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Start your day with an invigorating Garshana and soothing Abhyanga!

AYURVEDIC GARSHANA - DRY BRUSHING

WHAT IS GARSHANA AND WHY SHOULD I DO IT?

Ayurvedic Garshana is a simple dry brushing massage technique that is a quick and simple technique to assist the lymphatic system eliminate toxins by cleansing the skin so that the toxins can be eliminated from the body more efficiently.


It is estimated that 33% of all impurities which leave the body are eliminated through the skin -- more than one pound of waste per day!  If pores are clogged, the elimination from the skin is impaired and the overworked liver and kidneys have to eliminate these toxins.

BENEFITS OF DRY BRUSHING...

  • Exfoliates the Skin
  • Unclogs Pores
  • Stimulates Oil-Producing Glands
  • Stimulates Blood Circulation 
  • Helps Detoxify the Lymphatic System
  • Stimulates the Nervous System
  • Assists in the Breakdown & Removal of Cellulite Tissue
  • Improves Muscle Tone
  • Reduces the Effects of Stress on the Body
  • Leaves Skin with a Healthy Glow!


Here's How to Dry Brush

The dry brushing massage takes less than 5 minutes...

WHAT YOU NEED:  Purchase a personal hand sized, soft, natural bristle brush with a long handle, or muku mitt.  Traditionally, Ayurveda uses silk gloves to perform garshana.  Avoid synthetic fiber brushes and puffs because they are too rough.


Here's what you do...


As a daily ritual, upon rising, brush nude in a private quiet space before bathing.  Be gentle at first, the skin will become seasoned after a few weeks.  Take extra care of tender areas.  Avoid any problem spots, such as rashes or sores.  As you become accustomed to the sensation, rub your skin quickly and fairly vigorously.  Over the long bones of the arms and legs, use sweeping, back and forth strokes.  Change to small circular movements when you reach the joints of the shoulders, elbows, wrists, etc.


Begin with the soles of the feet then brush your way up each leg.  Pay special attention to the body parts where you might experience regular pain, such as the knees.  If cellulite is an issue spend some time giving attention to those areas.  Always finish any area with gentle strokes towards the heart.  Progress from the legs to the hands and arms, brushing towards the shoulders.  Next brush the head, ears and down the neck.  Finish with the torso. 


Using the long wooden handle, brush your entire back then proceed to the front.  A circular motion feels good.  Going in a clockwise motion around the belly button helps digestion.  Be aware, this is a time to enjoy being with your body.  Breathe deeply while you brush.  You can say nice things to yourself, such as “I love this body and see it radiantly healthy and filled with vitality.”

NOW IT'S TIME FOR YOUR WARM OIL MASSAGE

AYURVEDIC ABHYANGA - WARM OIL MASSAGE

Mmmmmm...A Warm Oil Massage

After your dry brushing, it's time for an Ayurvedic Abhyanga, a full body, warm oil massage before showering.  This is Ayurveda’s most important and powerful preventative medicine and rejuvenation procedures!  Massage is important to reconnect the physiology with the underlying biological intelligence.


​Ideally, about 5 – 10 minutes should be spend each morning on massage, but it is better to do a briefer massage than to skip it all together.


​Recommended oil:


  • Vata:  Sesame
  • Pitta:  Sunflower or Coconut
  • Kapha:  Corn, Seasame or Mustard seed oil


​Heating the oil:  Place the squeeze bottle of oil in a container of very hot water and place on an electric cup warmer.  As this is a light massage, you’ll use a scan quarter cup of warm oil.


​Start at the head and work towards the feet.  The proper motion is back and forth over the long bones of your body and to use circular motion at the elbows, shoulders, chest, stomach and lower abdomen (clockwise).  Spend proportionately more time on the head and the bottoms of the feet.  When you have more time, work deeper into sore or inflamed areas of the body to provide extra nurturing.


​Showering.  Keep a thin, almost undetectable film of oil on the body, as this is very beneficial for toning the skin.  Therefore you should wash with warm water, not hot, and use as little soap as needed.


​Drying off:  Pat dry with a towel.

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