Facial yoga exercises to reduce expression lines! – GOOD SHAPE

That yoga It’s an age-old practice that helps relieve body tension and strengthen some muscles, you probably already know. But did you know that, if applied to the face, it brings similar benefits and can even disappear with a few wrinkles? “A face yoga it is a stimulation of the face through repetitive movements and breathing techniques”, explains dermatologist specialist in aesthetics Geisa Costa (@drageisacosta).

According to the professional, with her we can also prevent signs of aging. “The exercises work the hypodermis (bottom layer of skin), the dermis (middle layer), and the epidermis (superficial layer),” he says. They increase blood circulation, eliminate toxins and contribute to reducing sagging.

But you need to follow the recommendations of experts to the letter when performing. “If facial yoga is not done correctly, instead of minimizing problems, it can increase them — it is worth remembering that the wrinkles are formed by repetition”, warns Geisa.

Basic facial yoga exercises to do at home

Who teaches the step by step for beginners is the beautician and cosmetologist Roseli Siqueira (@roselisiqueira). “Apply gentle pressure to the indicated area. Then perform decompression to relieve tension. Repeat each exercise three times,” he explains.

1 – Forehead

Place four fingers of each hand in the center of the forehead. As you contract and relax your forehead, slide your fingers down to your temples.

2 – Eyes

Place two fingers on the eyebrows. Without removing your fingers, lift your eyelids and force them to close your eyes.

3 – Mouth

Place two fingers in the corner of your mouth. Without removing your fingers, give a soft smile and purse your lips.

MASC Face Yoga

When studying the breathing techniques within the millennial practice, speech therapist Alessandra Scavone (@mascfacial), which had already created the MASC Facial method, decided to open a branch within it called MASC Face Yoga. “There are more than 70 exercises that combine breathing and ways of working the area. As the muscles in the face are much smaller than those in the body, we need less time to achieve the desired firmness and tone.”, he explains.

One of the questions that MASC Face Yoga seeks to solve is the so-called facial asymmetry — one eye bigger than the other, a more raised eyebrow, or even a smile that hangs more to one side. “In fact, everyone (without exception) has facial asymmetry. This is normal, but it can be improved with habits and correct movements”, says Alessandra.

In addition to regularly practicing face yogashe recommends following some day-to-day tips:

Posture: “If you are seeing more wrinkles on one side of the neckcheck your posture—make sure you are sitting and standing with your spine straight and relaxed, shoulders even, and breathing steady”;

Cell phone: “Use headphones in calls and whenever you can. With them, it is possible to keep the head and shoulders straight while the person is talking (avoiding the formation of the double chin) and it is possible to smile more evenly. Cell phone use usually puts pressure on one side of the face more than the other”;

Sleeping position: “A sleeping position it is one of the main causes of asymmetry in our face. Sleeping on your back is the best position to help prevent wrinkles and asymmetry. And even if you sleep on your back, your pillow can be a big problem. Try experimenting with models designed to reduce pressure and friction on your face. And prefer satin pillowcases.”

Ale Scavone’s Exercises

1 – Neck

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Start by looking forward. He turns his head to the right so that it is in line with his right shoulder and then tilts his head back. Hold for 6 to 8 seconds. Return your head to the starting position. Repeat to the other side.

2 – double chin

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Push your chin with the back of your fingers and support your elbow with your other hand, as if your gaze were directed downwards and your hand was lifting your face upwards. Hold for 3 deep breaths.
Then, using the tops of the fingers of both hands, gently tap the jowls, alternating between each hand, for 15 seconds.

3 – Lips and mouth

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Tilt your head back gently and look up at the sky 10 times. Make the sound of a kiss. So relax your face and take a deep breath.

After exhaling, imagine that you are blowing out a candle by pushing your lips out slightly. Relax and repeat two more times.

4 – Cheeks

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Puff up your cheeks and lips, as if your mouth were full of water. Put your hands on your lips so they don’t form wrinkles. Breathe through your nose. Then start transferring the air from one side to the other. Do it for thirty seconds.