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Yoga offers an effective way to address common concerns like eye swelling and puffiness. Certain poses enhance circulation, calm the nervous system, and reduce stress, all contributing to a refreshed appearance.
The seated forward fold pose soothes and relaxes the nervous system. It also boosts blood flow to the face and eyes, reducing puffiness.
To practice:
- Sit on a mat with both legs extended forward. Bend your left leg inward, placing the sole of your foot against your inner right thigh.
- Slowly inhale as you raise both arms overhead.
- Slowly exhale and fold forward from your hips, reaching your hands towards your feet.
- Hold this pose for 5-10 deep, slow breaths.
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Downward-facing dog is highly effective in reducing stress. Prolonged stress can lead to weight gain, dark circles, eye bags, acne, melasma, and uneven skin tone.
To practice:
To begin downward-facing dog, start on your hands and knees on the floor. Press your toes into the floor, lift your hips, and straighten your knees. Straighten your arms, gaze towards your navel, and keep your head between your arms. Hold this pose for 5-10 breaths, focusing on deep inhales and exhales.
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Child's pose promotes relaxation, calms muscles, and improves sleep quality, indirectly reducing eye bags and dark circles caused by insufficient rest.
To practice:
Kneel on the floor, resting your buttocks on your heels. Extend your arms forward, letting your forehead touch the ground. Hold this pose for 5-10 deep breaths.
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Fish pose helps alleviate stress and anxiety, while also enhancing cardiovascular health.
To practice:
Lie on your back on a mat. Slowly lift your chest and tilt your head back towards the mat. Press your lower back down into the ground. Hold the pose for 5-7 breaths, focusing on deep chest breathing.
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The legs-up-the-wall pose supports fluid drainage from the face and eyes, simultaneously reducing inflammation. This helps mitigate the effects of factors causing eye swelling and dark circles.
To practice:
Lie on your back on a mat or the floor, extending both legs straight up against a wall. Place your arms relaxed at your sides or on your stomach. Hold this pose for 5-10 minutes, breathing deeply and slowly.
Bao Bao (according to Health Shots)
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