Japanese yoga for the face: 6 anti-aging exercises for wrinkles and stress

Yoga for the face — a set of exercises that is called a healthy alternative to plastic surgery, Botox injections and other beauty injections. It works in exactly the same way as yoga for the body: it relaxes, relieves stress, strengthens muscles.

If we consider all this acceptable for the body, then   the face is often forgotten. For those who do not want to put up with age-related changes, we have prepared 6 asanas that really work. Everything you need — take some time to exercise every day.

• Yoga for the face: simple exercises for wrinkles and sagging skin
• 1. Exercise for sagging eyelids
• 2. Exercise from  sagging corners of the lips
• 3. Exercise from nasolabial folds and for lip volume
• 4. Exercise from the second chin
• 5. Anti-wrinkle exercise on forehead
• 6. Full face tone exercise
• Why facial yoga exercises are effective
• How to do facial yoga effectively

Yoga for the face: simple exercises for  wrinkles & sagging skin

There are several types of facial gymnastics. One of the most effective is considered Japanese yoga for the face, developed by Fumiko Takatsu. She practiced regular yoga all her life, but after the accident, she had to deal with rapid aging due to the stress she experienced. Then Fumiko came up with the idea of ​​​​using ordinary asanas from yoga for the face. After adapting the exercises, she noticed how her appearance was gradually changing. All the unpleasant consequences of the accident disappeared, wrinkles were noticeably smoothed out and skin tone improved.

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Takatsu continued to develop her system, which consists of many exercises. They are aimed at solving problems with sagging eyelids, nasolabial folds, facial wrinkles. We invite you to get acquainted with her base.

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1. Exercise for sagging eyelids

Raise your shoulders up, tense up and relax. Raise one arm at a 45 degree angle. Don't forget to breathe deeply. Place your other hand behind your head. Place your ring finger on the eyebrow and pull it a little up, the middle one presses the temple. Now tilt your head to shoulder.

The second step of the exercise — it is breathing with the tongue hanging out. Tilt your head to  shoulder, inhale and exhale through your mouth, sticking out your tongue as far as possible. Relax and do the same with the other hand.

2. Exercise from  sagging corners of the lips

Fold your hands in front of you, pressing your palms against each other. Raise your shoulders, tense up and relax. Now smile broadly and sincerely at your reflection in the mirror. Your lip corners should be on the same level. Hold the pose for five seconds.

3. Exercise from nasolabial folds and for lip volume

Hold your hands in the same way as in the previous exercise. Take a pencil or pen into your mouth and pull your lips in you. Hold this position for five seconds.

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4. Exercise from the second chin

Place two fingers together and press them to lips. Now inspire and puff out your cheeks. Lift your chin up and hold the pose for five seconds.

5. Anti-wrinkle exercise on forehead

Close your palms into fists. Place them on the forehead, so that the knuckles of middle    of the forehead. Press down on the skin and swipe the knuckles from the center to the temples. Repeat 5-10 times.

6. Full face toning exercise

Straighten your back, inhale and exhale. Now stretch your lips with a tube and tilt your head back a little. Return your head to its original position and blow a kiss. Repeat 5  times.

Read also: Best techniques in fighting nasolabial wrinkles

Why facial yoga exercises are effective

Fumiko Takatsu's system has become popular all over the world. She helps women fight age in a simple way — with facial charging. She is sure that the muscles on the face should be trained in the same way as the body. Regularly performing special asanas, you can tighten the skin, reduce wrinkles, improve blood circulation and complexion.

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What what singularity of yoga for the face? Fumiko is sure that the internal state should match the external one. Therefore, yoga for the face is based on deep breathing and relaxation. It is the same as regular yoga, it relieves tension and stress. Along with getting rid of the effects of stress, facial muscles are trained, which reduces wrinkles and marks of age.

How to effectively practice yoga for the face

1. Exercise regularly at times that are convenient for you. Usually it is morning and evening during time of beauty treatments.

2. Combine yoga for the face with yoga for the body.

3. Perform the exercises with a straight back.

4. Make sure you stick to the time given in each exercise.

5. First results can be seen after 2 weeks of regular exercise.

6. Yoga for the face should be combined with a healthy diet, habits and skin care. Fumiko especially recommend homemade masks and lotions made from natural products. For example, yogurt or egg white will be an excellent base for a mask.

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