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HEALTHY HABITS YOGA FOR THE FACE CAN RELIEVE TENSION AND TONE Benefits of yoga include increased muscle strength, flexibility and toning. Individuals who perform yoga exercises consistently see the rewards and their physical body change. What about trying it for the face to relieve muscle tension and even tone the muscles around the eyes, forehead and cheekbones? Challenge yourself to spend five minutes each day doing these three poses.
1. Make an “O”
2. Eye lift
3. Detox face
Open your mouth and drop your jaw into an “O” shape. Hold it in position for 10 seconds. Gently position your hands above the mouth and against cheeks to stay in place. Repeat it two more times.
Place hands on side of forehead and rest on head. Gently lift the upper areas of the eyelids. Breathe deeply and hold for 10 seconds. Repeat it two more times.
In the same position as the eye lift, inhale a deep breath. As you exhale, stick out your tongue and make a sound like “haaaaah!” Breathe out the tension and stress from your face. As you breathe out, hold for 10 seconds or as long as you can. Repeat it two more times. This one may seem silly, but if you laugh, then you’re also releasing stress, so it’s a win-win!
REMEMBER YOUR WHY IN 2020 With a new year here, many individuals may feel the pressure to be a better, slimmer and more successful person. We may write down goals and resolutions to jump start 2020 but experience trouble keeping that motivation long-term. Author Jon Gordon offers these tips for packing more motivation and purpose into your life:
DAILY DETOX DRINK
• Be optimistic. Surround yourself with positive things. Think and act in a way that mirrors growth and prosperity so that it becomes contagious.
1 lemon, juiced
• Plan for Success. Create a plan for success and share it with others for accountability and feedback opportunities.
1 Teaspoon of honey
• Build relationships that matter. Build trust and dive deeper into the friendships and mentoring that has helped you and that helps others. • Remember that why – that purpose. What is the reason behind your goal? What is your true purpose? Write it on a poster or sticky note and keep it near you. Include it as a daily reminder on your phone calendar.
Start or end your day with removing toxins from your body. Try this simple recipe. 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar ½ cup of hot water Boil the water. Add in the lemon juice, apple cider vinegar and honey. Stir, drink and enjoy.
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