I Come In Hot | Facial Gua Sha, A Winter Care Practice

The loud, rapid, low-tone crunch of my steps

Stops me in my tracks

I take a moment to take it in: the newly fallen snow heavy on the ground

On the branches

The air quiet

Pierced only by the chill and the bird

Calling—

I breathe it in

The snow slows me

I love these cold winter days that beg for fire.

I give over to it and light one—and a candle.

There on my coffee table, I see my oil and gua sha, a practice that brings heat to my body.

I reach for them, sit back under a quilt, and indulge in my daily winter care, that for me, always starts with my skin.

A few drops of oil soak immediately into my dry face, a few more, and I begin to sweep gently down my neck, six times each side.

I move through my 5-min routine, when I can, I go longer, it feels so good.

I want to introduce my daughter to this beautiful practice that is part skin care, part energy care, so I sign us up for a local workshop with our acupuncturist Nicole Miziolek of Qi Acupuncture in Hastings on Hudson, NY.

What we learn in an evening, Nicole generously shares as a Practice here in Revery and will share again in person for those local to NYC on February, 22.

For Nicole's gua sha guided practice for your own at-home skin care:

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Community Events

Looking for a little extra loving winter care, join us at one of these events:

Winter Warmth: A Women’s Retreat | Katonah, NY | Feb 7, 2026

Jess Vecchiarelli of The Aligned Path hosts a warming winter retreat for women with Qi Gong, breathwork, meditation, sound bowls, gentle movement, and a warming tea ceremony at the Caramoor Center for the Arts in Katonah, NY.

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Haramara Yoga Retreat with Nicole Cronin | Sayulita, Mexico | Feb 7-14, 2026

Join San Francisco-based yoga teacher and owner of The Pad Studios, Nicole Cronin, at Sayulita’s world-renowned retreat center, Haramara. This spacious gathering will be about simplicity, nature, ease and celebrating this precious life. You will return home rested, refreshed and re-energized!

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Lifted: The Ritual of Gua Sha & Cupping

A slow, grounding afternoon of facial care and gentle ritual with acupuncturist Nicole Miziolek. Receive a gua sha kit, practice together in community, and leave refreshed, informed, and empowered to support your skin naturally at home.

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Wherever this full moon finds you we hope you're keeping warm,

Sandra & Sarah