đ¸Â Holistic Face Yoga: Radiance from Within â¨
Our face mirrors our inner well-being.
When weâre surprised or irritated, the frown line draws together.
Happiness, stress, or even pain â all can be read on our face.
Our face mirrors our inner well-being.
When weâre surprised or irritated, the frown line draws together.
Happiness, stress, or even pain â all can be read on our face.
A face yoga session begins with an inward glance â
an invitation to arrive in the present moment and let go:
How do I feel right now? How am I breathing?
an invitation to arrive in the present moment and let go:
How do I feel right now? How am I breathing?
Face, head, body, and mind form one unity.
Thatâs why face yoga doesnât only include targeted exercises for the tongue and eye muscles, but also classic yoga asanas. Through this practice, Iâve come to notice connections within the body that I wasnât truly aware of before.
Thatâs why face yoga doesnât only include targeted exercises for the tongue and eye muscles, but also classic yoga asanas. Through this practice, Iâve come to notice connections within the body that I wasnât truly aware of before.
đżÂ Soothing Exercises for the Sinuses
First, gently stroke your feet with kindness, then massage each toe individually â softly and lightly at its tip (round off your toenails beforehand đ). This small exercise can wonderfully relax your sinuses.
First, gently stroke your feet with kindness, then massage each toe individually â softly and lightly at its tip (round off your toenails beforehand đ). This small exercise can wonderfully relax your sinuses.
You can also roll your tongue up toward your palate, all the way to the soft part,
then gently glide it forward several times along the roof of your mouth.
This can feel deeply soothing â especially during the cold season.
then gently glide it forward several times along the roof of your mouth.
This can feel deeply soothing â especially during the cold season.
đ¸Â The Pelvic Floor and the Jaw Joint
Your pelvic floor is closely connected to your jaw joint. This link is created by fascial and neural structures that influence both areas in mutual ways. If the pelvic floor is tense, it can affect the jaw â and vice versa.
Try the âWowâ exercise below to help release your jaw.
If you wish, tune into your pelvic floor before and after the exercise.
Your pelvic floor is closely connected to your jaw joint. This link is created by fascial and neural structures that influence both areas in mutual ways. If the pelvic floor is tense, it can affect the jaw â and vice versa.
Try the âWowâ exercise below to help release your jaw.
If you wish, tune into your pelvic floor before and after the exercise.
đ¤˛Â A Simple Acupressure Exercise for the Jaw
Form your hands into soft fists and place them gently under your lower jaw.
You can rest your elbows on a table if you like. Let your head rest with its full weight on your knuckles for a few breaths. Close your eyes and relax for a moment. Then slowly move your fists in gentle, circular motions along your jaw toward your ears. At sensitive points, pause a little longer if that feels good. This massages the muscles in this area. If you like, use a facial or massage oil with this exercise.
Form your hands into soft fists and place them gently under your lower jaw.
You can rest your elbows on a table if you like. Let your head rest with its full weight on your knuckles for a few breaths. Close your eyes and relax for a moment. Then slowly move your fists in gentle, circular motions along your jaw toward your ears. At sensitive points, pause a little longer if that feels good. This massages the muscles in this area. If you like, use a facial or massage oil with this exercise.
đşÂ Facial Stroking Exercise
Starting position:
Place your hands on top of each other so that your nose is centered and your thumbs rest beneath your chin.
Starting position:
Place your hands on top of each other so that your nose is centered and your thumbs rest beneath your chin.
Inhale gently â and as you exhale,
guide your thumbs along the sides of your jaw.
Then let all your fingers glide up and over your forehead, through your hair, and back.
guide your thumbs along the sides of your jaw.
Then let all your fingers glide up and over your forehead, through your hair, and back.
Repeat this exercise several times.
I love it â it feels both relaxing and refreshing,
and it helps me start the day feeling grounded and awake.
I love it â it feels both relaxing and refreshing,
and it helps me start the day feeling grounded and awake.
đ The Power of Neuro-Movements
Your eyes, your tongue, and even your ears influence your mobility.
Theyâre part of your nervous system, which connects directly with your brain,
your sense of balance, and your body awareness. These movements activate your nervous system, improve blood circulation in the head, and enhance your concentration. Movement begins in the brain. When your nervous system is active and ready, your body naturally allows more ease of motion. Fascinating, isnât it? Even athletes use neuro-movements to improve their performance.
Your eyes, your tongue, and even your ears influence your mobility.
Theyâre part of your nervous system, which connects directly with your brain,
your sense of balance, and your body awareness. These movements activate your nervous system, improve blood circulation in the head, and enhance your concentration. Movement begins in the brain. When your nervous system is active and ready, your body naturally allows more ease of motion. Fascinating, isnât it? Even athletes use neuro-movements to improve their performance.
