Yoga is a very old practice from India and now famous all around the world. Yoga has a number of benefits. Practicing yoga can do a miracle to your body, it helps in reducing stress, also helps in purification or detox our body, increase your concentration power, and also helps in gaining glowing skin. That’s why on 21 June we celebrate Yoga day.
Here are some best 10 yoga asanas for glowing skin :
1) Paschimottanasana
How to do
First, sit down and stretch out your legs in front and place your arm on your thighs. By inhaling bend yourself forward and try holding your palm. Now breathe normally and be in this position for about 10-seconds, come back to normal position, and now repeat this 3 to 4 times.
This yoga involves intense stretching, helps in reducing stress and anxiety also helps in purifying blood which improves skin complexion and also reduces the appearance of wrinkles. This yoga aasan will also improve your digestion, otherwise, your digestion probably can lead to many skin problems such as pimples and acne.
2) Dhanurasana
How to do
Lie down forward by your face touching the floor and back facing the ceiling, keep your arm straight and palm facing the ceiling. Lift your legs up and try to hold your legs. Go back to the normal position after 30 sec. Repeat the position for 3 to 4 times.
Dhanurasana was named after the structure of your body while doing this aasan, you form a shape of a Dhanush ( bow ). For glowing and radiant skin you should practice dhanurasana everyday early morning. This yoga position not only regulates oxygen supply to the entire body but also instantly revitalizes skin cells. It is one of the best yoga poses for getting rid of fine lines and harmful radicals from the body.
3)Matsyasana
How to do
In the starting sit in padmasana now slowly try to bend backward and place your head on the ground, as your head touches the ground lift your chest upward hold the position for a few seconds, and repeat this 3 to 4 times.
Matsyasana is very simple even beginners can do it easily. The fish pose helps in curing bloating and indigestion problem and improves blood circulation in the head.
4) Bhujangasana
How to do
Lie down on your tummy, your palms placed near your head. At the time of exhaling lift your head and chest up by stretching your arms and by inhaling come back to the same position. Do this 8 to 10 times.
Bhujangasana or cobra position with a great posture for your back and spine but also good for your skin it helps chest to open up and inhale more oxygen which will give a glow on your face.
5) Uttanasana
How to do
- Stand straight keeping your hands by your side.
- Bend forward and try to push your head to your legs by placing your palms on the side.
- Ensure your back and legs are straight.
- Repeat a few more times.
Uttanasana can be very difficult in the beginning so you should go easily, but it’s essential for glowing skin because it helps blood to flow properly in your face.
6) Halasana
How to do it
Lie down facing the ceiling and keep your palm towards the ceiling now gently lift your legs at 90 degrees and take them over your head to touch the floor if your unable to do it in a go try going slowly and not pressuring your body much because pressuring much can lead to injury. Maintain the pose for a minute, return to normal position, and do this 2 to 3 times.
Scientifically sleep play an important role in maintaining healthy skin. So, if you are having a sleeping issue halasana can solve it do it on regular basis and enjoy a peaceful sleep. It helps you feel relaxed and calm, and the positive effect reflects on your skin too.
7)Sarvangasana
How to do
Lay down on your back, facing the ceiling. Gently lift your legs and hips straight up and remain in this position for a few minutes. Come back to normal position and do it 3 to 4 times. This is quite hard but you will master it by practicing daily. Sarvangasana helps in improving blood circulation to the facial region and helps in healing acne, dullness, wrinkles, and uneven skin tone. I hope this article will help you gain your glowing skin and also a healthy body by practicing these yoga asanas. Don’t forget to practice them on regular basis for reaching your target.
