Day Eleven / 21 Day Body Challenge — Gua Sha for Lymphatic Drainage

DAY 11

Gua Sha for Lymphatic Drainage

“Soulful healing asks, while you are healing your body with herbs from the Earth, that you look for meaning in what is happening within your body as it relates to your whole being.”

ROBIN ROSE BENNETT
Herbalist & Author

FIRST THINGS FIRST

Start Everyday with the Aura Ritual

Dry brush daily and apply the Aura Seaweed Detox Body Mist and Aura Rose Pepper Body Toning Oil to maximize your results. Focus on a different area of the body with gua sha each day.

If you experience bruising or marks from gua sha, wait until bruising has faded before working on it again.

This video will demonstrate the full Aura Ritual step-by-step.

Today's tutorial will focus on theproper technique for lymphatic drainage.

TUTORIAL

Lymphatic Drainage with Gua Sha

The technique for smoothing fascia and relieving muscle tension is different than the technique for lymphatic drainage. The main difference is the pressure. Light pressure is key for stimulating lymphatic flow.

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If your intention with gua sha is to stimulate lymphatic drainage, then hold the stone nearly flat to the skin and use gentle pressure.

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This technique is very similar to the technique that you would use on the skin of the face to drain lymphatic fluid.

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If your intention is to smooth fascia and relieve muscle tension, use the stone at a 45 degree angle and use as much pressure as feels good.

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If you're smoothing fascia, this technique will almost always create red or pink skin. Gua sha for lymphatic drainage will not leave a mark on the skin.