Face Yoga
Many people do not realize that we have about 57 muscles on our face, yet we don’t exercise even one of them consciously.
Face yoga helps reduce wrinkles and is anti-aging when practiced regularly.
Sit comfortably on a floor or chair, do not slouch, and fix a point in front of you before beginning.
Tongue Movements for Laugh Line Wrinkles
Close your mouth and run the tip of your tongue all over inside of your mouth.
Begin with the back of your upper lip, slowly moving the tongue left to right to left inside of the upper lip.
Repeat the same with the lower lip. Practice this five times, slowly on each side.
Cheek Massage From Inside
Phase 2: Take the tip of the tongue to the right cheek and gently move it clockwise and anticlockwise inside your cheek.
Repeat the same on the left side. Practice three times slowly on each side.
Circular Tongue Rotation for Cheek and Gum Massage
Phase 3: Move the tongue in a complete circular movement, touching the inside of the cheek.
The tongue runs along the outer teeth, massaging the cheek and outer gum.
Practice the same in anticlockwise direction. Do this three times slowly.
Inner Gum Massage
Phase 4: Move the tongue in a complete circular movement, running the tip of your tongue on the inner walls of the teeth, massaging the inner gums.
Practice this in anti-clockwise and clockwise direction.
Upper and Lower Teeth Wall Movement
Phase 5: Move the tongue in a complete circular movement on the walls of the upper teeth, touching the outer gums and returning back touching the inner gums.
Practice this in clockwise and anticlockwise direction. Repeat for the lower jaw.
Variations to Strengthen Facial Muscles
Variation 2: Pout the lips, take them to the right, hold for six counts, return to center, and repeat on the other side.
Variation 3: Pout the lips and quickly move from side to side for 4–5 times.
Variation 4: Keep lips closed, jet out the chin and lower jaw, and move them in and out slowly for 4–5 times.
Variation 5: Keep lips closed and move the lower jaw from side to side slowly for 4–5 times.
Variation 6: Open the mouth wide and move the lower jaw in and out 4–5 times.
Variation 7: Look upwards at the ceiling with mouth closed, jut out the chin and then jut in. Practice 10 times.
Variation 8: Look upwards to the ceiling with mouth closed, turn head to right, jut out the chin and then jut in. Repeat five times and switch to the left side.
Variation 9: Open the mouth wide and move the lower jaw from one side to another slowly 4–5 times.
Variation 10: Move the eyebrows up and down 4–5 times.
Variation 11: Close the mouth, tighten the lips, and smile fully while widening the eyes. Repeat five times.
Variation 12: Pout the lips and then widen them with a broad smile. Release and open the mouth fully. Repeat 4–5 times.
Variation 13: Open the mouth wide, take the tongue out, and move the tongue from side to side 4–5 times.
Simple Suggestions for Face Yoga Practice
Practice every day without strain, preferably in the morning when the mind is fresh.
Even 5 minutes with full attention can bring results. If saliva builds up, swallow it slowly.
Yoga text calls this amrit or nectar, healing and nourishing.
Avoid gargling after practice. Skip face yoga if you have mouth ulcers or severe irritation.
With regular practice, you will notice toned facial and neck muscles, improved circulation, firmer skin, softer wrinkles, reduced headache, and less neck stiffness.
For deeper results, stay well-hydrated, massage your face with warm almond or Sesame oil or ghee, and get proper sleep.
A glowing face comes from calmness and daily care.
Begin today not out of fear of aging, but because you deserve to feel good every day.
May your face reflect the light within, and may that light never fade.
FAQs
1. Does face yoga really reduce wrinkles?
Yes, regular face yoga practice helps in strengthening and tightening facial muscles, which reduces wrinkles and laugh lines naturally.
2. How often should I practice face yoga for best results?
Practicing every day for even 5 minutes with full attention brings noticeable results.
3. Can tongue exercises help reduce laugh lines?
Yes, tongue movements inside the mouth massage inner cheeks and gums, reducing laugh line wrinkles.
4. Is face yoga safe to do daily?
Yes, it is safe. Avoid only when you have mouth ulcers or severe irritation.
5. What is the best time for face yoga?
Morning is best because the mind is fresh, but you can do it anytime.
6. Does face yoga help with sagging skin?
Strengthening facial muscles improves firmness and reduces sagging naturally.
7. Why does saliva increase during face yoga?
The practice stimulates glands. In yoga, this saliva is considered amrit or nectar with healing qualities.
8. Can face yoga help headaches and neck stiffness?
Yes, several variations improve circulation and ease neck stiffness and mild headaches.
