Effects of Yoga for Glowing Skin & Healthy Hair

Effects of Yoga

Glowing skin and luxuriant hair is nothing, just a healthy lifestyle. Keeping the skin and hair naturally healthy in this modern and busy era is difficult but not impossible. Here is the secret of never aging radiant skin and long hair, Yoga. Yoga and a good diet can keep your skin and hair healthy for years.

YOGA FOR GLOWING SKIN
Everyone wants to look and feel good in a natural way but skin problems don’t leave us. These skin problems appear on our face due to unhealthy lifestyle and stress. No matter what the reason is, doing the following asanas will help you in getting glowing and problem-free skin.

1. BHUJANGASANA (COBRA POSE)
BhujangasanaThis pose strengthens the shoulders and back, reduces the stress and fatigue, increases the blood circulation that makes your skin glow. Avoid doing this asana if pregnant or have spinal injuries, fractured wrists. Always start practicing yoga poses under the yoga teacher’s guidance.

2. HALASANA (PLOW POSE)
HalasanaThis posture relieves you from stress and improves your sleep quality, which has a positive effect on your face. By doing Halasana blood circulation increases on your face and head and you get beautiful blooming skin as a result. Pregnant women or people with neck and back problems should not do this. Initially do this asana with an expert only.

3. MATSYASANA (FISH POSE)
MatsyasanaThis yoga posture not only gives your skin glow but also makes it firm and tight. Because when you do this pose, the muscles of your neck and chest are stretched, this can solve the problem of
a double chin. Because this pose improves blood circulation towards your head, due to which you get an instant glowing face. If you’re suffering from neck and back pain or migraine or high blood pressure, then strictly avoid this.

4. TRILOKNASANA (TRIANGLE POSE)
TriloknasanaOne yoga with numerous benefits. This asana opens up your heart, lungs, and chest, thereby increasing the oxygen supply. And as a result of increased oxygen supply, your skin tone improves. Along with all these benefits, your arms, legs, and thighs also become slim and toned. People with slip disc, high blood pressure, and heart disease should avoid practicing this yoga posture.

5. SHISHUASANA (CHILD POSE)
ShishuasanaThis is the extremely relaxing pose for the back. You can do this easily to get the relaxation between or after long working hours. And as far as the skin is concerned.
It increases blood circulation on your face and head, which reduces stress and brings the glow to the skin. Avoid practicing this if you are pregnant or in case of serious back and knee injury.

YOGA FOR HEALTHY HAIR
Hair problems can be occurred by an unhealthy diet, environmental conditions, stress, over-styling, and lack of care. However, there are some yoga asanas that are helpful here to avoid the loss from these triggers. All forward bending asanas can help to maintain healthy hair.

ADHO MUKHO SAVASANA (DOWNWARD FACING DOG POSE)
Adho Mukho SavasanaThis asana enhances the blood flow to the head region which is essential to maintain a healthy scalp and promote hair growth. This yoga posture can be beneficial for insomnia, depression, stress, and also strengthens the arms, legs, and back. People with a dislocated shoulder, high blood pressure should avoid this yoga posture and pregnant women must consult the expert or doctor first.

4. UTTHANASANA (STANDING FORWARD BEND)
UtthanasanaThis yoga asana relaxes the mind by reducing the tension and tiredness, which decreases the hair fall. Due to increased blood circulation in the head, the hair follicles have healthy growth and the hair becomes shiny and strong. Not only this, practicing regularly this yoga can reduce menstrual and menopause problems in women.People with a back injury please don’t perform this yoga. It is better to consult a doctor or yoga expert first.

5. VAJRASANA (DIAMOND POSE)
VajrasanaThis yoga posture is easy to do and effective too. Vajrasana is great for making the digestive system strong. Because of our weak digestive system, our hair does not get nutrients, due to which hair cells get damaged. With regular practice, Vajrasana can reduce stress, which is a major trigger of hair problems. If you have any kind of knee problem, do not do Vajrasana.

6. SETUBANDHASANA (BRIDGE POSE)
SetubandhasanaBesides so many health benefits, Setubandhasana is also popular for beauty benefits. This asana is very helpful in managing hair problems by increasing the blood circulation in the scalp and prevents hair fall, hair loss, and premature greying.It is recommended to do a little head massage after completing this yoga posture. Don’t do this asana during the menstrual cycle and also it is best to avoid if you have neck or back injury and if you’re pregnant.

7. SASANGASANA
SasangasanaThis is one of the best yoga to get healthy and thick hair. It improves blood circulation throughout the body and stabilizes the hormones. Sasangasana helps you sleep better which is essential for healthier and stronger hair. Migraine or high blood pressure patients or anyone with neck and injury should avoid this asana. Along with yoga, pranayama and meditation are also considered to be better for skin and hair. Apart from yoga for glowing skin and healthy hair, take care of other things like good food, drink a lot of water, and maintain regular skin care and hair care routine.

KAPALBHATI FOR HEALTHY HAIR & GLOWING SKIN

“This breathing technique helps the body inhale and assimilate more oxygen and stimulates cell growth and regeneration thereby helping skin and hair look their healthiest best. Although widely practiced, this breathing technique can be a bit tricky, so learning and practicing is key,” If you do kapalbhati only for twenty min daily, within 15-20 days you will see that your skin starts glowing and it will be the natural glow.

Kapalbhati PranayamasA good night’s sleep of 7-8 hours will benefit your overall health. We are activating the parasympathetic nervous system which will have a relaxing effect on the body and you won’t need to lie awake counting sheep all night. Pranayamas can be applied to your meditation practice as well. It can prevent and even cure acne if done correctly.It can help in eliminating toxins from the body and slow ageing. It can clear clogged skin pores, thus clarifying the skin and giving your face a luminous glow. The benefits of Kapalbhati breathing for healthy hair are: It prevents hair loss by increasing the blood flow to the scalp and strengthening the hair roots. Kapalbhati exercise also prevents premature greying of hair.

ANULOM VILOM PRANAYAMA FOR GLOWING SKIN & HEALTHY HAIR

Anulom Vilom PranayamaThis pranayama helps to balance out the ‘ida’ and ‘pingala’ nadis. Thus helps to get rid of the free radicals and toxins. Alternate breathing technique is very useful and when done regularly thoroughly cleanses the entire nervous system. Benefits the scalp health, you are relaxed and promotes hair growth. It is a breathing technique that helps clear blocked energy channels called nadis and thus calming the mind. Alternate nostril breathing helps to purify the blood and oxygenation is better resulting in a natural facial skin glow.
BHASTRIKA PRANAYAMA FOR GLOWING SKIN & HEALTHY HAIR –

This pranayama is also called the Breath of Fire & it involves forceful breathing. Bhastrika Pranayama increases oxygen supply to the skin & also clears out toxins accumulated in blood through forceful expiration resulting in the healthy glowing skin.

Bhastrika Pranayama

Bhastrika Pranayama is an important tool to remove excess phlegm, bile and wind. Keeps the digestive system in shape and helps to purify the blood and nervous system. This yoga exercise helps to trim belly fat and promote hair health.

Dr Sujata Panda Dr. Sujata Panda,
PhD in Yoga, DNYS, N.D.,
Gold medallist,
Founder of Su-Ham Foundation
Owner of Viroga Virtual Clinic
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