What is Gua Sha?

GUA SHA is a traditional, ancient Chinese healing technique. GUA – means to scrape in Chinese, SHA – means a red rash in Chinese. In the general translation GUA SHA is scraping the skin of the body up to its dullness. 

More than a beauty regimen, it's a journey of self-discovery and healing.

As you embark on this immersive experience, envision gentle strokes and intentional pressure applied to specific meridians and acupressure points, unlocking a cascade of benefits. Beyond its aesthetic allure, Gua Sha becomes a therapeutic voyage, releasing tension, promoting lymphatic drainage, and stimulating vital energy flow. Witness the temporary redness, "sha," a testament to the increased circulation and the release of accumulated energy.

This practice extends beyond the surface, offering relief from facial tension, migraines, and promoting clarity of mind. Join us as we explore the ancient art of Gua Sha—a dance of healing and beauty—where each stroke nourishes not just the skin, but the soul within. Your radiant journey of self-care begins here, where the wisdom of the ages converges with the modern pursuit of holistic well-being.

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                                      Benefits of Gua Sha for Face, Head, and Neck

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* Improved Circulation: Gua Sha promotes blood flow, delivering oxygen and nutrients to skin cells, resulting in a revitalized and radiant complexion.

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* Tension Release: Gua Sha relieves tension in facial muscles, providing relief from headaches, jaw tightness, and overall facial stress.

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* Sinus Relief: Gua Sha can alleviate sinus congestion, providing relief from allergies and promoting clearer breathing.

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* Energizing the Scalp: When applied to the scalp, Gua Sha invigorates hair follicles, potentially promoting healthier hair growth.

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* Immune System Support: The improved circulation and lymphatic drainage offered by Gua Sha contribute to a healthier immune system.

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                                      How Program Works?

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* We will meet center of Athens on 30.03.2023.

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* This workshop is 2 hours.

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* Before start the first session I give brief information about Gua Sha treatment  tools, oils, and cream needs to be used, how to clean Gua Sha tool, what to do after gua Sha treatment.

 

* During session we will focus on acupoints and GuaSha techniques on the  face and head  head area. 

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                                  What Will You Learn After This Program?

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 You will learn;

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* What is Gua Sha

* Gua Sha techniques

* Acupressure points on the face and head and how to do Gua Sha to these points

* How to relax neck pain with Gua Sha

* Stress reduction with Gua Sha

* How to deal with Gua Sha

* How to make massage to wrinkles with Gua Sha

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                                                      Do I Need a Special Tool and Oil?

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*  You can bring your own oil and face cream. You will have Traditonal Gual Sha tool (cermic spoon) as a gift .

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Meet Your Instructor

AYLIN GENC

Yin Yoga and Breathwork Teacher,Chinese Medicine Student

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Aylin Genc is a seasoned Yin Yoga teacher with extensive experience, holding both 200-hour RYT Yoga Teacher Training and 200 hour RYT Yin Yoga Teacher Training certifications. She further deepened her expertise by completing the Breath Body Mind (BBM) teacher training under the guidance of Dr. Patricia Gerbarg and Dr. Richard Brown. Aylin passionately imparts the wisdom of Yin Yoga and Breathwork through lessons and retreats across Europe. Simultaneously, she is a dedicated Chinese Medicine student, specializing in acupuncture. Aylin's commitment to humanitarian efforts is evident in her work with Ukrainian refugees in Warsaw, where she implements the Nada Protocol (ear acupuncture). Additionally, she has volunteered with Ukrainian refugees and earthquake victims in Turkey, introducing them to the transformative power of conscious breathing practices. For more information about Aylin and her holistic wellness journey, please check yinqiselfhealing.com.