Skip the Botox, try Facial Yoga

I’ve lost a bet and had to do yoga before but this is crazy!  

Oh, and I’m lying about the losing a bet part.  One day I was watching my girlfriend yoga-ing and I remember thinking, “What are you grunting about?!  That doesn’t look that difficult!”  Then I tried it…  Much more difficult than I thought!!!  

…as seen on time.com

 

Free Your Tongue

It is recommended that you hold this pose for 60 seconds. It is good if your eyes water; that flushes the toxins that may have accumulated there.

 

 

Temple Dancer Eyes

This exercise works on the ring muscles of the eyes to prevent sagging skin and crow’s feet.

 

 

Smiling Fish Face

Smile while pursing your lips. This pose is modeled after the look celebrities often give the paparazzi.

 

 

Lion Face, Part I

Inhale through your nose, make fists and squeeze all your facial muscles…

 

 

Lion Face, Part II

Now exhale through your mouth, stick out your tongue, roll your eyes up and open your hands. Repeat three times.

 

 

Surprise Me!

Widen your eyes, as though surprised, but try not to wrinkle the brow. Focus on a point in front of you for about five to ten seconds. Then repeat, four times.

 

 

Satchmo

Named for Louis Armstrong, this poses mimics the cheeks of a trumpet player.

 

 

Marilyn

The repetitive puckering and blowing creates stronger, firmer lips.

 

 

Baby Bird

Swallow while pressing the tip of the tongue to the roof of your mouth. Then tilt your head slightly to the left and swallow. Then repeat, towards the right. This exercise helps jowls from forming.

 

 

Buddha Face

Close your eyes, relax and imagine a point between the brows. Hold for one minute, or longer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Read Full Post »