đď¸Â Neuro-Movements for the Eyes
You can also practice beautifully with your eyes closed.
Sometimes I even find certain exercises more pleasant that way.
You can also practice beautifully with your eyes closed.
Sometimes I even find certain exercises more pleasant that way.
đď¸Â Tennis Match and Table Tennis
Gently close your eyes or let them rest. Whether sitting or standing, find a point on the floor about one meter in front of you. Your posture is upright yet relaxed. Keep your head still and allow your eyes to move softly, swaying side to side like a pendulum.
Imagine watching a tennis match or a table tennis game â let the rhythm of your eye movement vary.
Gently close your eyes or let them rest. Whether sitting or standing, find a point on the floor about one meter in front of you. Your posture is upright yet relaxed. Keep your head still and allow your eyes to move softly, swaying side to side like a pendulum.
Imagine watching a tennis match or a table tennis game â let the rhythm of your eye movement vary.
Let your breath flow naturally. Your jaw, forehead, shoulders, and whole body can relax completely â they have nothing to do. Move your eyes for one to two minutes,
then slowly circle them three times clockwise and counterclockwise. Now rub your palms together, place them over your eyes, and give them warmth and rest.
Take two or three slow, deep breaths. With your eyes (still) closed, let your inner gaze rest on the bridge of your nose â this is their natural resting position, like when you sleep. Then, as you exhale softly, slowly open your eyes and let your gaze drop gently downward. Feel into your eyes, your jaw, your mouth, and your forehead. Take two more calm breaths. Sense your whole body and mind and thank yourself for taking this moment for you.
then slowly circle them three times clockwise and counterclockwise. Now rub your palms together, place them over your eyes, and give them warmth and rest.
Take two or three slow, deep breaths. With your eyes (still) closed, let your inner gaze rest on the bridge of your nose â this is their natural resting position, like when you sleep. Then, as you exhale softly, slowly open your eyes and let your gaze drop gently downward. Feel into your eyes, your jaw, your mouth, and your forehead. Take two more calm breaths. Sense your whole body and mind and thank yourself for taking this moment for you.
đď¸Â Forward Fold
Exhale and gently fold forward. How far can you go? How does your body feel?
Exhale and gently fold forward. How far can you go? How does your body feel?
Then come back up and stretch one arm forward, thumb pointing up.
Important: keep your head completely still â you can practice in front of a mirror or with a friend to observe yourself.
Important: keep your head completely still â you can practice in front of a mirror or with a friend to observe yourself.
Let your gaze rest on your thumbnail. Inhale and slowly lift your arm until your thumb disappears from sight. Exhale and lower it again until itâs out of view. Repeat 2â3 times on each side, switching arms when your thumb is centered in front of you.
Then fold forward once more. Does it feel easier now? Can you go deeper?
Does your lower back feel more relaxed?
(This was my very first neuro-eye exercise â my lower back instantly softened,
my forward fold became deeper and lighter â a true âwowâ moment! đ )
Does your lower back feel more relaxed?
(This was my very first neuro-eye exercise â my lower back instantly softened,
my forward fold became deeper and lighter â a true âwowâ moment! đ )
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đ Neuro-Movements for Tongue and Ears
Gently move your neck in all directions. How smooth does it feel?
Gently move your neck in all directions. How smooth does it feel?
Now circle your tongue softly inside your mouth for about 30 seconds,
then take another 30 seconds for a gentle ear massage.
then take another 30 seconds for a gentle ear massage.
If you like, combine both. Afterward, move your neck again â does it feel lighter, freer, more mobile?
đ Posture and Presence
Face yoga also supports an upright posture.
When your head rests on a straight spine, it becomes lighter to carry â
and tension can melt away.
Face yoga also supports an upright posture.
When your head rests on a straight spine, it becomes lighter to carry â
and tension can melt away.
Thatâs why face yoga includes flows to strengthen the trapezius muscle, as well as exercises to activate and relax all facial muscles or specific muscle groups.
This practice tones and releases over 30 facial muscles, stimulates blood flow, strengthens the connective tissue, and supports lymphatic circulation.
Facial massage, visualization, energy direction, and relaxation techniques all have their place in face yoga â as does meditation. Some exercises even activate your smiling muscles.
đ I wish you joy, relaxation, and new freedom of movement!
An excited âWOWâ
lifts the spirit
and gives your face a joyful workout.
A heartfelt âWOWâ to the magnificent sailing ship Sea Cloud Spirit.
lifts the spirit
and gives your face a joyful workout.
