Face Yoga and its benefits

You must have heard of Face Yoga, but do you have any idea of wonders that it does to your skin naturally? Let's go through the super wow benefits of Face Yoga at a glance.

We know that, Yoga is the age old discipline which has been the buzzword for a healthier lifestyle for quite some time now. But, the term Facial Yoga is also gaining so much popularity these days as people specifically females seem to be more interested by seeing the results of it and are shifting from the expensive cosmetic products to this natural face care remedy.

Yoga poses like Kapal Bharti and several other helps to make your face glowing and toned. But, these start showing some effects only when you do Yoga consistently. However, in this busy world everyone does not have time to do yoga everyday. Well, in that case, all you need to do is Face Yoga and for this you would need to take out only five to ten minutes from your daily schedule. It sounds too good to be true, but the new techniques touted by skin care brands, spas, as well as gyms for the face claim that repeating specific movements can boost circulation and lift and tighten skin over time.

How effective is face yoga ?

Yoga is actually effective but you have to be committed to the regimen. As facial aging is due in part to muscle loss, following a routine face exercise may strengthen those muscles and this will aid in making the entire face look more firm and youthful as per the experts. It’s a really great natural solution to regain your youthful appearance, and a great alternative to Botox and plastic surgery.

Here are some Simple Face Exercises

Puff Up Your Cheeks

Here, you need to Puff out both of your cheeks and shift the air in your mouth from one cheek to the other, 5 times. Then release air while making a small “O”. Keep repeating the exercise three-four times to keep your cheeks firm.

Stick the Tongue Out

Yes, I am serious. You need to stick your tongue out as far as it will go, and hold this pose for 60 seconds. Repeat this for 3 times.

Look Up at The Ceiling

Here, you need to look up and pucker your mouth like you’re about to kiss something. Hold for 5 seconds, and then do 5 reps. For a more prominent jawline and high cheekbones, you can also stick out your tongue while looking up at the ceiling in order to stretch and strengthen the muscles in your neck. Return to a neutral position to continue the exercise every time.

 Oh!

Drop the jaw to open your mouth, and make a small “O” with your lips. While keeping your jaw dropped, widen your lips like you’re going to smile. Keep repeating small “O” big “O” about 10 times.

Fish Face

Smile while pursing your lips, then create a fish face by sucking the inside of your cheeks into the gap between the sides of your teeth. Continue this exercise five times to firm and tone your lips and cheeks.

Bye Bye Crow's Feet

This exercise works wonders to decrease unwanted lines around your eyes, also known as crow’s feet. Here you need to open your eyes wide, as if startled or scared. Pull your skin back while doing this exercise with the help of your hands.

These exercises are so simple that you doo them anywhere in spare time and it would surely work wonders on your face and would make your skin firm, toned and youthful.