Facial Yoga: what is it and what are its benefits?

Find out everything about Facial Yoga.

The expression on our face reflects the state of our emotions. It is also a reflection of our history. Through the face, we can learn many things about a person.

We can glimpse the emotional state he is in at the moment we observe him. We can also deduce certain aspects about his past.

That is why it is important to use tools that allow us to relax and take care of the muscles of the face: because although we are not aware of it, they hold a great weight.

What is Face Yoga?

Facial Yoga is a beauty technique that consists of mobilizing, activating and stretching specific areas of the face to properly oxygenate them. In addition, it also seeks complete relaxation and revitalization.

Through gentle stretching, toning exercises, small massages and conscious breathing, we maintain the strength and elasticity of the facial muscles and allow the blood to properly nourish the skin.

According to the specialist Diana Bordón, “the muscles of the face are not different from those of the rest of the body, they are simply smaller. If you don't exercise your body, it becomes flaccid and weak. The same happens with the muscles of the face.

Facial Yoga is, therefore, a perfect tool to cultivate facial muscle health.

What are the benefits of Facial Yoga?

This ancient practice generates very positive effects on the body:

• allows blood to circulate properly throughout the face, nourishing the cells of each muscle (we have dozens of them on the face),
• Provides a fresher and more youthful appearance, more relaxed and happy,
• releases accumulated tension
• can relieve headache
• activates the parasympathetic nervous system, allowing the body to restore and revitalize itself,
• Gives shine and color to the skin...

The ideal is to practice it 4 to 5 times a week for 15 minutes . It can be done at any time of the day: in your morning beauty routine, during your lunch break or after a long day of activity and hustle…

Small Facial Yoga practice.

The practice of Facial Yoga is not complicated: it should be simple, straightforward and somewhat intuitive. At first it is better to follow a guide: on the Internet you will find many videos about it.

You can also read the wonderful book by Diana Bordón: "Facial Yoga, another beauty is possible" .

Today we share with you a little exercise so that you can incorporate it into your conscious beauty ritual:

Stand in front of the mirror.

Relax your shoulders and lengthen your neck.

Soften the frown and breathe for a few moments.

Inhale through the nose.

Exhale through the nose.

Inhale.

exhale.

Now suck in the cheeks as much as you can and while holding this position gently tap them with your hands.

Hold this position for 30 seconds and repeat the exercise 10 times.

As you practice this style of yoga and investigate different sequences and dynamics, little by little you will develop your own intuition and create your own mini Facial Yoga classes.

Mae Knapnougel