Face yoga: 7 exercises to enhance skin elasticity, reduce fine lines, promote relaxation

Face yoga can enhance skin tone, reduce wrinkles, and promote relaxation. (Image: Canva)

Face yoga is a natural, non-invasive technique designed to enhance the appearance and health of the skin. By performing specific facial exercises, face yoga helps to tone and strengthen the muscles beneath the skin, leading to improved elasticity and a more youthful look. Unlike cosmetic procedures, face yoga offers a holistic approach, promoting relaxation and reducing stress, which can further benefit the skin's condition. Regular practice of face yoga can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, lift sagging areas, and promote a radiant complexion. This practice also boosts circulation, ensuring that skin cells receive more oxygen and nutrients, aiding in overall skin health. Whether you're looking to combat the signs of aging or simply want to maintain a healthy, glowing complexion, incorporating face yoga into your daily routine can be a beneficial and rejuvenating addition to your skincare regimen.

Here are seven face yoga exercises to enhance skin elasticity according to Mumbai-based face yoga practitioner Pramita Sharma.

Cheek lifter

How to do it: Smile as wide as you can, place your fingers lightly on the top part of your cheeks, and lift your cheeks towards your eyes. Hold for 10 seconds, then relax. Repeat 10 times.

Benefits: Helps firm and lift the cheek muscles.

Forehead smoother

How to do it: Place your hands on your forehead, fingers spread out between your eyebrows and hairline. Gently sweep your fingers outward across your forehead, applying slight pressure. Repeat 10 times.

Benefits: Reduces forehead lines and promotes smooth skin.

Jaw and neck firmer

How to do it: Tilt your head back and look at the ceiling. Push your lower lip out as far as possible to stretch the jaw and neck muscles. Hold for 10 seconds, then relax. Repeat 10 times.

Benefits: Tightens the jawline and reduces sagging in the neck area.

Eye opener

How to do it: Place your index fingers just above your eyebrows and your thumbs on the top part of your cheeks. Open your eyes wide and raise your eyebrows as high as you can. Hold for 10 seconds, then relax. Repeat 10 times.

Benefits: Reduces puffiness and fine lines around the eyes.

Lip firming

How to do it: Place your fingers on your lips and press your lips together as if you are going to blow a kiss. Hold for 10 seconds, then relax. Repeat 10 times.

Benefits: Firms the lip area and reduces fine lines around the mouth.

Nasolabial smoother

How to do it: Smile widely with your lips closed, then place your fingers on the corners of your mouth and gently press while lifting the corners of your mouth towards your ears. Hold for 10 seconds, then relax. Repeat 10 times.

Benefits: Reduces nasolabial folds (smile lines).

Neck and chin toner

How to do it: Tilt your head back and look at the ceiling, press your tongue against the roof of your mouth, and hold for 10 seconds. Relax and bring your head back to the normal position. Repeat 10 times.

Benefits: Tones and tightens the neck and chin area.

Incorporate these exercises into your daily routine for the best results. Maintain a healthy lifestyle, stay hydrated, and follow a good skincare regimen to complement your face yoga practice.