Simhasana (The Lion Pose) For Glowing Face

Simhasana (The Lion Pose) For Glowing Face

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Sit up on the knees with the heels of the feet pressed against the buttocks and the calves of the legs flat on the floor. Place the balls of the hands on the knees,straighten the arms and keep the back erect and the head straight (not tilted forward,back,to the left or the right). 

Inhale while leaning forward slightly,stretching the mouth the jaws as wide as possible,extend the tongue out and downward as much as possible,fix your gaze either at the tip of the nose or between the eyebrows and stretch the fingers straight out from the knees. 

Hold the posture for the duration of the inhaled breath then exhale,relaxing the forward stretch,dropping the fingers to the knees and closing the mouth and eyes.

Hold the Lion Pose for thirty to sixty seconds and repeat three to five times.

Benefits:

The Simhasana benefits parts of the body that most other asanas do not. The face,jaw,mouth,throat and tongue. Those who experience tightness or discomfort in the jaws such as teeth grinding ,clenched jaws, a misaligned bite,etc.

Will benefit from both the jaw and tongue stretching of the Simhasana.

This pose is also known to help prevent or cure sore throats.

The muscles and tissues of the face are rejuvenated from the alternating stretching and release,an exercise.They rarely get in the course of our everyday lives.

It is very beneficial for those people who stammer. Also,this pose makes your voice sweeter.Removes wrinkles.

Note:

The Lion Pose is basically a stress reliever and can be practiced at anytime and by anybody. There are usually no problems associated with practicing this pose because it does not require any complicated maneuvering of the body. However,if you suffer from any chronic illness or physical problems,it is best that you have a discussion with your doctor.