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ANTI-AGING FEATURE: 9 EASY FACIAL YOGA EXERCISES
By Isabelle Gellé, your wellness advisor
Everybody reckons that maintaining a healthy body through exercises is a good thing to age nicely. However, one part seems to be forgotten even in the gym: the face...
It is the most obvious part showing signs of aging and yet, some of us do not even treat it with the kindness it deserves. Unfortunately, when wrinkles and sagging appear, it is often too late to do something and putting tons of moisturising cream will not help at this stage although the few exercises below will help you prevent more collateral damages...
Why not start slowing down or controlling the aging process with those simple yet efficient yoga exercises specially targeting the face and neck?
You will only need 10 minutes everyday and you might be well surprised with the results after only 1 month! Besides, it is cheap: all you need is a MIRROR and you can use your personal time before or after your bath or shower to indulge yourself into a youth treatment...
As my Mum always told me: 'Prepare yourself to be 50+ when you are young' - In other terms, don't wait for the signs to show. Tackle them NOW!!
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Photos courtesy of The Times | |  FREE YOUR TONGUE Pull your tongue as far as you can. You should feel the muscles stretch around the mouth. 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.
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| |  TEMPLE DANCER EYES
Roll your eyeballs several times clockwise and anticlockwise. This exercise works on the ring muscles of the eyes to prevent sagging skin and crow's feet.
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| |  SMILING FISH FACE
Smile while pursing your lips. This pose is modeled after the look celebrities often give the paparazzi. |
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LION'S FACE, PART I Inhale through your nose, make fists and squeeze all your facial muscles... |
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LION'S FACE, PART II Now exhale through your mouth, stick out your tongue, roll your eyes up and open your hands. Repeat three times. This exercise stretch all your facial muscles and removes tension. Excellent to prevent sagging.
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SATCHMO Named for Louis Armstrong, this pose mimics the cheeks of a trumpet player.
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MARYLIN The repetitive puckering and blowing creates stronger, firmer lips.
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| |  BUDHA FACE Close your eyes, relax and imagine a point between the brows. Hold for one minute or longer.
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NECK EXERCISE Neck should not be neglected. To keep it toned, raise your chin towards the ceiling, shoulders backwards, keeping the spine straight. Slowly open and close your mouth like a red fish! Repeat 25 times. This exercise will also prevent sagging.
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