Archive for April 21st, 2009

Facial Yoga

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Free Your Tongue
It is recommended that you hold this pose for 60 seconds. It is good if your eyes water; that flushes the toxins that may have accumulated there.
Exercising your face muscles tightens, tones and, according to practitioners, combats aging yoga

Temple Dancer Eyes
This exercise works on the ring muscles of the eyes to prevent sagging skin and crow’s feet.

Exercising your face muscles tightens, tones and, according to practitioners, combats aging yoga
Smiling Fish Face
Smile while pursing your lips. This pose is modeled after the look celebrities often give the paparazzi.
Exercising your face muscles tightens, tones and, according to practitioners, combats aging yoga

Lion Face, Part I
Inhale through your nose, make fists and squeeze all your facial muscles…

Exercising your face muscles tightens, tones and, according to practitioners, combats aging yoga

Lion Face, Part II
Now exhale through your mouth, stick out your tongue, roll your eyes up and open your hands. Repeat three times.

Exercising your face muscles tightens, tones and, according to practitioners, combats aging yoga

Surprise Me!
Widen your eyes, as though surprised, but try not to wrinkle the brow. Focus on a point in front of you for about five to ten seconds. Then repeat, four times.

Exercising your face muscles tightens, tones and, according to practitioners, combats aging yoga

Satchmo
Named for Louis Armstrong, this poses mimics the cheeks of a trumpet player.

Exercising your face muscles tightens, tones and, according to practitioners, combats aging yoga

Marilyn
The repetitive puckering and blowing creates stronger, firmer lips.

Exercising your face muscles tightens, tones and, according to practitioners, combats aging yoga

Baby Bird
Swallow while pressing the tip of the tongue to the roof of your mouth. Then tilt your head slightly to the left and swallow. Then repeat, towards the right. This exercise helps jowls from forming.

Exercising your face muscles tightens, tones and, according to practitioners, combats aging yoga
Buddha Face
Close your eyes, relax and imagine a point between the brows. Hold for one minute, or longer.
Exercising your face muscles tightens, tones and, according to practitioners, combats aging yoga
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