We all are Keira Knightleys or Angelina Jolies. Only, we don’t realize it due to layers of fat on our faces.

Most of us are so worried about the fat in our body that we forget to notice the fat in our face. But you know what – even that is damaging our looks.

We all know yoga helps us reduce belly fat, and you can also lose weight through yoga. So what can you do to get rid of those flabby cheeks and double chin? Well, there are a number of effective facial exercises – and that’s what this post is all about.


The Cheek Workout 1
The Cheek Workout 2
Fish Face
Chin Lifts
Lion Face
Lips Pull 1
Lips Pull 2
Surprise Me
Jaw Release
Blowing Air
Marilyn
Puppet Face

1. The Cheek Workout

How To Do It

Close your mouth and press your lips together
Blow air under your upper lip, and hold this position for 10 seconds
Transfer the air towards your left cheek and hold the position for 10 more seconds
Transfer the air towards your right cheek, and continue by holding for 10 more seconds
Do about 10 – 15 cycles

Benefits

help to reduce the chubbiness of your cheeks.

2. The Cheek Workout 2

How To Do It

Inhale deeply with your mouth and fill it with air
Close your mouth immediately and transfer the air from one side of the cheek to another. This has to be done as if you are swishing water inside your mouth
Do 15 cycles

Benefits

Tones your facial muscles and helps reduce facial fat.

3. Fish Face


How To Do It

Suck your cheeks in and purse your lips
Maintain the pose and try to smile
Hold the position for five seconds
Repeat this 10 times

Benefits

Tones the cheek muscles and reduces facial fat.

4. Chin Lifts

How To Do It

Tilt your head towards the ceiling and ensure you are gazing upwards
Pull your lips together tightly
Hold the position for about 10 seconds and then relax
You can repeat this exercise 10 times
Remember not to use any other facial muscle other than your lips while performing this exercise

Benefits

Helps you get rid of double chin.

5. Lion Face


How To Do It

Inhale through your nose, make fists tightly and squeeze your facial muscles
Exhale through your mouth, and as you do so, stick your tongue out as much as you can and open your eyes as wide as possible. Open your hands too at the same time
Hold the position for 10 seconds and relax
Repeat three times

Benefits

Stretches the facial muscles and releases tension

6. Lips Pull 1

How To Do It

Keep your head in the normal position and lift your lower lip by bringing out your lower jaw
You will feel a stretch in your chin muscles and jawline
Maintain this position for about 10 seconds, and then relax
Repeat 10 times

Benefits

Lifts your facial muscles and makes you look younger.

7. Lips Pull 2

How To Do It

Move your upper lip over your lower lip
Pull it upwards, and as close to your nose as possible
Hold the pose for 15 seconds, after which you can relax
You will feel a strain on your chin and jaw muscles
Repeat five times

8. Surprise Me


How To Do It

Open your eyes wide. Make sure your eyebrows aren’t wrinkled
Stay this way and focus on a point at a distance
Maintain the position for about 10 seconds, and relax
Repeat four times

Benefits

Makes your eyebrows smooth.

9. Jaw Release

How To Do It

Begin by moving your jaw as if you are chewing something
Ensure your lips are closed as you perform this exercise
Inhale deeply, and hum as you exhale
Open your mouth wide and press your tongue against the lower teeth
Maintain this position for about five seconds, after which you can relax
Repeat 10 times

Benefits

Gives you higher cheekbones and an attractive jawline.

10. Blowing Air

How To Do It

Keep your spine erect and tilt your head backward. Ensure your eyes are directed towards the ceiling and you can see it
Pull out your lips and blow air
Keep doing this for 10 seconds and then relax
Repeat 10 times

Benefits

Works the facial and neck muscles. Help reduce double chin and gives you a natural face lift and a leaner appearance to your face.

11. Marilyn


How To Do It

Blow kisses into the air
Repeat this four times
Press your lips against your first two fingers
Repeat this four times

Benefits

Tones your lip muscles.

12. Puppet Face



How To Do It

Lift the line between your nose and lips
Smile
Tightly press your cheekbones and the line between your nose and lips with your fingers
Lift the muscles against the resistance offered by your fingers
Repeat this 20 – 30 times

Benefits

Reduces the fat in your cheeks and the line between your nose and lips.

Start doing these exercises in yoga for slimming face, and see your face get better sooner than you can imagine.