Facial yoga: the solution to fight against imperfections?

Is facial yoga really effective?

Le yoga du visage connaît un succès depuis plusieurs années. Inspiré du hatha yoga et de la médecine chinoise, le yoga du visage vise à ralentir les effets de la vieillesse en stimulant l’énergie vitale via des points d’acupuncture. Mais, mérite-t-il vraiment l’attention qu’on lui porte ? Explorons les faits, ses avantages et ses inconvénients pour ôter les questionnements autour de cette pratique. 

The arguments in favor of the effectiveness of facial yoga

Le yoga facial repose sur des principes simples mais puissants : l’exercice ciblé des muscles faciaux, la stimulation of blood and lymphatic circulation, and the deep relaxation. Through a series of movements and of breathing techniques, this practice aims to to strenghten, tone et loosen facial muscles, while promoting l’élimination des toxines and in stimulating collagen production.

Arguments

According to a 2018 study by JAMA Network, this practice can transform your face. By strengthening the firmness et l’élasticité skin, she réduit l’âge perçu de trois ans en moyenne. Sylvie Lefranc, experte en yoga du visage, confirme ces bienfaits en soulignant que des résultats spectaculaires peuvent être obtenus en quelques jours, sans l’aide de crèmes miracles ou de bistouris. Sur les réseaux sociaux, de nombreuses personnes partagent leurs expériences positives avec des clichés avant-après impressionnants. Outre les bénéfices esthétiques, le yoga du visage favorise la relaxation, réduit le stress, stimule le système immunitaire, et prévient divers maux tels que les maux de tête, les sinusites, ou encore le bruxisme.

The limits and precautions of facial yoga

Cependant, aucune rose n’est sans épines, et le yoga du visage n’échappe pas à quelques précautions. Mal réalisés ou trop intensifs, les exercices peuvent causer body aches, redness, even irritations. Il est essentiel de respecter les bonnes pratiques pour éviter ces désagréments. De plus, le yoga du visage n’est pas recommandé pour tous. Les personnes souffrant de certaines pathologies du visage ou du cou, comme une hernie cervicale, une thyroïdite, ou une paralysie faciale, devraient éviter cette pratique. En outre, la régularité est la clé du succès : pratiquez le yoga du visage sur une peau propre et hydratée, en évitant de créer des rides supplémentaires lors des mouvements.

Take your genetics into account

In addition, it is important to take into account the constraints imposed by facial yoga. To begin, the results are variables d’une personne à l’autre. En effet, certains peuvent observer des améliorations significatives, tandis que d’autres peuvent avoir des changements moins flagrants. Ceci est lié à la génétique et à l’âge. Ensuite, il faut s’armer de patience because the results are not instantaneous. Indeed, the exercises are carried out over a long period of time to obtain optimal results. Finally, take the time toperform movements correctly at risk of muscle tension caused by inappropriate or excessive movements. Can facial yoga be your beauty ally? Now let's discover the best exercises to firm each part of your face.

What are the best facial yoga exercises?

Explorez le monde fascinant des exercices de yoga du visage et découvrez comment sculpter votre visage avec des mouvements simples et efficaces. Nous détaillerons les meilleures pratiques pour chaque zone, vous permettant d’atteindre un équilibre harmonieux. Ce sont des exercices que vous pouvez facilement ajouter à votre morning yoga routine. 

Neck exercises

The nape and neck are areas that are often neglected even though they are exposed to the signs of aging. Over time, the neck can lose its sound elasticity, of his firmness and may reveal wrinkles, folds and a double chin. In addition, the skin of the neck is more fragile and thinner than that of the face. Fortunately, certain exercises can keep your neck looking youthful!

This first exercise involves practicing gentle rotations and targeted stretches to help tone this area. Try gently lifting your chin toward the ceiling alternating with side tilts. They can contribute to a skin more farm and to a appearance more young.

Other exercises

You can also perform pinching. Use your index finger and thumb on each hand and pinch your skin around your jawline, starting from your chin to your ears. Repeat this movement 20 times, increasing the pressure while making sure to lift your skin slightly upward. Thus, you will obtain a skin more farm, with over tone and more smooth. 

Then you can proceed to a massage. To do this, use your index fingers and thumbs to grasp the skin under the chin. Roll it under your fingers, starting from the center to the sides. Perform this gesture 20 times. This massage allows you to dislodge fats accumulated and reduce double chin. 

Exercises for the oval

What is facial oval? This is the area that concerns the cheekbones, temples and cheeks. It determines the shape of the face. But, as we age, the skin can become to release, deform or dig. To remedy this, you can firm and reshape it using several exercises. 

The first exercise is to form a V with your index and middle fingers. Place the tops of your fingers under your chin. Slide them quickly from the chin to the ears, pressing lightly on the skin. Repeat this movement 5 times. This exercise allows you to have a skin more tense, a face more young and outlines better defined. 

Other exercises

If you like to smile, the next exercise is for you! Place your index fingers on the corners of your lips and pull them down to create an inverted smile. Stay like this for a few seconds and release. Do this 10 times increasing in strength and duration. It allows you to obtain a skin more smooth and one oval more farm. 

For the last exercise, form an O shape with your mouth by stretching your lips and clenching your teeth. Look up to the sky, eyes wide open. Hold this posture for a few seconds and repeat 10 times. This method gives you a skin more smooth, relaxed et flexible. 

