Have you ever wished there was a secret to a beautiful you? Many scientific studies have proven that there is a strong connection between beauty, the way we breathe, the state of our mind, and our lifestyle.
Our skin often reveals our unspoken emotions to the world. Our faces turn pink with embarrassment or white with fear. Complexions can appear sallow, dry or as if aged overnight, especially during difficult times. Many develop acne while facing challenges of adulthood.
Look within and find the most beautifying salon in the world
Outer physical beauty is certainly a gift. But many say that beauty is really an inside-out phenomenon, and outer beauty is just the reflection of inner beauty. Inner beauty is something that your age can't take away; it remains with you.
People go from salon to salon seeking to enhance their beauty. But the most beautifying salon is WITHIN YOU. When you go there, then everything becomes beautiful. And wherever you go, you add beauty there. Yoga and meditation are the doorway to this salon. Many celebrities claim that there is no place like OM when it comes to their body-mind-spirit wellness and beauty. Instagram is full of celebrities doing their favorite yoga poses. Whatever make-over you do to look gorgeous, unless you pay attention to the wealth of inner beauty, you are not likely to achieve your beauty goals. The practice of yoga and meditation balances your outward personality and your inner true self. A person with a regular yoga practice will radiate beauty from within, and greet everyone with a refreshing smile that uplifts everyone around.
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, a global humanitarian and spiritual master, popularly known as The Guru of Joy, says, “For external beauty, you put on things; for real beauty, you have to drop all the things. For external beauty you have to have make-up; for your real beauty you only have to realize that you are made-up! Just wake up and see that you are beautiful. The innocence in you is so beautiful. The dance in you is so beautiful.”
The goal of yoga is not just to achieve physical beauty, but to experience inner happiness. That happiness shines through your eyes, your expressions, your attitude to others; it is what makes you truly attractive. An unhappy person is rarely as attractive as someone who is happy and vibrant.
Interestingly, science has proven that our breath and emotions are connected. Every emotion has a specific rhythm of breath; both influence each other. When you’re angry, you breathe faster and when you’re sad, your exhalations are longer than your inhalations. When you are happy, your breath is expanded. Science also says that you can change how you feel simply by changing the pattern of your breath. With regular practice of different breathing techniques like Alternate Nostril Breathing, Bellows Breath, Shining Head Breath, and life transforming Sudarshan Kriya, you can unlock this power of breath to experience your innate happiness and positive emotions to enrich your beauty.
Make Face Yoga Part of Your Day
Now let us enjoy this 5 minutes of Face Yoga video. Like it? Make this part of your day, do it while you are driving or in the office during lunch break. This will massage and stretch 43 muscles of your face to keep those wrinkles away.
Charm the World with Yoga
With the practice of Yoga, you definitely gain better physical health, a flexible body and glowing face. But Gurudev recommends, “Complete yoga is one where selfless service (Karma Yoga), knowledge (Gyan Yoga) and loving devotion (Bhakti Yoga) form the integral part of your practice. Paying attention to all these aspects of yoga, you will feel very well integrated in society and not just that, you will charm the society around with your undying smile, ever flowing happiness and enthusiasm, compassion, caring and sharing.”
Meditation – in-built moisturizer!
Meditation may sound daunting, but it is simply the delicate art of doing nothing. Meditation will leave you with a sense of softness in your heart and skin, feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and happier from within. Meditation is a natural moisturizer and mystical feel-good salon.
New research from the University of Sheffield found techniques like meditation, relaxation sessions and cognitive behavior therapy have real benefit for people suffering from skin conditions like psoriasis, eczema, acne and vitiligo.
Mindful breathing while meditating adds oxygen to the skin, which is key in boosting cellular health. This increased oxygen rejuvenates your skin, balancing your body and your mind while transforming your body’s cells and tissues. There is even a science of Psycho-dermatology that uses meditation techniques to keep your skin glowing and smooth. It teaches a medical and mental technique during which you send healing energy consciously or subconsciously to your body and the skin.
If you are ready to apply meditation moisturizer, join me here to do this beautiful meditation - Breath of Relaxation
Next time instead of going to a beauty salon, consider going to The Art of Living Retreat Center and taking advantage of one of the many retreats where you can learn yogic breathing techniques and meditation, pamper yourself with some beautifying spa treatments, and experience an inner glow that shines forth as natural beauty.
Other tips to keep your skin glowing
Besides yoga, watch your diet, water intake, sleep, kind of cosmetics you use. These also play a huge role in bringing that natural glow.
- Drink lots of water
- Eat Fresh
- Rest well
- Go natural
- Smile often
Somebody said it so right, "Wisdom is defined by the smiles you spread, not the arguments you win. Beauty is defined by the sparkle in your eyes, not the lack of wrinkles on your face."
May you be beautifully wise and wisely beautiful!
