These Are The 5 Best Yoga Poses To Heal Your Acne

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Yoga Poses For Acne

When a new pimple (or five!) pops up, it can be tempting to hide under your doona until they dissapear—especially if it also happens to be that time of the month. But when breakouts strike, you may actually be better off rolling out your yoga mat than hibernating in your bedroom. According to the ancient Indian healing practice of Ayurveda, certain yoga poses can be used to help heal your acne. There are a couple of reasons for this. Firstly, stress and pimples tend to go hand in hand and as we all know, yoga has a wonderful calming effect. Secondly, Ayurvedic practitioners believe that certain asanas have a detoxifying effect, which can help speed up the release of the toxins that can lead to breakouts. Plus, there’s the fact that yoga can assist in regulating hormonal balances. Read on for the 5 best yoga poses for acne.

1. Sun salutations

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In Ayurveda, sun salutations are considered to be one of the most detoxifying asanas—which can work absolute wonders for your skin.
Learn to do it here.

2. Rabbit Pose


It may not be one of the more commonly-practiced asanas, but rabbit pose is thought to stimulate the thyroid. This, in turn, can help balance the hormones and ward off breakouts.
Learn to do it here.

3. Cobra

Yoga Poses For Acne
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The cobra pose can help stimulate the facial muscles, which can help speed up the cell turnover process. The result? Clear, glowing skin!
Learn to do it here.

4. Spinal twists


Spinal twists like eagle pose have been linked to detoxifying the internal organs, such as the kidneys. When these organs aren’t functioning correctly it can lead to a range of issues, including hormonal imbalances and therefore, breakouts. Plus, spinal twists feel freakin’ amazing!
Learn to do it here.

5. Shoulder stand


This asana helps increase circulation to the face which again, can lead to increased cellular production.
Learn to do it here.
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