5 movements

Face Yoga मुख योग

Five gentle face movements, each with a five-second movement guide and how to practice it comfortably.

Work gently with the hand and face positions and stop if one is uncomfortable. The traditional associations are cultural and contemplative meanings, not medical claims: “chakra activation” is a spiritual belief, and lasting cosmetic benefits of face yoga are not established. Mantra counts, malas, and days vary by lineage. Learn from a qualified teacher when entering a lineage practice.

Face Yoga · 5

Face yoga: small movements, done gently

Five gentle face movements, each with a five-second movement guide and how to practice it comfortably.

Face yoga

Puff and turn

See the head move while the cheeks stay full

Fictional young adult Indian woman in an embroidered emerald silk saree demonstrates Puff and turn.
How to practice.
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With a little air in the cheeks, slowly lower and turn the head as shown. Use a comfortable range, then return upright and release.

Brings attention to coordinating a facial expression with a slow head movement.

Do not force the neck or hold through discomfort. Keep your breathing comfortable.

A brief face-yoga demonstration with a comfortable movement range. Lasting cosmetic benefits are not established. The five-second preview is a visual guide, not a prescribed exercise duration.

Face yoga

Eyes wide, lips round

Make the expression easy to see

Fictional young adult Indian woman in an embroidered emerald silk saree demonstrates Eyes wide, lips round.
How to practice.
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Lift the eyebrows and open the eyes comfortably. Round the lips into a small O, then soften the expression.

Practice noticing how the brows, eyelids and lips change as an expression forms and relaxes.

Use an easy range. Avoid forcing the eyes open or tightening the jaw.

A brief face-yoga demonstration with a comfortable movement range. Lasting cosmetic benefits are not established. The five-second preview is a visual guide, not a prescribed exercise duration.

Face yoga

Lift, pucker, release

Follow the chin and lips

Fictional young adult Indian woman in an embroidered emerald silk saree demonstrates Lift, pucker, release.
How to practice.
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Lift the chin within a comfortable range and bring the lips forward. Return the head upright, then soften the lips into a relaxed smile.

Practice changing a lip expression while noticing the position of the chin and neck.

Avoid forcing the head backward. Stop if the neck or jaw feels uncomfortable.

A brief face-yoga demonstration with a comfortable movement range. Lasting cosmetic benefits are not established. The five-second preview is a visual guide, not a prescribed exercise duration.

Face yoga

Puff the cheeks

Watch the cheeks gently expand

Fictional young adult Indian woman in an embroidered emerald silk saree demonstrates Puff the cheeks.
How to practice.
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Close the lips and let both cheeks fill with a little air. Notice the rounded shape, then let the air go without straining.

A simple way to practice control of the lips and cheeks and notice the difference between effort and rest.

Keep the pressure comfortable. Release whenever you need to breathe.

A brief face-yoga demonstration with a comfortable movement range. Lasting cosmetic benefits are not established. The five-second preview is a visual guide, not a prescribed exercise duration.

Face yoga

Hands up, eyes soft

Watch the hand placement and eyelids

Fictional young adult Indian woman in an embroidered emerald silk saree demonstrates Hands up, eyes soft.
How to practice.
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Rest both hands beside the upper forehead, with fingers angled upward as shown. Close and reopen the eyes gently while keeping the hands still.

Practice an easy eyelid movement while noticing tension in the forehead.

Rest the hands lightly. Do not press on the eyes or pull firmly on the skin.

A brief face-yoga demonstration with a comfortable movement range. Lasting cosmetic benefits are not established. The five-second preview is a visual guide, not a prescribed exercise duration.