About Facial Gua Sha Warm-ups
Let's get startedBefore you begin, it's important to note that you should never do gua sha on your eyes, lips, tongue, nostrils,or near your ear canal.If you have acne or raise skin features, do not massage over them. Instead, you will massage other parts of the body that will help these skin blemishes heal.Just like with an exercise routine, you need to warm up tissues related to the areas your are going to massage. By loosening these areas first, you reduce the likelihood of bruising or breaking the skin.As you do the head and face warm ups, you are also stimulating meridian points. This step starts the qi and blood flowing along the meridians, beginning the healing process.Â
It's all connectedWhen you warm up the head, you massage larger muscles groups that connect to and impact your facial muscles. Massaging loosens these muscles, which allows blood and Qi to flow to the face more freely.Â
Loosening your faceJust as you warmed up the head, you need to warm up your face. You are stimulating meridian points on the face as well, enlivening and awakening the body's energy channels.Â
Learn more about how facial gua sha enhances your health and beauty. Then follow along with a full warm-up sequence.