It tightens the skin, plumps it, smooths the texture and restores radiance… We’re not talking about a surgeon’s needles, but facial yoga. A miracle practice consisting of a few facial exercises for an almost instant and long-lasting facelift. A closer look at the natural glow-up we’ve all been waiting for.

Facial yoga: what is it?

Facial yoga has been making waves for several seasons now. It’s the latest trendy wellness practice to try. Deeply rooted in Asian countries and popular in the United States, the practice is becoming increasingly popular in France. You may even have already come across it on YouTube through videos by Sylvie Lefranc (author of the book “Yoga du Visage”). This facial workout has its origins in general yoga practice. The principle is the same, but focused on the face and all its muscles. This completely natural method can be compared to Kobido massage, as it regenerates facial muscles by working them deeply while also incorporating massage, acupressure and exercises similar to yin yoga.

The expected and promised result?

Improved blood circulation, firmer skin, an even complexion and eliminated toxins. Like all muscles in the body, facial muscles are rarely exercised, so they eventually become weak and… sag. This is why the face loses its definition as we age. Facial yoga is the perfect solution. By restoring elasticity to the skin, it will undeniably tighten this delicate part of the human body. It’s a guaranteed facelift, without having to spend a fortune or suffer under a surgeon’s needles. A true revolution!

A practice backed by science

One of the most remarkable aspects of facial yoga is its ability to visibly rejuvenate facial features. According to a study published in the journal Jama Dermatology, researchers have confirmed the effectiveness of this practice in our relentless quest for an anti-aging miracle. During the study, around thirty people performed the 32 facial exercises recommended by facial yoga every day for eight weeks. Aged between forty and sixty-five, the volunteers noticed compelling signs as early as the ninth week. After 20 weeks, the change was dramatic (plump cheeks, lifted upper eyelids, firmer facial contours, radiant complexion), and the participants had physically rejuvenated by an average of two years.

In summary, facial yoga can help to:

• Tighten facial contours
• Soften the skin
• Brighten the complexion
• Refine skin texture
• Plump the cheeks
• Smooth wrinkles
• Brighten the eyes
• Smooth the eye contour.

A miracle? No, of course not. These effects are the result of regular, consistent practice. Like general yoga or any other form of exercise, facial yoga requires iron discipline!

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How to practice facial yoga at home?

Facial yoga is so simple that it can be practiced at home without a coach or any special equipment (although you can add natural stone mushrooms, a Gua Sha tool or a stone roller). It is ideally practiced in the morning before starting the day. It helps to release tension, among other things, and start the day on the right foot. Every morning after waking up and before getting ready, give yourself five to ten minutes of relaxation for this wellness ritual. Taking deep breaths and adding a mantra (such as OM to release tension, for example), perform the various exercises inspired by Sylvie Lefranc’s recommendations:

To soften frown lines:

Repeat five times. Using your index finger, massage the area between your eyebrows from bottom to top in a circular motion. Then press the muscle in the area with the palm of your hand.

To smooth the forehead:

Repeat ten times. To smooth the forehead and soften the tension accumulated throughout the day, place both hands on the upper forehead. Slide them upwards and backwards while lowering your eyes, hold the muscle tension for five seconds. Release while exhaling.

To smooth smile lines:

Repeat twice. To smooth the small nasolabial folds, also known as smile lines, stretch the temples backwards using the palms of your hands. At the same time, form an O with your mouth while pressing your upper lip against your teeth for five seconds.

To tone the facial contours:

Repeat five times. Make a cup with your hands under your chin, making sure to fully enclose the face. Create resistance by tilting your head forward, hold for ten seconds, release, exhale and repeat. You can also perform this exercise with a Gua Sha tool! 

To smooth crow’s feet:

Repeat five times. Place your thumbs on the back of your neck and the rest of your hand on your temples. Slide your fingers backwards without moving your thumbs. Hold for five seconds, release and repeat.

To smooth the lip contour:

Repeat three times. Puff out your cheeks and press your hand against your lips as if to prevent the air from escaping. Hold for five seconds. For plump lips, make your mouth vibrate by blowing very hard.

What skincare products complement the practice?

Massage and acupressure are very effective ways to help skincare products penetrate deep into the skin. Reactivated blood circulation will help the skin absorb the active ingredients it needs to hydrate and nourish itself more effectively. A morning facial yoga session can therefore be perfectly combined with applying skincare products.

You save time while also pampering yourself. You can apply your day cream, your anti-dark circle and anti-puffiness eye contour serum, your gel or even a vegetable oil (always cold-pressed) to achieve the best results!

So, will you be tempted by this completely natural miracle facelift?