Yoga Postures For Glowing Skin
A beautiful and glowing skin is not just about the external skin; it's a manifestation of a healthy body. A daily thirty minute yoga routine can go a long way in improving cardiovascular health, increased blood and oxygen circulation in the body and create a stress less mind that all reflect externally on your skin.
Moisturizers, night creams, face packs, peel off masks, toners, massage creams, scrubbers and gels; everything is stacked up on your dressing table. Have I left out something ladies? These are all, right? We use these beauty products to get that wonderful glow. But needless to say, nothing has worked out yet. We keep wondering how on earth these Celebrities manage to keep the glow of their skin on for years. Magic or expensive cosmetics? No, the name of the magic is yoga. Yoga is the answer to all physical, mental and spiritual development.
Shirshasana (Headstand)
Shirshasana is a bit difficult pose but is great if you want to maintain a long-lasting glow and healthy look in your face. Since you are standing on your head, blood starts flowing downwards, thereby improving blood circulation in your face. By reversing the flow of gravity, a headstand simulates a €face lift€ by letting your skin hang in the opposite direction, which means getting rid of wrinkles. The inverted position of a headstand also flushes fresh nutrients and oxygen to the face, creating a glowing effect on the skin.
Halasana (Plough pose)
Lie down on your yoga mat straight and relaxed. Put your arms by your side with palms facing the floor.
Now slowly lift up your legs from the floor such that a right angle is formed between your upper and lower torso. Push floor with your hands so that it gets easy for you to lift your legs. Breathe and relax.
Next bring your legs more towards your upper torso and slowly lift your hips off the floor supporting and balancing yourself with your hands.
Continue lifting your legs and bring it beyond your head as much as possible so as to touch the floor beyond your head with your toes.
Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend)
This one is difficult if your hamstrings are especially tight (hence the importance of warming up first), but luckily, you don't have to touch the ground or keep your legs pin-straight to get the yoga pose skin benefits. Even if you just bend over at the waist, close your eyes, and let your head hang you're clearing everything out and your blood is switching directions,says Mary Fanto, an instructor at U Studio Yoga. She suggests trying that for one minute a day and working up to five
Bharadvaja's Twist (Seated Twist)
Both Fanto and Paskel say that twisting positions are great for digestive health, which is important for moving toxic properties out of the organs.Anytime you're clearing your body of waste, it's better for your skin,Fanto says. However,simply twisting isn't enough€"deep, cleansing breaths are a necessary component to the pose.If you don't follow up with really good breath and water, then the toxins get released, but then they get trapped,Paskel points out.
Kapalbhati Pranayama (frontal brain cleansing breadth)
Kapalbhati pranayama helps to detoxify lungs and respiratory tracks, boosts the supply of oxygen and purifies blood. It helps to tone up the abdominal muscles and in reducing belly fat. Regular practice of Kapalbhati pranayama makes you look beautiful.
Moisturizers, night creams, face packs, peel off masks, toners, massage creams, scrubbers and gels; everything is stacked up on your dressing table. Have I left out something ladies? These are all, right? We use these beauty products to get that wonderful glow. But needless to say, nothing has worked out yet. We keep wondering how on earth these Celebrities manage to keep the glow of their skin on for years. Magic or expensive cosmetics? No, the name of the magic is yoga. Yoga is the answer to all physical, mental and spiritual development.
Shirshasana (Headstand)
Shirshasana is a bit difficult pose but is great if you want to maintain a long-lasting glow and healthy look in your face. Since you are standing on your head, blood starts flowing downwards, thereby improving blood circulation in your face. By reversing the flow of gravity, a headstand simulates a €face lift€ by letting your skin hang in the opposite direction, which means getting rid of wrinkles. The inverted position of a headstand also flushes fresh nutrients and oxygen to the face, creating a glowing effect on the skin.
Halasana (Plough pose)
Lie down on your yoga mat straight and relaxed. Put your arms by your side with palms facing the floor.
Now slowly lift up your legs from the floor such that a right angle is formed between your upper and lower torso. Push floor with your hands so that it gets easy for you to lift your legs. Breathe and relax.
Next bring your legs more towards your upper torso and slowly lift your hips off the floor supporting and balancing yourself with your hands.
Continue lifting your legs and bring it beyond your head as much as possible so as to touch the floor beyond your head with your toes.
Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend)
This one is difficult if your hamstrings are especially tight (hence the importance of warming up first), but luckily, you don't have to touch the ground or keep your legs pin-straight to get the yoga pose skin benefits. Even if you just bend over at the waist, close your eyes, and let your head hang you're clearing everything out and your blood is switching directions,says Mary Fanto, an instructor at U Studio Yoga. She suggests trying that for one minute a day and working up to five
Bharadvaja's Twist (Seated Twist)
Both Fanto and Paskel say that twisting positions are great for digestive health, which is important for moving toxic properties out of the organs.Anytime you're clearing your body of waste, it's better for your skin,Fanto says. However,simply twisting isn't enough€"deep, cleansing breaths are a necessary component to the pose.If you don't follow up with really good breath and water, then the toxins get released, but then they get trapped,Paskel points out.
Kapalbhati Pranayama (frontal brain cleansing breadth)
Kapalbhati pranayama helps to detoxify lungs and respiratory tracks, boosts the supply of oxygen and purifies blood. It helps to tone up the abdominal muscles and in reducing belly fat. Regular practice of Kapalbhati pranayama makes you look beautiful.
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