Facial Sculpting with Gua Sha: Face Yoga Teacher Training
Unlock the transformative benefits of facial sculpting and lymphatic drainage with our comprehensive Gua-sha masterclass designed for face yoga instructors and wellness practitioners. Learn expert tool handling, professional myofascial release techniques, and targeted movements for the jaw, lips, cheeks, and eyes, followed by a relaxing specialized eye care session. Explore our complete Face Yoga Teacher Training Course to deepen your practice.
Welcome to an in-depth training session brought to you by Shyambhai Yoga! Whether you are completing your Face Yoga Teacher Training Course or simply looking to elevate your personal skincare and holistic wellness routine, mastering the right tools is essential for achieving radiant, sculpted, and healthy skin.
In this comprehensive tutorial, we break down everything you need to know about incorporating a Gua-sha stone into your facial practice—moving beyond basic routines into professional-grade anatomical applications, precise pressure control, and effective lymphatic drainage strategies.
Beyond its beauty benefits, clinical studies and traditional practices highlighted by Healthline on Gua-sha benefits demonstrate that targeted facial scraping helps stimulate local microcirculation, ease persistent muscle tension, and promote natural fluid detoxification.
What You Will Learn in This Masterclass:
- Gua-sha vs. Traditional Finger Massages: Understand why instructors and clients turn to Gua-sha. While fingers offer adjustable pressure, a Gua-sha stone provides an even, firm, and consistent glide that works deeply into the myofascial layer. Discover more about how online face yoga works to integrate both manual and tool-based massage techniques seamlessly.
- Anatomy of the Gua-sha Stone: Get familiar with your tool. We walk you through the thinner edges, thicker contours, curved areas, and the central heart shape, ensuring you know exactly which part of the stone to use for specific facial curves and contours.
- Neck, Jawline, and Collarbone Drainage: Learn how to properly prep the neck and platysma muscles. Discover the correct upward and downward gliding motions to drain trapped lymphatic fluid, relieve tension along the jawline, and soothe the collarbone region for a contoured, de-puffed appearance.
- Targeted Lip and Cheek Sculpting: Explore specialized techniques designed to address the mentalis muscle, reduce fine lines around the mouth, and lift the cheeks. You can also combine these tool techniques with targeted face yoga exercises for natural skin tightening to double the collagen-boosting benefits.
- Advanced Eye Area Care: Combat stubborn under-eye puffiness, smooth out the delicate eye contour, lift droopy eyelids, and perform gentle brow lifts using targeted curves and precise counting techniques (typically 10 to 20 counts per movement) to avoid skin irritation.
Gua-sha Face Yoga Technique Reference Matrix
| Facial Region / Focus Area | Primary Tool Technique & Edges Used | Target Benefits & Purpose | Recommended Counts |
| Neck & Platysma | Curved edges and broad back sections moving from the center of the neck upward and outward. | Relieves muscle tension, drains lymphatic fluid, and prepares the lower face. | 10 to 15 counts per side |
| Jawline & Chin | Heart-shaped center notch or curved edge gliding smoothly from the chin center toward the ears. | Sculpts the jawline, defines facial structure, and reduces lower face puffiness. | 10 to 20 counts per side |
| Lips & Mouth Area | Thinner edge along the under-lip and mentalis muscle; corner edge for smile/laugh lines. | Smooths fine lines around the mouth, lifts lip contours, and relaxes tight muscles. | 10 to 20 counts |
| Cheeks & Cheekbones | Curved area placed beneath the cheekbones, gliding outward toward the hairline. | Enhances cheek definition, lifts sagging skin, and promotes a natural, healthy glow. | 15 to 20 counts per side |
| Eyes & Brows | Thinner edge and specialized curves targeting the under-eye area, eyelids, and arch. | Reduces under-eye puffiness, lifts droopy eyelids, and relieves brow tension. | 10 to 20 counts per side |
Bonus: Eye Special Relaxation & Symmetry Session
Towards the second half of the video, the training transitions into a calming and restorative Eye Special Session. Unwind and center your mind with guided deep breathing exercises, gentle neck rotations, and specialized facial yoga movements aimed at correcting facial asymmetry and relieving tension around the eyes, temples, and forehead.
Pro-Tip for Practitioners: Always apply a suitable facial oil or serum before starting your Gua-sha routine to ensure a smooth, friction-free glide. If you are ready to experience daily guidance or want to guide others, consider joining our interactive Live Online Face Yoga Classes or explore our broader Online Yoga Teacher Training Courses to expand your holistic practice!
