Asanas and pranayamas can make you look youthfulYoga for glowing skin

I have always said that good health and beauty are two sides of the same coin. Unless you are healthy from the inside, you cannot reflect true beauty, especially in terms of a glowing skin. I believe that yoga is very relevant to our modern lifestyle.

Power of asanas

As we all know, yoga deals with physical exercises, called asanas, which entail the assuming of well-defined poses, with precise results. Some asanas not only reduce stress, but also help get rid of toxins and wastes.

The asanas that help fight acne include

n Utthanasana – This is a standing and forward bending pose, in which the body is fully bent, with hands holding the ankles.

n Kapalbhati – Is a breathing exercise that is said to help acne condition. In this, the exhaling of breath is done with a little force. It is said to help remove carbon dioxide and thus purify the blood. This also helps to decongest the system and add a glow to the skin.

n Pranayama- It is the best exercise of correct breathing. Devoting a few minutes every day allows us the means of natural cleansing of the system. It helps reduce stress and increase oxygenation, making the skin look beautiful.

n Surya Namaskar- It is a set of 12 poses or asanas in a particular sequence, accompanied by controlled breathing. It helps the organ systems to stay healthy, apart from keeping the body youthful and the mind calm.

n Dhanurasana is a posture that resembles a bow. It is excellent for removing toxins and flushing the system. It also reduces stress. Thus, it makes the skin clear.

Yoga significantly improves circulation of blood to the skin surface. This is very important for good health of the skin, as it helps to supply essential nutrients there. Thus, it not only tones the skin, but also imparts a beautiful glow and makes one look youthful.

Studies conducted on those who practice yoga have shown that it has a direct effect on the mind, emotion and mood. In fact, yoga is a regular stress-buster and puts the glow back on your skin. Feeling good makes you look good too!

(Husain is a beauty expert)