Gua sha is a Chinese massage technique that is focused on draining the skin and releasing tension. Gua sha literally means scraping sand and this tool is used to scrape the skin in upwards motions, encouraging lymphatic drainage, boosting circulation and releasing the fascia and muscle tension (much like foam rolling after working out). The great thing about gua sha or any massage routines is that once you memorise it, you can do it anywhere; when you’re in the bath, whilst you’re watching tv, or just about to go to bed.

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The three principles of using gua sha:
Pressure - use light pressure all the time, especially on the forehead and around the bony edges
Position - keep the stone as flat as possible to the surface of the face
Rhythm - keep continues movement with consistent pressure and tempo
Temperature - make sure that stone has a room temperature