Our stomach is more than the centre of digestion. It’s the core of our energy, our intuition, and our emotional world. Yet, it’s often a place we disconnect from or view with judgment. Through the gentle ritual of dry brushing your stomach, we’re invited to come back to ourselves, not just physically, but emotionally and energetically too.
Why Dry Brush the Stomach?
Dry brushing the stomach is a powerful yet gentle way to awaken circulation, stimulate digestion, and support the body’s natural detox pathways. The stomach contains important lymphatic vessels and is connected to the vagus nerve, which helps regulate the parasympathetic nervous system.
Benefits of Dry Brushing the Stomach
- Supports Lymphatic FlowBrushing in a clockwise direction follows the natural flow of the digestive tract and lymphatic system, aiding in the body’s cleansing process.
- Gently Exfoliates & Softens SkinThe stomach often experiences dryness or skin sensitivity. Brushing helps lift away dull skin, leaving it smoother and more receptive to hydration.
- Awakens the Nervous SystemThe stomach houses emotional tension and is linked to the body’s stress response. Gentle brushing can calm the nervous system and encourage a deeper breath and relaxation.
How to Dry Brush Your Stomach: A Simple Ritual
Step 1: Choose the Right Brush Use a soft, natural bristle brush like those in By Katia’s interchangeable body brush collection, perfectly designed for sensitive areas like the belly.
Step 2: Prep Your Skin Dry brush only on clean, dry skin. This ritual is best done before a shower or bath.
Step 3: Brush in a Clockwise Motion
- Starting at the lower right side of your abdomen, gently brush in a clockwise, circular motion.
- Complete 6 full circles, following the natural direction of your intestines and lymph flow.
- Keep your pressure light and intentional. This is a moment of softness.
Step 4: Rinse & Restore Step into a warm shower to cleanse and refresh. Follow with By Katia’s Body Cleansing Oil, allowing the moisture to lock into newly exfoliated skin.
How Often Should You Dry Brush Your Stomach?
2–3 times per week is ideal for most. If you’re working on digestion or lymphatic drainage, daily use may be beneficial. Just stay gentle and present with your body.
Your Core is Sacred
To dry brush your stomach is to honour your centre. It’s a chance to replace judgment with care, and disconnection with presence. Let every brushstroke be a breath, every circle a return to yourself. By Katia’s Ritual Pack, featuring our Body Cleansing Oil and custom-crafted brushes, turns this moment into more than skincare. It becomes a sacred act of re-connection.
