The Power Of Yoga For Glowing Skin

Yoga is celebrated for its stress-busting and strength-building abilities - but did you know that it can also benefit your complexion? Yoga glow is a thing and, if you practice regularly, you’ve probably noticed the effects of exercise on your skin. Dr. Genieve Burley tells us: “Moving your body is medicine. It allows for detoxification by flushing all of the organs, it increases respiration, it lubricates joints and strengthens muscles. Breathing and moving in yoga can help to balance hormones and move waste stagnating in the intestines.” All of this leads to healthier, happier skin.  

In addition to yoga and exercise, we enjoy self-care rituals that extend to skin care. A face mask or quick morning skin care routine encourages you to spend some quiet time focusing on yourself. Here is a closer look at the power of yoga for glowing skin, on and off the mat, as well as some skin care rituals you can include to feel renewed.

On The Mat: 5 Yoga Poses For Healthy Skin

Yoga benefits for the skin start on the mat. Dendy Engelman, MD tells SELF: “Yoga causes vasodilation (enlargement of the blood vessels), which leads to increased blood flow to the skin, providing it with more oxygen and nutrients, lending itself to a cutaneous flushing or 'glow'." Whether you practice at home or in the studio, here are five yoga poses for a glowing complexion.

Tadasana (Mountain Pose)

With its focus on deep, rhythmic breathing, this simple standing pose helps alleviate stress and improve oxygen flow. According to NDTV: “Getting in more oxygen through controlled breathing helps the body to release harmful toxins and keep the skin healthy and glowing.” By enhancing blood circulation, tadasana improves lymphatic drainage which brightens the complexion and reduces puffiness around the eye area.

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