The Yoga Lion Pose and Acne...what is the link?

Well, several people talk about Yoga as being part of or even the answer to a plethora of health problems.

Rightfully so, because as it turns out, it does work for a series of ailments, with acne and facial aging not as exceptions.

Now, I must point out that when I say Yoga, though the first thing most people may think of will be a pretzel-looking pose, (which to some extent is correct), I not only mean the asanas but an inclusion of its other limbs, diet and positive mental attunements.

But of course, I bet you are just going...Oye, just how can this Yoga help with a natural acne treatment regimen?

Well, in addition to other acne remedy tips that I have mentioned in the blog, here are a few poses you can add to your arsenal for acne prevention.....and treatment.

The Lion Pose:

Instructions:

1. Sit up on the knees with the heels of the feet pressed against the buttocks and the calves of the legs flat on the floor.
   
   
2. Place the balls of the hands on the knees, straighten the arms and keep the back erect and the head straight (not tilted forward, back, to the left or the right).
   
   
3. Inhale while leaning forward slightly, stretching the mouth the jaws as wide as possible, extend the tongue out and downward as much as possible, fix your gaze either at the tip of the nose or between the eyebrows and stretch the fingers straight out from the knees.
   
   
4. Hold the posture for the duration of the inhaled breath then exhale, relaxing the forward stretch, dropping the fingers to the knees and closing the mouth and eyes.

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Comments:
The simha-asana benefits parts of the body that most other asanas do not: the face, jaw, mouth, throat and tongue. Those who experience tightness or discomfort in the jaws such as teeth grinding, clenched jaws, a misaligned bite, etc. will benefit from both the jaw and tongue stretching of the simha-asana. This asana is also known to help prevent or cure sore throats. The muscles and tissues of the face are rejuvenated from the alternating stretching and release, an exercise they rarely get in the course of our everyday lives.

The Shouler Stand

The Shoulder-stand Pose (Sarvanga-asana ) Instruction:

1		Lie flat on the back in the shava-asana.
2		Inhale through the nostrils. Place the palms face-down on the floor. Keeping the hips on the floor, bend the knees and bring them up toward the stomach while exhaling.
3		Inhale slowly through the nostrils, press down on the hands and lift the torso from the waist up off the floor, arching the spine backwards and straightening the arms. Keep the hips on the floor.
4		Inhale, then while exhaling, raise the legs straight up perpendicular to the floor. You may support your hips with your hands or leave the arms flat on the floor, whichever is most comfortable.
5		The legs should be together with the knees straight and toes pointed straight up. Keep the head straight without turning it to either side. The chin should be pressed against the chest.
6		Breath gently through the nostrils while the posture is held.
7		Reverse the steps to return to the shava-asana.

Comments:

The sarvanga-asana is considered by many to be the most beneficial of all yoga postures. Because of its many benefits, if you find that your time is limited in the course of Yoga practice at home, it is recommended to place special emphasis on the sarvanga-asana.

When performed in the morning the sarvanga-asana relieves fatigue caused by sleeping too much or too little and when practiced in the evening it helps to promote deep, restful sleep. It strengthens the back and helps to relieve lower back pain.

The increased blood flow to the head and upper body helps to heal many disorders such as headaches, nasal congestion and sore throats. The entire endocrine, digestive, nervous, and venous systems of the body are stimulated in ways that no form of diet or conventional exercise can perform.

So there you have it, two favorite Yoga Poses that can be used to help in a combat of acne...again as mentioned earlier...the Yogic Diet...(albeit also Man's most natural diet..fruits and vegetables, should also be part of your core to accomplish this victory over acne.

to clearer skin.

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