Understanding the Ancient Practice of Gua Sha
2. History of Gua Sha
Gua sha has a lengthy history dating back to the Paleolithic Era in China, with written records from as long as 700 years ago. It was used to balance and distribute blocked qi (pronounced chi), the energy or life force that flows through the body and can be stopped up at points of tension. Earlier modifications involved using hands, stones, and other natural tools to massage people who were ill or injured.
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