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Manifestation requires flow. Today we learn about the ritual of dry brushing and gua sha to clear energetic stagnation, improve circulation, relieve tension, and restore balance.
Fun fact: even supermodel Cindy Crawford swears by this exact 3-step ritual (Gua Sha, Dry Brushing and Contrast Therapy) to stay radiant and energized. She has shared this exact routine in her Facebook post. Another supermodel, Kendall Jenner, does the Gua Sha routine and has shared how she does it in her Instagram profile.
Stagnant water cannot reflect the sun
In the spiritual realm, water represents emotion and intuition. In your physical body, that water is your lymphatic system. Unlike your blood, which has the heart to pump it, your lymph only moves when you move it. When your lymph is stagnant, you feel heavy, ‘puffy,’ and mentally clouded. You are literally carrying the ‘trash’ of yesterday’s emotions in your tissues. To hold the frequency of wealth and opulence, your body must be a flowing river, not a stagnant pond. Lymphatic alchemy is the ritual of moving your internal waters to create a body that radiates from the inside out.
1. Gua Sha
Gua sha is more than a buzzy skincare trend. It’s a centuries-old practice rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Your face is the mirror of your soul’s current state. Tension held in the jaw or the brow is often ‘locked’ energy from stress or over-thinking. Gua Sha is the alchemical art of using a semi-precious stone (like Nephrite Jade or Bian Stone) to sculpt the face and drain excess fluid. It is not just a beauty hack; it is a meditative practice.
Simple ritual
Before everything my practice is that I put the gua sha tool in the fridge, especially for the de-puff effect (not necessary).
First we cleanse and prep our skin with a facial oil – jojoba, rosehip, or my favorite – sesame oil. Warm sesame oil is the gold standard of Ayurvedic rituals because its heating nature penetrates deep into the tissues to melt away energetic blockages and balance the nervous system before you even begin your Gua Sha strokes. Make sure to use untoasted, organic cold-pressed sesame oil for your skin—the cooking version in your pantry is too fragrant and processed for this ritual!
How to do gua sha ritual?
Start at neck: glide your gua sha upwards from collarbone to jaw using the flat edge to open lymphatic flow.
Define the jawline: place the curved edge at your chin and sweep towards your ear.
Move to chin: use long strokes from nose to temple, sweeping under the cheekbone.
De-puff the eyes: gently sweep under the eye and across the brow bone. Keep your gua sha in the fridge for a cooling, de-puffing effect – perfect for tired eyes in the morning.
Smooth the forehead: glide from between the brows up to the hairline.
2. Dry Brushing
Dry brushing is an ancient ritual that acts as a ‘reset’ button for your nervous system and your skin. By brushing toward the heart with a natural bristle brush, you are manually waking up your immune system and clearing the ‘energetic cobwebs’ from your field.
The ritual
Drybrushing your face: it helps support lymphatic drainage by brushing away dead skin cells on the face and neck. It awakens your face, making it an ideal morning routine on clean, dry skin. Regular use helps prevent clogged pores and dullness, promoting a more youthful appearance. My favorite brush is this from ethically sourced horse hair bristles for gentle, yet effective exfoliation.
Drybrushing your body: Dry brush your skin before showering using a natural-fiber brush, moving in long, gentle, upward strokes toward the heart to stimulate circulation and exfoliate. Start at your feet, move up your legs, torso, and arms, focusing on areas 30 seconds each, 3–5 times a week.
My tip: as you brush, visualize yourself sweeping away old beliefs, fatigue, and ‘smallness.’ You are prepping your skin to absorb the light of a new day.
3. Hydro-Alchemy: The contrast shift
To truly move the lymph, we use the power of temperature. Ending your warm shower with 60 seconds of ice-cold water is a ‘thermal shock’ that forces your lymphatic vessels to contract and flush. This ritual will strengthen your ‘vagal tone’ (your ability to handle stress) and leave your skin glowing with a vibrancy that no makeup can replicate. You are teaching your body to stay calm and powerful in the face of intensity—the exact skill needed to manage high-level success.
My curated tools
I’ve selected these tools for their density, their frequency, and their ability to move energy with grace.
- Crystal Water Bottle with Rose Quartz & Amethyst Crystal – To structure your hydration as you flush your system
- Lympatic contour face brush – Crafted with ethically sourced horse hair bristles for gentle, yet effective exfoliation.
- Copper Dry Brush – Copper ionizes the skin and accelerates the detox process.
- Organic Cold-Pressed Sesame Oil – The ‘Gold Standard’ for Ayurvedic body massage and lymphatic flow.
- Aura stone for gua sha – A heavy, high-frequency stone known for its healing minerals.
- Lymphatic Gua Sha Face Oil – 10x Award Winner | Vitamin C,E & A | Detox, Plump, Sculpt, Hydrate | High-Altitude Rosehip | Natural Botanical for Gua Sha Facial Tools, Lymphatic Drainage
Take care of yourself,
