Have you ever thought that yoga can preserve youthful toned skin and also get rid of diseases typical for skin? Of course, we should not forget that yoga is not a panacea, but it has long been known for its positive anti-aging effect on the whole body. Therefore, yoga can accelerate the regeneration of skin cells, make the skin more elastic and toned, strengthen the muscles of the face, provide a good metabolism of the epidermis.
Glowing skin is a key to attractiveness and a sign of the general health of a person, regardless of gender and age. The arsenal of care products and cosmetic procedures helps to maintain the aesthetic appearance of the skin, but the basis for its health and youth is the internal state of the body. The daily practice of yoga asanas and pranayama are two keys to returning and maintaining youth of the skin and health for many years.
Our skin is sensitive to the state of the digestive and nervous systems of the body. Most often, digestive disorders cause skin inflammation, overweight and soreness, and stress and nervousness, dry, flabby skin and rash.
Recently, doctors and cosmetologists have turned their attention to yoga as a method to fight against acne. This type of skin disease is mainly associated with dysfunction of the internal organs, in particular, with improper functioning of the digestive system and with malfunctions of the hormonal system. Regular yoga classes help to solve digestive problems (gastric diseases, bowel diseases, constipation, etc.), as well as to get rid of stress, which is the main reason for hormonal imbalance. Some yoga poses make the blood run to the face, thereby enhancing metabolic processes and rejuvenating skin cells.
How to keep the skin beautiful and young?
- Perform inverted asanas such as Salamba Sarvangasana and Salamba Shirshasana. They make the blood running to the face, accelerate metabolism, and fight diseases of the digestive system.
- Perform asanas that improve bowel function, which are Adho Mukha Shwanasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Paripurna Navasana. This will contribute to the good absorption of nutrients and the removal of unwanted toxins from the body.
- Do exercises for the face (face yoga) at least 2-3 times a week for 10-20 minutes. This will strengthen the muscles of the face, remove wrinkles, give a fine healthy complexion. Sarah Hill, a UK make-up artist, has blown up the make-up world with a new trend called Yoga skin. A person far from makeup would describe it like this: spotty, damp skin as if it had just left the gym and forgot to wash. Sarah Hill describes it as: “a technique that illuminates the skin from the inside. The skin looks healthy, glowing, natural, clean and moisturized. ” In general, what it becomes after regular yoga classes. If you don’t have the strength to do it, then you can cheat and create the appearance of activities on the face.
- Practice pranayama. It provides the body with additional vital energy (prana).
- Learn to meditate. It will help you to get rid of stress, negative emotions, depression. Daily meditation will make you have a good sleep and a stable positive emotional condition, the natural foundations of beauty and health. A calm, cheerful person is more able to resist the signs of aging and the negative effects of bad ecology on the skin than a person who is under a lot of stress.
- Eat healthy. Eliminate or at least reduce the consumption of sweets and starchy foods. Eat plenty of vegetables and fruits, drink as much water as possible. Tea, coffee, juices, soups do not count but clean water and avoid drinking sparkle water and sugary drinks. Do not keep prepared dishes for more than 24 hours. Do not eat canned goods and other long shelf-life products.
- Be sure to include intense dynamic working out in your regular practice. Active warming up and sweating during physical activity are good for the skin.
- Have a rest. Sleep at least 7 hours a day.
- Prefer green cosmetics. Use organic and Ayurveda skin and hair care products.
- Smile and enjoy simple things. Happiness is the best cosmetologist.
Author Bio: Melisa Marzett is a freelancer and a traveler who is currently living and working in India practicing yoga, meditation and positive thinking while writing content for Resume Perk. It is a new experience for her but she loves everything new, accepts challenges and is open for knowledge let alone skills. Apart from that, she does a charity work believing that one should help those who are less lucky in life, who need food, shelter, a word of encouragement. She lives in harmony with herself and the world around.
