We all want to gain the power of eternal youth by looking younger, healthy and beautiful forever. Nonetheless, factors like stress, an unhealthy lifestyle and a poor environment full of dust and pollution have made premature ageing more common than you think. Ageing is not just damaging to your external appearance but also to your organs. So if you are looking for a solution that can help you to remain fit and healthy even in your 30s and 40s, then yoga is the answer.
Benefits Of Yoga
- One of the best ways to keep your body fit and healthy.
- Cures critical disorders
- Makes the mind strong and active.
- Food to the soul
- Helps in healing the mind and body naturally.
- Improves your blood circulation bringing a glow to your skin
- Reduces stress.
- Keeps our organs healthy
There are surely several benefits of yoga for our physical as well as mental state. Each problem requires a specific solution, therefore if you are a woman in your 40’s wanting healthy and glowing skin, then here are a few easy yoga asanas for you suggested by Grand Master Akshar (Yoga expert, Spiritual Guru, Lifestyle Coach, Philanthropist and author). Follow this easy yoga routine and you will surely be impressed by the positive effect on the skin.
Halasana
Formation of the posture
Inverted poses can be great for healthy skin. Start with Plough Pose also known as Halasana in Sanskrit. To do this, you can start on your back, and lift your legs up. Hold your pelvis with your hands and push upwards to drop your toes behind your head.
Word of Advice Those with lumbago, neck pain, spondylitis and high blood pressure should not practice this asana.
Sarvangasana
Formation of the posture
To perform a Shoulder stand, lie down on the yoga mat and gradually lift your leg and hips up. You can use the support of your hand. Because this pose accelerates the blood flow towards the face and head, Sarvangasana also benefits your hair giving strength to the roots. You are advised to practise against a wall as the weight of the whole body is on the shoulders.
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Sirsasana (Headstand)
Formation Of The Posture
Headstands can also be a great addition to your regular practice for that beautiful glow. Practice against the wall if you are a beginner. You are advised to perform this only under guided supervision if not trained properly.
Word Of Advice
- If you have wrist, neck or shoulder issues, refrain from performing this asana.
- Women must not perform this asana during menstruation/pregnancy.
- Do not practice headstand if you suffer from enlarged thyroid, liver or spleen, cervical spondylitis, slipped disc and high blood pressure or other heart ailments.
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Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Dog)
Formation Of The Posture
An easy pose that can be done by all levels of practitioners, Downward Dog increases blood flow towards the face and head. Not only this, but it is also effective in healing skin-related problems like pimples, freckles, wrinkles, etc. Perform this as regularly as you can to get that glow on the face and also gain benefits for the hair.
You can follow these poses and pranayama for younger skin even in your 40s. Stay in each pose for 10-15 seconds. Along with these asanas, drink plenty of water and consume a healthy diet to achieve that youthful skin that you have always wanted.
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