Wildling Beauty

DAY 4

Dissolve A Tension Headache

“The function of ritual, as I understand it, is to give form to the human life not in the way of a mere surface arrangement, but in depth.”

JOSEPH CAMPBELL
author of Myths to Live By

FIRST THINGS FIRST

Start everyday with
the Empress Ritual

Then, add on each day's new focus.

If you need a refresher, follow this video tutorial by our very own, Britta Plug:

TUTORIAL

Dissolve A Tension Headache

Staring at a computer screen all day / all week / all month / all year? We feel you. Keep your stone at your desk for this handy tutorial. No Empress Oil, Tonic, or Empress Ritual required. Bonus: you can do this anywhere! We do it when we’re watching TV, scrolling through Insta, or need to take five.

— 1 —
Make gentle pressure point circles on the orbital bone.

— 2 —
Do pressure point circles above and in front of the ear.

— 3 —

Work through scalp with the points of the Empress Stone.

Go wherever it feels good.

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FIELD NOTES

Headaches can occur as a side effect of starting a gua sha regimen. Unfortunately, it’s part of the detox process. If you’re getting headaches, stay hydrated, stay with it, and take some extra moments to breathe during each session.

EXTRA CREDIT

We loved listening to this podcast with Erin Telford, a breathwork teacher. She articulates her work with boundaries, self-love, and being enough in a non-cheesy way that resonates.

SELF-LOVE LETTERS

“Yessss! This is such an awesome tutorial!! After seeing this one I feel more empowered to bring my tool with me to work and get it out when I start feeling a headache coming on or tension in general from being at a computer all day!! Thank you!!”

JENNA