12 Anti-Aging Yoga Poses for Wrinkles: Turning the Clock Backwards

We all know that aging is inevitable, but what if I told you there are some easy ways out there to help you slow down the process, and age “gracefully” as some might say? Do you want to look as youthful as possible? Well, yoga might just be your secret weapon. But how?

Well not only does yoga promote relaxation and sway the stress away, it can also help you combat those wrinkles and keep premature aging at bay by improving your circulation, increasing blood flow to your face and keeping the tension away. But what are the best anti-aging yoga poses for the face? Stay with me till the very end to learn all about yoga poses for wrinkles and youthful skin.

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Yoga for Premature Aging

Now let’s get to some yoga poses that can stop and prevent premature aging:

1. Downward Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)

Downward Dog is like the Swiss Army knife of yoga poses- simply effective for everything! This pose stretches your spine, improves blood flow to your face, and strengthens your core.

2. Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana)

The Bridge Pose opens up your chest and improves circulation to your face, helping to fight with those smile lines.

3. Child’s Pose (Balasana)

Child’s pose is the best name for Balasana, cause this pose can actually make you feel as calm and collected as a fetus in your mother’s womb! This restful position helps relieve tension in your face and neck, which can often lead to those fine lines. Take a moment to breathe deeply and let go of every negative thought. Child’s pose is like a little detour from every negative emotion in this world!

4. Triangle Pose (Trikonasana)

This pose not only improves digestion, but it also enhances blood circulation. Better blood flow means healthier skin, which translates to fewer wrinkles. Better circulation helps in delivering oxygen and nutrients to skin cells, making you glow!

5. Plow Pose (Halasana)

This pose is a little bit complicated. You might not be able to perform it at first. Try to take baby steps, and you’ll see how after only a few weeks you’re able to perform this move flawlessly. And it’s worth the time and energy! The Plow Pose stretches your back and shoulders while improving blood flow to your face. Plus, if you hold it long enough, you might just discover a new perspective on life—literally!

6. Fish Pose (Matsyasana)

It’s time to flip your world upside down! The Fish Pose opens your heart and throat, which can improve skin elasticity. Plus, it feels fantastic after a long day hunched over your computer.

7. Savasana (Corpse Pose)

And finally, the ultimate relaxation pose! While it may look like you’re just lying there, this is when the real magic happens. Deep relaxation helps to reduce stress hormones like cortisol, which can contribute to aging. A study from The International Journal of Mental Health System found that relaxation techniques can lower the signs of stress, effectively turning back the clock on your skin [2]. So, lie back, breathe, and enjoy those brief seconds of pure relaxation.

Face yoga exercises for keeping the wrinkles away

You might think face yoga is a scam. But you’re wrong! You can be skeptic of what I say, but what if I told you, it’s actually been proven effective by many studies? Like this study by JAMA Dermatology that has shown that regular facial exercises can enhance muscle tone and improve mid-face and lower-face fullness, making those wrinkles go away [1]!

So, now that I’ve captured your attention let’s take a look at a few moves:

8. Forehead Smoother

Place both of your hands on your forehead and gently glide your fingers outwards towards your temples. Try to apply a light pressure and repeat 5-10 times. This exercise helps smooth out forehead wrinkles and reduce tension. You can also try this if you’re experiencing a headache.

9. Cheek Lift

Smile as wide as you can and place your fingers on your cheeks. Gently lift your cheeks upwards while holding the position for 5 seconds. Repeat 5-10 times. This move can lift your cheeks and reduce sagging.

10. Jawline Definer

Sit comfortably and tilt your head back, looking at the ceiling. Pucker your lips and push them forward as if you are trying to kiss the ceiling. Hold for 5 seconds, then relax. Repeat 5-10 times. This can strengthen the jawline and reduce sagging skin.

11. Eye Opener

Close your eyes tightly for 5 seconds, then open them wide and raise your eyebrows as high as possible. Hold for another 5 seconds. Repeat 5-10 times. This move helps with reducing crow’s feet and improving circulation around the eyes.

12. Neck Stretch

Sit or stand tall. Tilt your head to one side. Bring your ear towards your shoulder. Hold for 5 seconds, then switch sides. Repeat 5 times on each side. This can reduce wrinkles in the neck area.

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References

[1] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5885810
[2] https://ijmhs.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13033-022-00541-y