World Yoga Day 2022: Best Poses To Improve Your Skin's Texture & Health
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Yoga For Skin Care
Yoga is known to de-stress your body, reduce tension and bring flexibility. But did you know that there are many poses that also take care of your skin and give you a natural glow and texture? Ahead of World Yoga Day, which is celebrated each year on June 21, we bring you best Yoga poses that you can add to your skin care for a healthy looking skin.
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Bow Pose (Dhanurasana)
This particular pose works well in bringing a natural glow to your skin. This pose puts a pressure on the abdominal region and helps in detoxifying the body. It also increases blood circulation in the face and pelvic region.
The Dhanuasana or simply called the 'Bow Pose' releases tension from the abdomen and strengthens it. If you practice this yoga pose daily, it will bring out a healthy glow and improve your skin appearance.
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Seated Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana)
This yoga pose nicely stretches the spine, shoulders and hamstrings and releases tension from the lower back, which in return improves digestion. Poor digestion leads to skin issues such as acne breakouts or recurring pimples.
If you practice Paschimottanasana, it will reduce stress, purify the blood and improve your skin complexion. You will also feel your dark spots and wrinkles reducing.
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Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)
Want to unwind your whole body? Then try Adho Mukha Svanasana, which helps strengthen the arms and shoulders. It also lengthens the spine, calves and hamstrings.
Pracitising this yoga pose will help you feel energetic as blood flows to your brain and face. This yoga pose improves the blood circulation and gives you healthy flushed cheeks, making your skin shine.
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Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana)
If you find your skin rough and often feel stiff, then Bhujangasana or simply known as the Cobra Pose is for you. This yoga pose helps reduce the stiffness in the back and shoulders.
Practicing this pose every day will also help you stay relaxed and elevate your mood, leading to smoother skin.
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Triangle Pose (Trikonasana)
This yoga pose increases the flow of blood to your head and face and helps oxygen supply reach the better quality of the skin.
The Trikonasana, also called Triangle Pose, is a foundational standing pose that strengthens and lengthens the hamstrings and groin while also opening the shoulders and stretching the hips.
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Child Pose (Shishuasana)
This yoga pose helps release any tension in the chest and also provides better sleep. It helps alleviate the stress you feel on your shoulders and hands and by the end of it, you feel relieved and light, leading to better sleep, which in result will give your glowing, healthy skin.