Yoga Protocol Instructor YCB – Level 1 (3 months – Equivalent 200 hrs)
1.1 Yoga : Etymology, definitions, aim, objectives and misconceptions.
1.2 Yoga : Its origin, history and development.
1.3 Guiding principles to be followed by Yoga practitioners.
1.4 Principles of Yoga (Triguna, Antahkarana-chatustaya, Tri-Sharira/ Panchakosha).
1.5 Introduction to major schools of Yoga (Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, Patanjali, Hatha).
1.6 Introduction to Yoga practices for health and well being.
1.7 Introduction to Shatkarma: meaning, purpose and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
1.8 Introduction to Yogic Sukshma Vyayama, Sthula Vyayama and Surya Namaskara.
1.9 Introduction to Yogasana: meaning, principles, and their health benefits.
1.10 Introduction to Pranayama and Dhyana and their health benefits.
2.1 Introduction and study of Patanjala Yoga Sutra including memorization of selected Sutras (Chapter l- 1-12).
2.2 Introduction and study of Bhagavad Gita including memorization of selected Slokas (Chapter 11 -47, 48, 49, 50 and 70).
2.3 Introduction and study of Hathpradipika.
2.4 General Introduction to Prasthanatrayee.
2.5 Concepts and principles of Aahara (Diet) in Hathapradipika and Bhagawadgita ( Mitahara and Yuktahara),
2.6 Significance of Hatha Yoga practices in health and well being.
2.7 Concept of mental wellbeing according to Patanjala Yoga.
2.8 Yogic practices of Patanjala Yoga: Bahiranga and Antaranga Yoga.
2.9 Concepts of healthy living in Bhagwad Gita.
2.10 Importance of subjective experience in daily Yoga practice.
3.1 Brief introduction to human body.
3.2 Meaning and Means of health promotion and role of Yoga in health promotion.
3.3 Yogic positive attitudes ( Maitri, Karuna, Mudita, Upeksha).
3.4 Concept of bhavas (Dharma, Jnana, Vairagya, Aishvarya) and their relevance in well being.
3.5 Dincharya and Ritucharya with respect to Yogic life style.
3.6 Holistic approach of Yoga towards health and diseases.
3.7 Introduction to First aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
3.8 Yogic management of stress and its consequences.
3.9 Yoga in prevention of metabolic and respiratory disorders.
3.10 Yoga for personality development.
Yoga Wellness Instructor YCB – Level 2 (4months – Equivalent 400 hrs)
1.1 Yoga: Etymology, definitions (Patanjala Yoga Sutra, Bhagwad Gita & Kathopanishad), aim, objectives and misconceptions. (YWI – LEVEL 2)
1.2 Yoga: Its origin, history and development.(YWI – LEVEL 2)
1.3 Brief Introduction to Samkhya and Yoga Darshana,(YWI – LEVEL 2)
1.4 Life sketches and teachings of Yoga masters (Maharishi Ramana, Shri Aurobindo Swami Vivekananda, Swami Dayananda Saraswati).(YWI – LEVEL 2)
1.5 Principles of Yoga and practices of healthy living.(YWI – LEVEL 2)
1.6 Principles and Practices of Jnana Yoga.(YWI – LEVEL 2)
1.7 Principles and Practices of Bhakti Yoga.(YWI – LEVEL 2)
1.8 Principles and Practices of Karma Yoga .(YWI – LEVEL 2)
1.9 Concept and principles of Sukshma Vyayama, Sthula Vyayama, Surya Namaskara and their significance in Yoga Sadhana. .(YWI – LEVEL 2)
1.10 Concept and principles of Shatkarma: Meaning, Types, Principles and their significance in Yoga Sadhana..(YWI – LEVEL 2)
1.11 Concept and principles of Yogasana: Meaning, definition, types and their significance in Yoga Sadhana..(YWI – LEVEL 2)
1.12 Concept and principles of Pranayama: Meaning, definition, types and their significance in Yoga Sadhana..(YWI – LEVEL 2)
