1. Eye-Opener
Use your fingers to form "binocular" shape around your eyebrows, cheeks and across the face. Lift your eyebrows without wrinkling the forehead too much, then squint and then lift them again. Aim to repeat about 50 times.
2. Forehead lifter
Interlace your fingers over your forehead and apply light pressure while attempting to lift your forehead. Repeat 50 times, and/or hold for up to one minute.
Another way to do this is to place both palms on your temples, push your palms up and back lift the sides of your face, then hold for five seconds and keep repeating.
3. Cheek Lifter
Open your mouth wide, keep your teeth covered with your lips and lift your cheeks. Hold for 10 seconds, then return to normal. Aim to repeat 50 times. (Try not to squint while lifting)
4. Neck and Jaw Stretch
Tilt your face upward slightly, then lift your chin up and forward at a 45-degree angle and over towards one shoulder, holding there for three seconds. Return back to centre, then repeat to the other side. Repeat 20 times on each side, or aim to keep repeating for one or several minutes.
Another good way to stretch and strengthen your neck and jaw (only if you have no neck issues) is to tilt your head all the way back and hold, repeating for up to one minute.
5. Pucker Lips
Pucker your lips, loosen them slightly and repeat. Repeat for up to one or several minutes.
6. Smiler
Smile 50 times without wrinkling your eyes, then hold a soft smile for 50 seconds straight.
7. Massage & Face Savasana
Clean your hands and face with a gentle cleanser, then massage your face all over (you may want to use coconut oil to make this easier). Gently press your fingertips into your facial muscles to relieve any strain. Make sure to pay attention to your "third eye" (the space between your brows), massaging for 30 minutes and circling around your eyes.
Finish with a warm towel laid over your face as you lay down and relax.
Well done!
You have finished your face yoga 🧘👏