Chandigarh February 20 (Punjab Khabarnama Bureau): Looking for a natural way to stay youthful and vibrant? Yoga, an ancient practice that combines movement, breath and awareness, offers more than just physical fitness. When you bring in practices like pranayama (breathing techniques), asanas (postures), and mudras (gestures), you tap into a powerful source of keeping your energy high, your body ageless and your skin radiant like the Himalayan yogis. Simultaneously, you can work on face muscles with your fingers to get a sculpted, plumped up look.
A. Body Tapping
- Begin by gently tapping the top of your head and moving towards the back.
- Next, tap along your face and neck.
- Move to your upper back, chest, stomach, and lower back, ensuring even stimulation.
- Tap along your left arm, covering both directions, including the armpits and sides.
- Finally, tap down your legs, from your thighs to your ankles, then back up.
- This technique boosts circulation, supports skin health, and leaves you feeling refreshed and energized.
B. Forehead Smoother
- Place your index finger and middle finger just above your eyebrows.
- Apply gentle upward pressure to lift the skin.
- Here, you can massage the temples, in both clockwise and anti-clockwise direction.
- Release and repeat the movement 5-10 times.
C. Under Eye Yoga
- Sit comfortably with a straight spine and relaxed shoulders.
- Place your index fingers gently under your eyes, just above the cheekbones.
- Apply light pressure and look upwards while slightly squinting your eyes.
- Hold for 5-10 seconds and then release.
- Repeat the movement 8-10 times daily for best results.
- Relax your face after completing the exercise.
D. Cheek Puff Exercise for Toned Facial Muscles
- Sit comfortably with a straight back and relaxed shoulders.
- Fill your mouth with air, puffing up your cheeks completely.
- Hold the air in your mouth for 10-15 seconds, moving it from one cheek to the other.
- Release the air gently and relax your face.
- Repeat this exercise 8-10 times for noticeable results.
Benefits
Soften Wrinkles and Fine Lines: Regularly practising face yoga helps tone the muscles in your face, making wrinkles and fine lines, especially around your eyes and mouth, less noticeable.
Boost Skin Circulation: The gentle movements stimulate blood flow to your skin, helping it glow naturally while preventing sagging.
Improve Skin Elasticity: By strengthening facial muscles, face yoga helps keep your skin firm and more youthful-looking by enhancing its elasticity.
Lift and Firm Up: Targeted exercises help lift areas like your cheeks and jawline, giving your face a more defined, sculpted look.
Encourage Collagen Production: The massage and movement involved in face yoga stimulate collagen, keeping your skin firm and resilient as you age.
Summary: Face yoga experts recommend finger-tapping techniques to boost circulation, tone facial muscles, and slow down signs of aging naturally.