Can doing yoga improve your skin?

July 21, 2020

Can doing yoga improve your skin?

Are you looking to regain that lost healthy glow your skin once had? Yoga may be the ideal for of self care to promote glowing skin.

Yoga? Seriously?Yes!

Vinyasa flow yoga is a fast-paced form of yoga that many believe is ideal for ridding the body of toxins. While we know that "detox" is a very popular buzzword out there and it is important to remember that your body is very capable of detoxing naturally.

That said, there is quite a bit of anecdotal evidence to suggest that there are ways one can help the process along, including Yoga.

One of the more popular yoga poses, Adho Mukha Shvanasana (AKA Downward Dog) is believed to help with lymphatic drainage. This helps to rid our bodies of toxins. Vinyasa yoga is typically done in a heated studio of 85-90 degrees, making you sweat throughout the entire session. Sweating helps your body eliminate accumulated toxins and waste, which may improve skin health.

Your skin is your body’s largest organ, so it would make sense that if you have an accumulation of unhealthy toxins inside your body, it will be evident by looking at your skin. This can show up in acne breakouts, a sallow complexion, and that look of fatigue even if you are sleeping well.

Yoga gets your blood flowing.

If circulation is sluggish, your skin will be dull — even ashy. Many yoga poses help improve blood circulation. For example, the Warrior pose is ideal for regulating blood circulation. Anything that increases blood flow will help skin look radiant.

Improved digestion is another perk.

Research continues to show a link between your gut and skin health. If your digestive system is not getting rid of toxins effectively, it may show in your skin with conditions such as eczema, acne and Rosacea. The poses you use while practicing yoga help aid digestion, improving the condition of your skin.

Certain poses may make you look younger.

Have you seen oxygen facials on the menu at your favorite spa? Many esthethicians perform oxygen facials on clients as an anti-aging skincare treatment. Asanas — yoga postures — help to increase oxygenation, so you may notice a reduction in the visible signs of aging. Not only will yoga help improve strength and flexibility, but it may make you look younger.

 Science agrees.

As more research comes out, the links between skin and yoga practice become stronger. In a recent study published in Future Science (source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5137887/), yoga may impact skin cells at the molecular level, resulting in a reduction in the visible signs of skin aging.

Do you practice yoga? If you have been intimidated by yoga in the past, please know that yoga is for EVERY body. You do not have to be flexible to do yoga, nor do you have to be thin or what is traditionally viewed as "fit." There is a form of yoga for everyone. If you just want to tune into your senses and find a sense of calm and relaxation, try Restorative Yoga. If you need a gentle circulation boost, consider Yin Yoga. SUP Yoga is done on the water out on paddle boards. There truly is something for everyone.





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