There benefits of yoga on your body are endless, but have you ever heard of yoga for your face? Regular yoga stretches and relaxes your body, and face yoga does the same. Face yoga consists of stretching the muscles in your face as a way to combat aging and wrinkles. Who needs expensive creams when you can beat aging with your own hands? So if you want that youthful glow, don’t break the bank on skincare products, try these 5 face yoga moves to target sagging skin instead:
Jaw stretch
The jaw stretch move is a perfect alternative to neck tightening and jaw fillers. All you have to do is pucker your lips to one side, turn your head to that side and lift your head to a 45-degree angle, hold it for 3 seconds, and repeat on the other side. This motion will tighten your jaw and get rid of fat on your chin.
Cheek plumper
Don’t spend all that money on cheek filler, just try this simple move instead! The move is super easy and only requires you to basically make a fish face. Suck your cheeks in until your lips form into a “fish face” and hold it for up to 10 seconds. Repeat this at least 5 times and watch your cheeks get plumper.
Eye firmer
This move is excellent for crow’s feet, puffiness, eye bags, and other eye needs. Simply form a “V” shape with your pointer and middle finger and press them on your eyebrows. Look up at the ceiling and raise your lower eyelids so that your eyes are squinting. Repeat this 6 times and then tightly squeeze your eyes shut for 10 seconds.
Smooth the brow
Feel like you need botox but don’t want to spend the money? Just try this move instead! It’s perfect for those annoying horizontal forehead lines. Just place both hands on your forehead with your fingertips spread between your eyebrows and hairline. While applying light pressure, move your fingers outwards across your forehead to your temples. Repeat this 10 times.
Manual facelift
This move is a great alternative to face fillers and lifts and helps get rid of smile lines. Put both your hands on your temples and push your palms up and back so that the sides of your face get lifted. Drop your jaw and Form an “O” shape with your mouth. Hold this for 5 seconds and repeat twice.