A heartfelt âWOWâ to the magnificent sailing ship Sea Cloud Spirit.
V for âVictoryâ â Ear Massage đ¸
Take your index and middle fingers and give your ears some love:
Energizing:Â gently stroke from bottom to top.
Soothing:Â stroke from top to bottom.
Relaxing:Â softly pinch and massage your ears, taking your time.
Now focus on the tragus â the small, rounded bump in front of your ear canal.
As you massage this point, gently open and close your mouth.
Feel the tension in your jaw gently melt away.
As you massage this point, gently open and close your mouth.
Feel the tension in your jaw gently melt away.
Take a gentle inhale, and with a long, deep exhale, lovingly stroke your ears one last time.
Treat yourself to a delightful smile.
Treat yourself to a delightful smile.
A sunflower has a round face that suits face yoga wonderfully.
Or it can symbolize an eye â donât you think?
Or it can symbolize an eye â donât you think?
đť Seeing it as an eye symbol makes sense, eyes really are the windows to so much of our expression and feeling.
The eye muscles are very important, and since we use our eyes constantly, their muscles often become tense.
Roll your eyes slowly in one direction for a few rounds, then gently roll them to the other side.
You can do this slowly or in rhythm with the sounds around you, like passing cars.
Then close your eyes for a minute and give them some rest.
The eye muscles are very important, and since we use our eyes constantly, their muscles often become tense.
Roll your eyes slowly in one direction for a few rounds, then gently roll them to the other side.
You can do this slowly or in rhythm with the sounds around you, like passing cars.
Then close your eyes for a minute and give them some rest.
The Face Lion (Yoga Lion) đŚ
We can relax the tongue, eyes, and jaw muscles with the Yoga Lion.
During this exercise, you can place one hand on your forehead to prevent frowning.
Exhale completely, then inhale â and with your next exhale, stick your tongue out as far as you can. You may âroarâ as loudly as you like!
At the same time, gaze upward toward your eyebrows or your third eye â the pineal gland between your eyebrows. Allow your face to lengthen and fully relax.
Exhale completely, then inhale â and with your next exhale, stick your tongue out as far as you can. You may âroarâ as loudly as you like!
At the same time, gaze upward toward your eyebrows or your third eye â the pineal gland between your eyebrows. Allow your face to lengthen and fully relax.
You can practice this pose with friends or children â
Who can roar the loudest? Who can stick their tongue out the farthest?
Who can roar the loudest? Who can stick their tongue out the farthest?
After three âlions,â rub your hands together and gently place them like small bowls over your closed eyes which helps your eyes to recover. Give them a moment of rest and turn your attention inward. How does your breath flow? Do you exhale longer than you inhale? Thatâs a good sign of relaxation. đż
Enjoy the fresh air and let your breath flow in and out through your nose.
Take a moment during a beautiful (autumn) walk to pause and playfully train your eye muscles while coordinating them with hand movements. With friends around, your laughing muscles are guaranteed to join in.
Take a moment during a beautiful (autumn) walk to pause and playfully train your eye muscles while coordinating them with hand movements. With friends around, your laughing muscles are guaranteed to join in.
Soâwhich choreography wins the coordination award? đ
The Lemon Face
brings quick relaxation â even to tired eyes and an exhausted mind:
Tense all your facial muscles toward your nose for 10 seconds
Then relax all your facial muscles again
Repeat this 3 times
and take a moment to feel the effect
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brings quick relaxation â even to tired eyes and an exhausted mind:
Tense all your facial muscles toward your nose for 10 seconds
Then relax all your facial muscles again
Repeat this 3 times
and take a moment to feel the effect
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Diagonale Augengymnastik in der Natur und nachspĂźren
im Schwarzwald
Ein schĂśner AUGEN-BlickÂ
geniesse den Moment ohne Worte
Finde deinen Weg, um den Blick fĂźr SchĂśnes zu schulenÂ
in der Provence
kurze Definition von Gesichtsyoga
 am Meer
Entspannung der Gesichtsmuskeln durch Kneten
Musik: "As Far as the Eye Can See" von Tristan Barton
leichter Druck und Gegendruck des Kopfes gegen die Hand, vorne, an den Seiten und Hinten, entspannt die Halsmuskeln und kann die Wirbel leicht zurecht rĂźcken. Probiert es aus.
Musik: "As Far as the Eye Can See" von Tristan Barton
Anspannen der Gesichtsmuskeln durch Lächeln kann entspannen und sogar etwas liften
Musik: "As Far as the Eye Can See" von Tristan Barton