1.13 Introduction to Tri Bandha and their health benefits..(YWI – LEVEL 2)
1.14 Dhyana and its significance in health and well being..(YWI – LEVEL 2)
1.15 Introduction to Yogic relaxation techniques with special reference to Yoga Nidra..(YWI – LEVEL 2)
Unit -2 Introduction to Yoga Texts
2.1 Introduction to Prasthanatrayee, Purushartha Chatushtaya and goal ofhuman life..(YWI – LEVEL 2)
2.2 Yoga in Kathopnishad, Prashanopanisha, Tattriyopnishad with special emphasis on Panchakosha Vivek and Ananda Mimamsa..(YWI – LEVEL 2)
2.3 Concept of Sthitaprajna, Bhakti, Karma and Dhyana in Bhagavad Gita..(YWI – LEVEL 2)
2.4 Significance of Bhagavad Gita in day to day life..(YWI – LEVEL 2)
2.5 Concept of healthy living in Bhagavad Gita (Ahara, Vihara, Achara, Vichara)..(YWI – LEVEL 2)
2.6 Study of Patanjal Yoga Sutra including selected sutras from following chapters (I- I to 12, 11- 46 – 51, 111- 1 to 4)..(YWI – LEVEL 2)
2.7 Concept of Chitta, Chitta Bhumi, Chitta Vritti, Chitta Vikshepa, Chittaprasadanam and their relationship with wellness..(YWI – LEVEL 2)
2.8 Bahiranga Yoga of Maharishi Patanjali (Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara)..(YWI – LEVEL 2)
2.9 Antaranga Yoga of Maharisi Patanjali (Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi)..(YWI – LEVEL 2)
2.10 Concept of mental well being according to Patanjala Yoga..(YWI – LEVEL 2)
2.11 Hatha Yoga: Its parampara, knowledge of basic Yoga texts (Hatha Pradipika and Gherand Samhita). Relationship between Hatha yoga and Raja Yoga..(YWI – LEVEL 2)
2.12 Sadhaka and Badhaka tatva, principle to be followed by Hatha Yoga practitioner .(YWI – LEVEL 2)
2.13 Concept of Matha, Mitahara, Pathya & Apthaya..(YWI – LEVEL 2)
2.14 Concepts of Nadis, Prana and Pranayama for Subjective experiences..(YWI – LEVEL 2)
2.15 Knowledge of Hatha Yoga practices for wellness (Shatkarma, Asanas, Pranayama, Mudra, Nadaanusandhana)..(YWI – LEVEL 2)
Unit 3- Yoga for Wellness
3.1 General introduction to human body and nine major systems of human body..(YWI – LEVEL 2)
3.2 Introductions to sensory organs (Eyes, Nose, Ears, Tongue and Skin)..(YWI – LEVEL 2)
3.3 Basic functions of nine major systems of human body and homeostasis..(YWI – LEVEL 2)
3.4 Yogic concept of health and wellness..(YWI – LEVEL 2)
3.5 Concept of Tridoshas, Sapta Dhatu, Agni, Vayu and Maia; their role in wellness..(YWI – LEVEL 2)
3.6 Concepts of Dinacharya and Ritucharya and their importance in well being..(YWI – LEVEL 2)
3.7 Importance of Ahara, Nidra and Brahmacharya in well being..(YWI – LEVEL 2)
3.8 Yogic concept of mental hygiene: Maitre, Karuna, Mudita & Upeksha)..(YWI – LEVEL 2)
3.9 Importance of psychosocial environment for health and wellness..(YWI – LEVEL 2)
3.10 Yogic concept and principles of Ahara(Mitahara, Yuktahara)..(YWI – LEVEL 2)
3.11 Health benefits of Suryanamaskara, Shatkarma, Asanas, Pranayama and practices leading to Dhyana (as per the practical syllabus of the course)..(YWI – LEVEL 2)
3.12 Salient features and contra indications of Yoga practices for well being (as per the practical syllabus of the course)..(YWI – LEVEL 2)
3.13 Knowledge of common diseases; their prevention and management by Yoga..(YWI – LEVEL 2)
3.14 Knowledge of role of Yoga in the management of non communicable diseases..(YWI – LEVEL 2)
3.15 Concept of stress and Yogic management of stress and its consequences..(YWI – LEVEL 2)
Teaching methods with special reference to Yoga .
