Gharshana or Dry Brushing

Gharshana Is an Ayurvedic technique meant for the removal of waste products from the cells and lymphatic clean up.

BENEFITS

Everyday millions of cells in this body die and are transported into the bloodstream by the lymph. If the lymphatic drainage is impaired in anyway it may lead to overloading of the immune system ultimately causing inflammation and later on disease. Dry brushing improves the lymphatic circulation leading to detoxification or removal of AMA from the body.

It promotes the renewal of the cells.

Gharshana leads to exfoliation of the rough dry skin leading to the opening of the skin pores. The skin becomes tight and looks smooth and glowing.

Dry brushing also removes the effects of stresses,whether they be mental or environmental leading to relaxation.

METHOD

The best time to do dry brushing is just before the shower in the morning. A brush with soft bristles or a dry massage glove can be used. Dry brushing should be preferably done in the shower so that the dry flaky skin that falls off can be washed off. After the shower make sure to apply any oil or cream to remove the dryness.

The direction of the brushing should be from the legs up =ankle to hip, waist to chest, wrist to shoulder. The strokes should be gentle and the movement should be towards the heart. The area around the navel should be brushed in a circular clockwise direction,also on the buttocks.

CONTRA-INDICATIONS 

Gharshana should not be done if the skin is sensitive or there are cuts/bruises on the skin. It is also not advisable for people with sin conditions like eczema,psoriasis or skin cancer. People with sun burn should also refrain from doing dry brushing till the skin returns to its normal state.