{"id":1810,"date":"2014-09-18T10:00:13","date_gmt":"2014-09-18T10:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandaretreats.com\/blog\/?p=1810"},"modified":"2014-09-18T10:00:13","modified_gmt":"2014-09-18T10:00:13","slug":"7-yoga-asanas-that-can-give-you-glowing-skin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandaretreats.com\/blog\/archives\/1810","title":{"rendered":"7 yoga asanas that can give you glowing skin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">7 yoga asanas that can give you glowing skin<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>You\u2019d be surprised to know that yoga can rejuvenate your skin and make you look gorgeous.\u00a0<\/i> A day or two before a party or a gathering we are all rushing to the nearest spa or beauty salon to get our facials and clean-ups done. Why don\u2019t we consider fixing a beauty routine that gives us the party glow naturally and permanently. And the best part is that beautiful skin doesn\u2019t always translate into empty pockets. Here\u2019s finally a zero investment and a healthy way to get that gold radiance on your skin and prevent dermatological problems like acne, dullness, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Yoga is the answer to all our beauty and well-being troubles. \u00a0The ultimate aim of yoga is to enhance one\u2019s physical and mental health. The yogic approach to health and beauty is a perfect blend of posture training with rhythmic breathing which helps in purifying various nerves. The result \u00a0\u2013 confident and naturally beautiful you.<\/p>\n<p>The prime advantage of yoga is that every single technique that your practice has a multitude of benefits. For instance, yogic techniques help you stay stress free, healthy, improve your concentration, help you coordinate better, make you aware of your body so that you understand it better and help you stay disciplined.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few <i>ashtanga<\/i> yoga techniques to get the perfectly flawless and glowing skin that everyone would envy you for.<\/p>\n<p><b>Yoni Mudra \u2013 Detachment from chaos:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sandaretreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/yoni-mudra.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1811\" alt=\"yoni mudra\" src=\"https:\/\/sandaretreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/yoni-mudra.png\" width=\"688\" height=\"382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sandaretreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/yoni-mudra.png 688w, https:\/\/sandaretreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/yoni-mudra-300x166.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 688px) 100vw, 688px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sit cross legged in <i>Sukhasana<\/i> \u2013 the easy pose<\/li>\n<li>Place your thumbs on your ears and index figures on you closed lashes<\/li>\n<li>Now put your middle fingers on your nostrils, the ring fingers above your upper lips and little fingers below your lower lips<\/li>\n<li>Ensure that your elbows are parallel to the ground<\/li>\n<li>Concentrate on your breath while in this <i>mudra<\/i><\/li>\n<li>Stay in the <i>mudra<\/i> for 5 to 10 mins<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Note: <\/b>You don\u2019t need to apply pressure with your fingers<\/p>\n<p><b>Yog Mudra \u2013 The Yoga Pose:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sandaretreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/yog-mudra.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1812\" alt=\"yog mudra\" src=\"https:\/\/sandaretreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/yog-mudra.png\" width=\"664\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sandaretreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/yog-mudra.png 664w, https:\/\/sandaretreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/yog-mudra-300x163.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Method:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sit in <i>Sukhasna\u00a0<\/i><\/li>\n<li>Hold your left wrist with your right hand at the back<\/li>\n<li>Inhaling pull your shoulders behind and expand your chest<\/li>\n<li>Exhaling bend forward and touch your right forehead to your right knee<\/li>\n<li>Inhaling return to the starting position<\/li>\n<li>Repeat the steps and touch your forehead to left knee and then in the middle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Repetitions:<\/b> 2 rounds<\/p>\n<p><b>Kapal randhra dhouti \u2013 Yogic Facial Massage: <\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sandaretreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/kapal-randhra-dhouti.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1816\" alt=\"kapal randhra dhouti\" src=\"https:\/\/sandaretreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/kapal-randhra-dhouti.png\" width=\"718\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sandaretreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/kapal-randhra-dhouti.png 718w, https:\/\/sandaretreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/kapal-randhra-dhouti-300x158.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 718px) 100vw, 718px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This is the Yoga Institute\u2019s signature yogic facial massage. It is an excellent technique that will make you want to forget your expensive skin treatments. It stimulates all your facial nerves and over time gives a natural, beautiful glow. It also help you relax and de-stress.