1.2 Factors influencing Yoga teaching .(YWI – LEVEL 2)
1.3 Need of teaching practice and its use in Yogic practice.(YWI – LEVEL 2)
1.4 Teaching Aids : Meaning and Need, Role of Language, Voice, Fluency, Clarity and Body language in an ideal presentation .(YWI – LEVEL 2)
1.5 Methods of teaching Yoga to an individual, small group and large group .(YWI – LEVEL 2)
1.6 Lecture cum demonstration in Yoga: Its meaning, importance and method of its .(YWI – LEVEL 2)
Presentation 1.7 Lesson plan: Its meaning and need .(YWI – LEVEL 2)
1.8 Preparation of lesson plan in Yoga, Preparation of lesson plan for an individual and for a group .(YWI – LEVEL 2)
1.9 Presentation of lessons in specific Yogic practices: Kriya, Asana, Pranayama, and Dhyana..(YWI – LEVEL 2)
1.10 Assessment of a Yoga class (detection and correction of mistakes). .(YWI – LEVEL 2)
Face Yoga Teachers Training Course (1 month – Equivalent 90 hrs)
Face Yoga for Skin Tightening | Simple Routine for a Natural Facelift – Face Yoga Teachers Training Course
Skin Stucture & Components – Face Yoga Teachers Training Course
Migrain Sinuses Face Yoga – Face Yoga Teachers Training Course
TMJ, Lymphatic Drainage, Accupresure Points – Face Yoga Teachers Training Course
Face Yoga Theory: Complete Guide to Skin Layers & Melanin – Face Yoga Teachers Training Course
Layers of Skin : Hypodermis, Diet for Acne & Milia Explained – Face Yoga Teachers Training Course
Lymphatic Drainage, Myofascia – Face Yoga Teachers Training Course
Facial Concerns & Their Solutions – Face Yoga Teachers Training Course
Theories of Ageing – Face Yoga Teachers Training Course
Skin Life and Nutrition – Face Yoga Teachers Training Course
Teaching Methodology – Face Yoga Teachers Training Course
Practice with Gua-sha – Face Yoga Teachers Training Course
Practice with Roller – Face Yoga Teachers Training Course
Facial Exercises – Face Yoga Teacher Training Course – 90 hrs, 1 month
Yoga Volunteer Course YCB (1 month – Equivalent 36 hrs)
1.1 Meaning, History and Development of Yoga.
1.2 Schools of Yoga.
1.3 The fundamentals of Yoga.
1.4 Yogic Practices for Health and Wellness.
1.5 General guidelines for Yogic Practice.
1.6 Yogic principles of Food.
2.1 Prayer: Concept and recitation of Pranava and hymns.
2.2 Cleansing Practice (Technique, Contraindications and Benefits):
2.3 Chalana Kriya/Loosening Practice (Technique, Contraindications and Benefits):
2.4 Yogasana (Technique, Contraindications and Benefits):
2.5 Pranayama (Technique, Contraindications and Benefits):
2.6 Dhyana (Technique and Benefits):
2.7 Classes related to life management and preventive health
Ayurvedic Diet and Nutrition Course (1 month – Equivalent 36 hrs)
2. Panchamahabhuta Theory
3. Tridosha Theory & Prakriti (Body Constitution)
4. Dhatus (Body Tissues)-Saptadhatus
5. Mala (Waste Products)-Trividhamala
6.Agni (Digestive Fire)- Jatharagni,Bhutagni,Datvagni
7.Ama (Toxins)
9. Ritucharya (Seasonal Regimen)
10.Ahara (Ayurvedic Diet & Nutrition)
12.Basic Ayurvedic Herbs
15. Adanakala(Uttarayana)
Meditation Teachers Training Course (1 month – Equivalent 90 hrs)
Unit 1: Foundations of Meditation Yoga
1.1 Introduction to Meditation Yoga: History and Principles
1.2 Understanding the Mind: Psychology and Neuroscience of Meditation
1.3 The Role of Breathing in Meditation
1.4 Techniques for Stress Management and Emotional Balance
1.5 Creating the Ideal Meditation Environment
1.6 Safety and Ethical Guidelines for Meditation Yoga Instructors
Unit 2: Core Meditation Practices
2.1 Guided Meditation Techniques: Body Scan, Breath Awareness, and Visualization
2.2 Mindfulness Meditation: Living in the Present
2.3 Concentration and Focus Training Techniques
2.4 Chakra Meditation: Balancing Energy Centers
Unit 3: Advanced Concepts in Meditation Yoga
3.1 Mantra Meditation: The Power of Sound
3.2 Yoga Nidra: Deep Relaxation Techniques
3.3 Teaching Philosophy and Emotional Intelligence for Instructors
3.4 Designing Meditation Yoga Classes for Diverse Audiences
Unit 4: Practicum and Teaching Experience
4.1 Hands-on Practice of Core Techniques
4.2 Scenario-based Teaching Demonstrations
4.3 Peer and Instructor Feedback
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