Yoga for the face? As the name suggests, Face Yoga is about gymnastic exercises, i.e. “sporty” exercises for the face. The numerous facial muscles are trained and thus premature skin ageing, tension and stress are prevented, and the lymph flow and blood circulation are stimulated. Nothing stands in the way of a rosy & fresh face.
Our little Face Yoga 1×1 shows you how to easily do the appropriate relaxation exercises at home.
Preparation is half the battle
Before you start, you should do some quick preparations:- Take your time, it will take you about 20-30 minutes
- The ideal time is in the morning or in the evening. Before or after your skincare routine and ideally without make-up.
- Wash your hands and face thoroughly.
- Especially at the beginning, it can help to do the exercises in front of a mirror with enough light so that you develop a feeling for the muscles and the right movements.
A little tip in advance: you can really exaggerate your facial expressions! For a short moment, this tenses the muscles and that’s exactly what helps in the end.
Step 1:
Neck and face massage
You should start with a neck and face massage to stimulate blood circulation. A facial oil (pure coconut or almond oil also works) or a day/night cream is perfect as a base so that the fingertips glide well over the face. Sweep along the neck from bottom to top, up to the chin. The same works for the cheeks: With gentle pressure, stroke from the earlobe to the chin. The massage also stimulates the lymphatic fluids. These transport deposits and toxins out of the tissues, relieving facial swelling. [5-10 minutes daily]
For even more detailed instructions, you can find numerous videos on YouTube, but here is one of our recommendations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0keQKjAe6kY
Pro-Tip: You can also use a jade roller or a gua-sha stone for the massage. You can get one of these in every drugstore nowadays. We have also selected a short tutorial for you here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Is4T4Zrvf_g
Step 2:
Face Yoga Exercises
- #1 The Fish-Face
- #2 The Lion-Face
- #3 The O
- #4 Chewing gum
- #5 Mouthwash exercise
Step 3:
The extra mile – nutrition & sleep!
For a radiant face, you not only need a little workout but also the right diet is important. Here are a few things you should pay attention to in addition:
- Drink enough water: Water helps to flush excess toxins out of your organism
- No alcohol: Alcohol dries out the body & therefore leads to water retention. Without it, your face will look less bloated
- Less salt & sugar: Salt & sugar have similar effects as alcohol. Reducing them will help your face look less puffy
- Enough sleep: 7-8 hours of sleep also helps to avoid a swollen face.
