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Yoga not only makes your mind more active but also enables you to get a good, toned body. Along with strengthening your core and improving your immunity, yoga has proved to be beneficial for the skin too.
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There are several yoga poses to get healthy and glowing skin. Let's look at some simple asanas to achieve that perfect glow. These will help increase blood circulation to the head and face area, aiding in better skin health.
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The shoulder stand is considered the most effective asana for glowing skin. It helps improve skin texture by promoting blood circulation. Practice it 3 to 5 times a day.
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Popularly known as the triangle pose, trikonasana helps open up the lungs, chest and heart. It supplies more oxygen to the skin and hence the skin feels refreshed and rejuvenated.
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Halasana or the plough pose helps improve the digestive process that is essential for a glowing and healthy skin.
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The camel pose helps open up the rib cage and increase lung capacity for inhaling more oxygen. This pose reduces stress and balances the hormones in the body that are responsible for acne and pimples.
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This pose helps in skin rejuvenation by supplying extra oxygen to the skin cells which in turn helps the body to flush out the accumulated toxins from the system and provide youthful skin.
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This asana promotes blood flow to the face and increases oxygen supply to the skin cells along with helpful nutrients that fight the damage caused by free radicals and encourages skin rejuvenation.
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The fish pose promotes healthy skin by improving the functions of the thyroid, pineal, and pituitary glands. It gives a good stretch to the muscles of the face and throat. It also makes the skin more flexible and firm.
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Make sure you've learnt the right technique to do these asanas from a professional yoga practitioner before doing them on your own on a daily basis. Also, be consistent for better results.
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Along with these yoga asanas it is essential to be mindful of certain basics which are the cornerstones of a healthy lifestyle - drinking enough water through the day, exercising daily and making healthy food choices.
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