Black Obsidian Body Gua Sha Stone
Gua sha is an ancient Chinese healing technique that involves scraping the skin with a smooth-edged stone. The friction and movement can help break apart the fascia, the connective tissue that wraps every structure in the body, which can help with chronic pain, stress, and muscle tension. Using a body Gua sha stone will improve circulation by helping to deliver oxygen and nutrients to small blood vessels. It can reduce inflammation by promoting blood flow and releasing stagnant energy. It amplifies lymphatic drainage and detoxification by helping to remove toxins, metabolic waste, damaged cells, and stagnant fluids from the body.
Directions: Before scraping, apply a non comedogenic oil, like jojoba oil or sweet almond oil. Using the flat side of the gua sha stone, start with the extremities and work upward and inward towards the heart. Using sweeping strokes with medium to firm pressure, do about five strokes in each section, circling at the hips, stomach, shoulders and chest (see diagram). If you’re trying to get into the fascia and address and pain or cellulite, you can do up to 30 strokes. The more strokes you do and the more pressure you use, the more likely it is that you will bruise. Bruising is an indication of stagnation being broken up and leaving the body. If no bruises occur you can use your gua sha stone 2-3 times a week. If bruising does occur, wait until it has faded to use the gua sha stone again on that section. Less bruising will occur over time as the body has less and less stagnation. After you have completed your gua sha stone ritual, drink a glass of room-temperature water to flush out any toxins.
*Tip: Having warm muscles and good blood flow before scraping is very helpful for moving stagnation, so I recommend using your gua sha stone after a workout or hot shower.
About Black Obsidian: Some believe that black obsidian can protect against negativity and electromagnetic radiation, help clear negative energies and emotional blockages, release negative emotions, trauma and stress, and to support detoxification. Black obsidian is said to connect with the root chakra, helping you feel grounded and focused.
Gua sha is an ancient Chinese healing technique that involves scraping the skin with a smooth-edged stone. The friction and movement can help break apart the fascia, the connective tissue that wraps every structure in the body, which can help with chronic pain, stress, and muscle tension. Using a body Gua sha stone will improve circulation by helping to deliver oxygen and nutrients to small blood vessels. It can reduce inflammation by promoting blood flow and releasing stagnant energy. It amplifies lymphatic drainage and detoxification by helping to remove toxins, metabolic waste, damaged cells, and stagnant fluids from the body.
Directions: Before scraping, apply a non comedogenic oil, like jojoba oil or sweet almond oil. Using the flat side of the gua sha stone, start with the extremities and work upward and inward towards the heart. Using sweeping strokes with medium to firm pressure, do about five strokes in each section, circling at the hips, stomach, shoulders and chest (see diagram). If you’re trying to get into the fascia and address and pain or cellulite, you can do up to 30 strokes. The more strokes you do and the more pressure you use, the more likely it is that you will bruise. Bruising is an indication of stagnation being broken up and leaving the body. If no bruises occur you can use your gua sha stone 2-3 times a week. If bruising does occur, wait until it has faded to use the gua sha stone again on that section. Less bruising will occur over time as the body has less and less stagnation. After you have completed your gua sha stone ritual, drink a glass of room-temperature water to flush out any toxins.
*Tip: Having warm muscles and good blood flow before scraping is very helpful for moving stagnation, so I recommend using your gua sha stone after a workout or hot shower.
About Black Obsidian: Some believe that black obsidian can protect against negativity and electromagnetic radiation, help clear negative energies and emotional blockages, release negative emotions, trauma and stress, and to support detoxification. Black obsidian is said to connect with the root chakra, helping you feel grounded and focused.
Gua sha is an ancient Chinese healing technique that involves scraping the skin with a smooth-edged stone. The friction and movement can help break apart the fascia, the connective tissue that wraps every structure in the body, which can help with chronic pain, stress, and muscle tension. Using a body Gua sha stone will improve circulation by helping to deliver oxygen and nutrients to small blood vessels. It can reduce inflammation by promoting blood flow and releasing stagnant energy. It amplifies lymphatic drainage and detoxification by helping to remove toxins, metabolic waste, damaged cells, and stagnant fluids from the body.
Directions: Before scraping, apply a non comedogenic oil, like jojoba oil or sweet almond oil. Using the flat side of the gua sha stone, start with the extremities and work upward and inward towards the heart. Using sweeping strokes with medium to firm pressure, do about five strokes in each section, circling at the hips, stomach, shoulders and chest (see diagram). If you’re trying to get into the fascia and address and pain or cellulite, you can do up to 30 strokes. The more strokes you do and the more pressure you use, the more likely it is that you will bruise. Bruising is an indication of stagnation being broken up and leaving the body. If no bruises occur you can use your gua sha stone 2-3 times a week. If bruising does occur, wait until it has faded to use the gua sha stone again on that section. Less bruising will occur over time as the body has less and less stagnation. After you have completed your gua sha stone ritual, drink a glass of room-temperature water to flush out any toxins.
*Tip: Having warm muscles and good blood flow before scraping is very helpful for moving stagnation, so I recommend using your gua sha stone after a workout or hot shower.
About Black Obsidian: Some believe that black obsidian can protect against negativity and electromagnetic radiation, help clear negative energies and emotional blockages, release negative emotions, trauma and stress, and to support detoxification. Black obsidian is said to connect with the root chakra, helping you feel grounded and focused.