#HealthBytes: Facing skin issues? Try these yoga asanas
What's the story
Facing frequent skin issues is quite annoying!
It can also get confusing, especially when you are unsure of the underlying causes.
While there are numerous invasive and non-invasive solutions, like home remedies, skincare treatments, and beauty products, they might also have side effects. But did you know that yoga can help without any negative effects?
Practice these yoga asanas (poses) to fight skin problems.
Ustrasana
Ustrasana balances hormones and prevents acne breakout
Kneel on a mat and place your hands on the hips.
Inhale and tighten your butt muscles. Now, arch backward while your chest faces the ceiling and gently hold your heel.
Do not apply pressure on the neck, and let it feel free.
Hold this position for about a minute.
Gently release your heels and come back to the starting position.
Pawanmuktasana
Pawanmuktasana helps clear acne and blemishes
Lie on your back, with feet together and arms resting on the sides. Inhale.
As you exhale, gently bring in both knees toward your chest.
Clasp your hands around your legs. This pose will look like you are tightly hugging your knees.
Hold the posture and breathe normally.
Exhale and slowly bring your body back to the starting position.
Relax.
Uttanasana
Uttanasana fights inflammation and leaves you with healthy skin
Stand straight with arms on the hips.
Exhale and gently bend forward without losing balance and feet firmly on the ground.
You can bend your knees to avoid hurting them.
Let the hands rest on the floor by the sides of your feet or on your ankles.
Breathe normally; hold this pose for about 30-45 seconds.
Inhale and rise up to the standing position.
Halasana
Halasana brings natural glow to face
Lie down straight with your hands on the side. Gently raise your legs upward, followed by your hips.
Support your back with your hands.
Now, slowly move your legs over your head and toward the floor. Place your toes on the ground and rest your hands on the side.
Hold this pose for a while.
Gently bring your legs back to the lying position.