Face Yoga Info Session

FACE YOGA INFORMATION SESSION

What is face yoga?

Face yoga is a combination of face exercises, face massage, face acupressure and face relaxation.  The Danielle Collins method  is a natural way of looking and feeling younger with an added sense of relaxation and wellbeing.

This method uses these traditional techniques and the latest research to give safe, natural anti-ageing results.  Very useful for reducing the signs of tension and stress

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2^ND AVENUE EAST, OWEN SOUND, ON

JULY 24, 2018   6.30 P.M. – 7.15 P.M.

JULY 31, 2018   6.30 P.M. – 7.15 P.M.

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FACE YOGA

FACE YOGA

WHAT CAUSES THE FACE TO AGE?

.           weakening of the face muscles

.           poor lymph flow

.           break down of connective tissue

.           stress

.           losing collagen and elastin

.           poor circulation

.           excess toxins

.           too much sun

.           harsh winds and cold

.           certain products

.           poor nutrition

.           negativity

.           pollution

.           lack of sleep

.           lack of exercise

.           cigarette, alcohol and drugs

Stress and the Face

Many things can causes stress, some examples are:

Pressure to perform at work

Guilt, perfectionism, worry

Money worries

Arguments

Family conflicts

Divorce

Bereavement

Unemployment

Moving house

The effects of stress on the face are numerous:

The production of collagen and elastin leading to a sallow, aged appearance;

Dehydration which makes the skin look unhealthy and tired.

Stress also means we frown, grimace, and squint for long periods of time which leads to lines and wrinkles.

The Face Yoga Method, consists of Face Yoga, Face Acupressure, Face Massage and Relaxation.   While you will notice a difference after the first couple of sessions, your face may feel like it has had a good workout, you will feel less tension and have a rosy glow.  It is over a longer period of time when you will notice and uplifting of the face and neck.

There are 57 muscles in the face and neck that need to be exercised. As the muscles become stronger they are lifted and firmed and the skin attached to the muscles is also lifted and tautened therefore reducing the lines and wrinkles.  As these muscles are smaller than the ones in the body, it takes a lot less time for them to increase in strength and tone.

Face Massage

The massage techniques used help increased circulation, lymph flow and remove toxins, making the skin look healthier and more youthful.

Acupressure is…

An ancient hands-on health care system of muscular tension release.

Based on the same points as acupuncture, using the power of the human hand instead of needles.<

Improves the functioning of the entire body, increases circulation and builds resistance.

Unblocks tensions, caused by stress, injuries, poor diet, incorrect posture, and lack of exercise.

Promotes emotional healing and reawakens the joy of living.

Acupressure is wonderful for helping to reduce lines and wrinkles by unblocking the tension and stress around the acupressure points so that the energy can flow more freely.  The hands on practice of acupressure releases muscular tension which tends to concentrate around these points and inhibit circulation.   The Chinese have used acupressure to enhance physical fitness and beauty for thousands of years.   This 5,000 year old system has been found effective for toning muscles, improving the condition and luster of kin, relieving acne, sinus problems, jaw tension, and headaches.   We will be doing this with simple finger pressure.

The Face Yoga Method is safe to use 6 days a week, taking one day off to rest.

The sessions will also include deep breathing which is also a huge part of releasing stress and tension.

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FACE YOGA STUDY

Facial exercises help middle-aged women appear more youthful

20 weeks of facial exercises yielded firmer skin, fuller upper and lower cheeks

CHICAGO - A 30-minute daily or alternate-day facial exercise program sustained over 20 weeks improved the facial appearance of middle-aged women, resulting in a younger appearance with fuller upper and lower cheeks, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study. This is the first scientific study to test the premise of facial exercise improving appearance.

“Now there is some evidence that facial exercises may improve facial appearance and reduce some visible signs of aging,” said lead author Dr. Murad Alam, vice chair and professor of dermatology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and a Northwestern Medicine dermatologist. “The exercises enlarge and strengthen the facial muscles, so the face becomes firmer and more toned and shaped like a younger face.

“Assuming the findings are confirmed in a larger study, individuals now have a low-cost, non-toxic way for looking younger or to augment other cosmetic or anti-aging treatments they may be seeking,” Alam said.

The study was published Jan. 3 in the journal JAMA Dermatology.

As the face ages, skin loses elasticity and fat pads between the muscle and skin become thinner. The fat pads, which fit together like a jigsaw puzzle, give the face much of its shape. As skin becomes saggy, the thinning fat pads atrophy and slide, causing the face to “fall down.”  

“But if muscle underneath becomes bigger, the skin has more stuffing underneath it and the firmer muscle appears to make the shape of the face more full,” said senior study author Emily Poon, an assistant research professor in dermatology at Feinberg. “Muscle growth is increasing the facial volume and counteracting the effects of age-related fat thinning and skin loosening.” 

How the study worked

Study participants, middle-aged women 40 to 65 years old, underwent two sets of face-to-face 90-minute training sessions from a facial exercise instructor. At home, they continued to do these exercises for a total of 20 weeks. For the first eight weeks, they did the exercises daily for 30 minutes. From nine to 20 weeks, they did the same exercises every other day for 30 minutes a session.