
- Tension-melting techniques
- Centering & grounding practices
- Breathwork suggestions to aid in creating a calm environment
- How to use the Empress Wand & Empress Stone to combat anxiety, respectively
- Complementary practices for further unwinding
If you’ve been feeling burned out lately, it’s time to hydrate, grab your gua sha tools, focus on your breath, and get back to center.
