Living Ayurveda: Dry Skin Brushing
GARSHANA: AYURVEDIC DRY SKIN BRUSHING FOR GLOWING SKIN
How often do you wake up in the morning feeling tired and heavy? Most of us need to revive after a night of sleep and look to strong cup of tea or coffee, a hot shower, cool water splashed on the face. A quick, invigorating dry brushing will help you freshen up.
INTRODUCTION:
The act of Garshana is a traditional Ayurvedic dry massage using a dry brush. An accumulation of toxins if not treated properly can lead onto a path of mental and physical imbalances ranging from anxiety, depression, skin disorders, headaches, insomnia, indigestion, constipation and brain fog. The daily practice of helping aid the body natural detoxification process is key in Ayurveda for immunity, longevity and stable wellbeing. Dry brushing is a simple practice to help cleanse the body of toxic build up blocking the lymphatic system, purge pathogens and eliminate toxins that can lead to inflammation and imbalance.
BENEFITS:
1. Helps to soothe and align the mind, body and spirit.
2. Increases your energy levels, promote physical relaxation in the body and revitalises all the circulatory systems.
3. Soothe the digestive system, and ease tension in the mind by promoting a sense of calm and clarity.
4. Promotes good skin tone and health by exfoliating the skins surface layer, eliminates dead cells and cleanses the pores.
5. Stress relief and relaxation
6. Improves immunity
RECOMMENDATION:
Choose a natural bristle brush or coarse, natural loofah. You can use boar bristle brushes or ones with fibers from plants. Synthetic bristles cause irritation. Then, brush your skin following the flow of the lymphatic system, from the outermost limbs toward the center of your body.
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE ON HOW TO DRY BRUSH:
1. Practiced ideally in the morning before you shower, so released toxins from the skin pores can be cleansed afterwards.
2. Ideally practiced daily, but 2-3 times weekly is also beneficial.
3. Dry brushing should last between 3-5 minutes.
4. Set a mindful intention for the ritual.
5. Using a dry brush massage your entire body excluding your face, heart and chest. Avoid any areas that are sensitive or where the skin may be inflamed or broken.
6. Start at your feet and gently move your way up the body.
7. The direction of the stroke should always be toward your heart as this helps drain lymph back to your heart.
8. Use circular strokes on the stomach and joints.
9. Use long sweeping strokes on the arms and legs.
10. Be mindful, gentle and kind to your body when dry brushing.
Try it for 21 days and you will experience a good change. Share your experiences in the comment box which will definitely inspire others to take the same action. Promote holistic health.
How often do you wake up in the morning feeling tired and heavy? Most of us need to revive after a night of sleep and look to strong cup of tea or coffee, a hot shower, cool water splashed on the face. A quick, invigorating dry brushing will help you freshen up.
The act of Garshana is a traditional Ayurvedic dry massage using a dry brush. An accumulation of toxins if not treated properly can lead onto a path of mental and physical imbalances ranging from anxiety, depression, skin disorders, headaches, insomnia, indigestion, constipation and brain fog. The daily practice of helping aid the body natural detoxification process is key in Ayurveda for immunity, longevity and stable wellbeing. Dry brushing is a simple practice to help cleanse the body of toxic build up blocking the lymphatic system, purge pathogens and eliminate toxins that can lead to inflammation and imbalance.
BENEFITS:
1. Helps to soothe and align the mind, body and spirit.
2. Increases your energy levels, promote physical relaxation in the body and revitalises all the circulatory systems.
3. Soothe the digestive system, and ease tension in the mind by promoting a sense of calm and clarity.
4. Promotes good skin tone and health by exfoliating the skins surface layer, eliminates dead cells and cleanses the pores.
5. Stress relief and relaxation
6. Improves immunity
RECOMMENDATION:
Choose a natural bristle brush or coarse, natural loofah. You can use boar bristle brushes or ones with fibers from plants. Synthetic bristles cause irritation. Then, brush your skin following the flow of the lymphatic system, from the outermost limbs toward the center of your body.
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE ON HOW TO DRY BRUSH:
1. Practiced ideally in the morning before you shower, so released toxins from the skin pores can be cleansed afterwards.
2. Ideally practiced daily, but 2-3 times weekly is also beneficial.
3. Dry brushing should last between 3-5 minutes.
4. Set a mindful intention for the ritual.
5. Using a dry brush massage your entire body excluding your face, heart and chest. Avoid any areas that are sensitive or where the skin may be inflamed or broken.
6. Start at your feet and gently move your way up the body.
7. The direction of the stroke should always be toward your heart as this helps drain lymph back to your heart.
8. Use circular strokes on the stomach and joints.
9. Use long sweeping strokes on the arms and legs.
10. Be mindful, gentle and kind to your body when dry brushing.
Try it for 21 days and you will experience a good change. Share your experiences in the comment box which will definitely inspire others to take the same action. Promote holistic health.
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