Yoga Relaxation For Your Face

 

 

 Because Tension Shows In Your Face

Use this simple routine once per day, or more, depending on how much stress you are experiencing.  It's a great idea to follow up with a home facial treatment afterward.  

Yoga Relaxation For Your Face Routine

Lie down comfortably on your mat, legs outstretched, arms gently resting at your sides.  Palms should be facing up.

Close your eyes and take three slow, deep breaths.  In your mind's eye, imagine breathing in positive thoughts and exhaling out any negative ones.

As you inhale, tighten the muscles in your body, head to toe; feel them become tense and rigid.

As you exhale, loosen your hold on your muscles, letting them relax and become soft; taking any tension out of your body.

Bring your shoulders up to your ears as far as you can, keeping your head and your whole body flat on your mat.  Hold this position, counting to five, and then slowly drop your shoulders back down to the mat.

Now for your arms.  Tense the muscles in them, allowing them to flow in nearer to your body; hold them as close to you as you can.  Count to five.  Relax and release your arms, letting them fall away from your body.  Focus on all tension ebbing away from you as your arms fall limply to the sides of your body.

Repeat this same technique, continuing on with your abdomen, buttocks, legs, and finishing with your feet.