Most of us are so worried about the fat in our body that we forget to notice the fat in our face. But you know what – even that is damaging our looks.
We all know yoga helps us reduce belly fat, and you can also lose weight through yoga. So what can you do to get rid of those flabby cheeks and double chin? Well, there are a number of effective facial exercises – and that’s what this post is all about.
The Cheek Workout
- Close your mouth and press your lips together
- Blow air under your upper lip, and hold this position for 10 seconds
- Transfer the air towards your left cheek and hold the position for 10 more seconds
- Transfer the air towards your right cheek, and continue by holding for 10 more seconds
- Do about 10 – 15 cycles
Benefits
Helps reduce the chubbiness of your cheeks.
Fish Face
- Suck your cheeks in and purse your lips
- Maintain the pose and try to smile
- Hold the position for five seconds
Lion Face
- Inhale through your nose, make fists tightly, and squeeze your facial muscles
- Exhale through your mouth, and as you do so, stick your tongue out as much as you can and open your eyes as wide as possible. Open your hands too at the same time
- Hold the position for 10 seconds and relax
Benefits
Stretches the facial muscles and releases tension
Surprise Me
- Open your eyes wide. Make sure your eyebrows aren’t wrinkled
- Stay this way and focus on a point at a distance
- Maintain the position for about 10 seconds, and relax
Benefits
Makes your eyebrows smooth.
Jaw Release
- Begin by moving your jaw as if you are chewing something
- Ensure your lips are closed as you perform this exercise
- Inhale deeply, and hum as you exhale
- Open your mouth wide and press your tongue against the lower teeth
- Maintain this position for about five seconds, after which you can relax
Benefits
Gives you higher cheekbones and an attractive jawline.
Blowing Air
- Keep your spine erect and tilt your head backwards. Ensure your eyes are directed towards the ceiling and you can see it
- Pull out your lips and blow air
- Keep doing this for 10 seconds and then relax
Benefits
Works the facial and neck muscles. Helps reduce double chin and gives you a natural face lift and a leaner appearance to your face.
Puppet Face
- Lift the line between your nose and lips
- Tightly press your cheekbones and the line between your nose and lips with your fingers
- Lift the muscles against the resistance offered by your fingers
- Repeat this 20 – 30 times
Benefits
Reduces the fat in your cheeks and the line between your nose and lips.
Face yoga combines facial exercise with yoga to help you train the muscles around your face and to help you not only get rid of the unwanted artifacts that come along with again (such as baggy eyes, wrinkles, ect.) but also slim down your face, chisel a new you ready to make an impression.
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