π Practice Time: ~10 minutes in the morning
(before breakfast or 30 min after).
Can be repeated in the evening for relaxation.
Sit up straight. Inhale through your nose for 4 counts, hold for 2, exhale slowly through your mouth for 6. Repeat 5 times.
Activates parasympathetic system and improves drainage.Rub your palms together to create warmth. Place them gently over your forehead, cheeks, and chin. Feel the tension melt.
Use clean dry hands or oil. Stroke from the center of the face to the ears. Then down the neck to the collarbones. Repeat 5β6 times.
Reduces swelling and boosts lymph flow.Open your mouth wide, stick your tongue down, open your eyes and look up. Hold for 5β7 sec. Repeat 3 times.
Boosts circulation in the lower face.Inflate cheeks and move air from side to side. Then puff one cheek at a time for 30 seconds each.
Tones cheek muscles, improves facial contour.Sit tall, lift your neck. Tilt your head back and push your lower lip forward. Hold 10 sec. Repeat 5 times.
Tap gently with your fingertips all over the face for final stimulation and relaxation.