<\/p>\n<p><b>Method:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gently but firmly massage your forehead with your fingers starting from the centre of your forehead till the temples<\/li>\n<li>Gently pinch your eyebrows along the length. Repeat this three \u2013 four times<\/li>\n<li>Massage the around your eyes in circular motion<\/li>\n<li>In outward strokes massage your checks<\/li>\n<li>Look up and massage your neck in upward strokes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Note: <\/b>You don\u2019t need to use oil or cream for this technique.\u00a0 A gentle massage with your fingers will be sufficient.<\/p>\n<p><b>Kapalbhati \u2013 Breathing Technique:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sandaretreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/kapalbhati.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1813\" alt=\"kapalbhati\" src=\"https:\/\/sandaretreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/kapalbhati.png\" width=\"686\" height=\"369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sandaretreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/kapalbhati.png 686w, https:\/\/sandaretreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/kapalbhati-300x161.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 686px) 100vw, 686px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Method:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take a deep breath.<\/li>\n<li>Forcefully exhale through your nose rhythmically.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Note:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Please keep in mind that <a title=\"Kapalbhati Pranayam benefits your whole body\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thehealthsite.com\/fitness\/kapalbhati-pranayam-benefits-your-whole-body\/\" target=\"_blank\"><i>kapalbhati<\/i> <\/a>is different from stomach pumps. So, focus on exhale through your nose and not on the movement of your stomach.<\/p>\n<p>Asanas:<\/p>\n<p><b>Standing chakrasana \u2013 The wheel pose:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sandaretreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/standing-chakrasana.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1817\" alt=\"standing-chakrasana\" src=\"https:\/\/sandaretreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/standing-chakrasana.jpg\" width=\"620\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sandaretreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/standing-chakrasana.jpg 620w, https:\/\/sandaretreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/standing-chakrasana-300x159.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Method:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Stand erect with your feet apart and parallel. Interlock your hands in the front.<\/p>\n<p>Inhaling raise your hands up and bend backwards<\/p>\n<p>Exhaling bend forward and swing your arms behind. Interlock your fingers at the back and pull towards your head<\/p>\n<p>Inhaling return to the staring position<\/p>\n<p><b>Repetitions: 3<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Dhanurvakrasana \u2013 The bow pose:<\/p>\n<p><\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sandaretreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Dhanurvakrasana.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1815\" alt=\"Dhanurvakrasana\" src=\"https:\/\/sandaretreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Dhanurvakrasana.png\" width=\"675\" height=\"371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sandaretreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Dhanurvakrasana.png 675w, https:\/\/sandaretreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Dhanurvakrasana-300x164.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Method:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lie down flat on your stomach with legs stretched out and arms by your side<\/li>\n<li>Bend your legs and catch your ankles. Simultaneously, pull your ankles and raise your legs.<\/li>\n<li>Inhaling, raise your head and neck upward. Hold the position<\/li>\n<li>Exhaling, return to the starting position<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Repetition:<\/b> 3 rounds<\/p>\n<p><b>Paschimottanasana \u2013 The seated forward bend pose:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/sandaretreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Paschimottanasana.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1814\" alt=\"Paschimottanasana\" src=\"https:\/\/sandaretreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Paschimottanasana.png\" width=\"667\" height=\"366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sandaretreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Paschimottanasana.png 667w, https:\/\/sandaretreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Paschimottanasana-300x164.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Method:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sit on the floor and inhaling stretch your legs in front of you.<\/li>\n<li>Keep your knees firm and ensure that you don\u2019t bend them while doing the asana<\/li>\n<li>Exhaling bend forward, hold your toes and try to touch your forehead to your knees<\/li>\n<li>Maintain the pose for 10 seconds<\/li>\n<li>Inhaling return to the starting position<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Repetitions: <\/b>3 rounds<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>7 yoga asanas that can give you glowing skin You\u2019d be surprised to know that yoga can rejuvenate your skin and make you look gorgeous.\u00a0 A day or two before a party or a gathering we are all rushing to the nearest spa or beauty salon to get our facials and clean-ups done. 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