Yoga poses, pranayama and other practices that can create pressure on the face due to its alignment are referred to as facial yoga. You may be confident that when you perform the next poses, it will significantly contribute to helping you achieve that beautiful glow and get a sculpted look. To achieve a sculpted look without cosmetic enhancements or surgery, adopt the techniques listed in this series by Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar, Founder of Akshar Yoga Institutions , Himalaya Yoga Ashrama, World Yoga Organisation.
Surya Namaskar
A salute to the Sun is known as the Surya Namaskar. Eight asanas in all, divided into twelve steps for the right and left sides, make up the Surya Namaskar. These are called sun salutations as these are performed before sunrise.
Your body will be under your control, your mind will be at ease, your energies will be balanced, and your consciousness will be at peace as a result of this.
Surya Namaskar is a potent mindfulness-enhancing exercise. With consistent practise, you will approach every work with great attention and consciousness. You can start with 11 cycles initially and gradually move to 21 cycles a day.
Pranayama Technique – Kapal Bhati
Additionally you can also include pranayama techniques like Anulom Vilom, Khand and Kapal Bhati pranayama.
These breathing techniques are great for relaxation of the mind. Practising them regularly will help not only for weight loss but it also helps to cleanse your system from the inside thus giving you a sculpted and glowing look.
Start each of these breathing techniques by sitting in a relaxed position, such as the ardhapadmasan, padmasana, or sukhasan. Straighten your back, close your eyes and focus on the pranayama.
Siddha Walk
This is an ancient yogic practice which boosts physical, mental and spiritual health. There is a scientific approach to siddha walk based on infinity or shape of 8. You are supposed to form shape 8 while walking from South to North direction. You must do this for 21 minutes to reap the benefits.
Halasana
- Lie down on your back and place your palms on the floor at the sides of your thigh.
- Lift your legs up in 90 degrees angle while keeping the palms firmly on the ground.
- Lift your lower body gently and bring your toes behind your neck.
- You can use your hands to provide support to your lower back.
- Hold this position for 15 seconds and then return back.
Chakrasana (Wheel pose)
- Lie down, place your hands firmly on the ground on sides of your head.
- Now rrotate your arms at the shoulders.
- Take a deep breath and lift your entire body in an arch.
- Hold this position for 20 seconds.
Dhanurasana
- Lie on your stomach, inhale and lift both arms and legs.
- Look up as you try to lift arms and legs as high as possible.
- Hold this position for 20 seconds.
Yoga is a holistic, side-effect-free option for dealing with concerns with your skin and appearance. The alignment of these particular postures is meant, according to science, to improve blood flow to the face and neck region. In turn, this is in charge of accumulating energies in the upper body.