Cheekbone exercises

The cheekbones are the protruding parts of the cheeks, they give relief and charm to the face. But, they can lose in volume and in definition. However, it is possible to enhance, sculpt and strengthen them with simple exercises. 

Exercises

First, you can fill your cheeks with air to create internal pressure to tone the cheekbone muscles and push them upwards. Then, inhale through your nose and hold your breath. Continue by puffing out your cheeks as much as possible. Then, move the air from one cheek to the other by making circles with your mouth. The exercise should last 10 seconds with 5 repetitions. 

There is another exercise that is done using your thumbs and index fingers, placed on each cheekbone. Then, gently pinch your skin between your fingers using circular movements. Do this for 10 seconds. Continue by moving your fingers toward the outside of the cheekbone, following the bone. Repeat pinching along the entire length of the cheekbone, up to the ear. Do this exercise 3 times. This way, you promote the volume and radiance of your cheekbones. 

Eye exercises

The eyes are constantly being used, whether by light, screens, makeup or even reading. As a result, they suffer from signs of fatigue, stress and aging. But, to protect them, relax them or even beautify them, you can carry out exercises. 

For the first exercise, open your eyes wide. Close them strongly and quickly. Open them again and repeat the blink. The exercise is to be done 5 times for 10 seconds. It allows to lubricate your eyes, to to rest and to to clean. 

Other exercises

For the second exercise, keep your head straight and still while staring at a point in front of you. Slowly move your eyes up, right, down and left, making a complete circle with your eyes. Do this clockwise then counterclockwise. Perform 5 circles in each direction 3 times. This exercise allows you to'to soften and D'stretch your eyes. 

Le dernier exercice consiste à placer vos index et vos pouces sur vos sourcils, à la hauteur du coin interne de l’œil. Ensuite, pincez votre peau entre vos doigts en réalisant des mouvements circulaires pendant 10 secondes. Continuez en déplaçant vos doigts vers le coin extérieur de l’œil, en suivant la ligne de vos sourcils. Pincez sur toute la longueur des sourcils. Reproduisez ce geste sur vos cils inférieurs, en partant du coin interne de l’œil en se dirigeant vers le coin externe. Faites cet exercice 3 fois. Cet exercice promotes radiance and vitality in your eyes. 

Exercises for the forehead

The forehead is an area where involuntary contractions appear, which can create horizontal or vertical wrinkles like frown lines. In addition, over time, the forehead loses its shine and suppleness. To correct these imperfections, exercises exist. 

For the first exercise, place your index fingers on your eyebrows, pressing lightly downward. Next, contract your frontal muscles as if to frown, resisting with your fingers. Hold the contraction for 5 seconds. Repeat the exercise 10 times. This exercise allows you to work the frontal muscles, the main culprits of wrinkles. 

Other exercises

For this exercise, place your hands flat on your forehead with fingers apart and thumbs down, until you cover the entire surface of the forehead. Continue by sliding your hands outwards, starting from the forehead to the temples. Do this for 10 seconds, 5 times. This exercise allows you to smooth the forehead, of the massage and to unwind. 

Finally, for the last exercise, place your index and middle fingers on your forehead, at the height of your eyebrows. Then gently tap your forehead with your fingers, using quick movements for 10 seconds. Then, move your fingers to the top of the forehead, following the hairline. Tap over the entire height of the forehead. Do this exercise 3 times. He makes the'glow and the vitality on the forehead. 

Lip exercises

Lips can be damaged by everyday actions such as speaking, smiling, biting or applying makeup. But, external aggressions such as wind or cold can fuel dry lips. You can revitalize your face naturally with simple methods. 

To begin, inhale deeply through your nose and hold your breath. Then, purse your lips as if you were going to whistle. Blow out slowly through your mouth, making a “pff” sound. Do this for 10 seconds and inhale through your nose again. Repeat the exercise 5 times. Thus, you will obtain lips more luscious et farms. 

Other exercises

For the second exercise, place your index fingers at the corners of your mouth and pull them slightly upwards. Next, contract your lip muscles, as if to close them, while resisting with your fingers for 5 seconds. Do the exercise 10 times. This allows you to trtake shape and position from your lips.

The last exercise is to do with your index fingers and thumbs, placed in the middle of each lip. Continue by pursing your lips between your fingers, making circular movements for 10 seconds. Afterwards, move your fingers towards the corner of the lip, following the line. Pinch along the entire length of the lip. Do the same thing on the other lip. Repeat the exercise 10 times. He favors hydration et the shine. 

The benefits of facial yoga

Facial yoga can have many benefits both physically and psychologically. Here they are : 

• Facial yoga allows you to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, the fibers responsible for the elasticity and firmness of the skin. By working on them, it allows you to prevent and reduce the signs of aging, giving a lifting effect et rejuvenating. 
• This method helps strengthen and relax the facial muscles. 

• Become aware of your face. 

• To relax. 

Conclusion

Vous aspirez à un visage lisse et radieux ? Le yoga du visage stimule la fermeté de la peau, réduisant les effets de l’âge sur la peau. Les avantages esthétiques s’accompagnent d’une relaxation profonde, d’une réduction du stress et de bienfaits immunitaires. Cependant, la rigueur des exercices et la patience sont essentielles, avec quelques précautions pour éviter irritations et courbatures.

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