Face Yoga for Pimples and Dark Spots: Naturally Heal Your Skin

We know you trust the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda. We know you love holistic wellness.

Then why haven’t you tried Facial Yoga yet? 

As you know, yoga is not just another form of exercise; it is a lifestyle – an entire 8-step ritual that focuses on your holistic wellness. 

However, yoga is not limited to just your body. A branch of yoga, Facial Yoga, focuses on sculpting your face, giving you clear, nourished, glowing, and healthy skin.

This ancient practice can increase the benefits of your skincare routine manifold. Let’s have a look at the best face yoga poses for removing pimples from the face.

What Is Facial Yoga?

While you are focusing on toning your arms, abs, and legs, you might forget that the muscles in your face also need toning! Yes, there are over 40 muscles in your face, and facial yoga aims to relieve tension in the muscles and tone them.

Facial yoga is not just an ancient practice, but is also backed by modern science. 

According to Dr. Murad Alam, a Northwestern Medicine dermatologist and professor of dermatology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, “Facial exercises improve facial appearance and reduce some visible signs of ageing.” (1)

“Face yoga may look strange, but it is truly an anti‑ageing miracle!” said Ayurveda expert Dr. Nitika Kohli. (1)

When is Yoga Day Celebrated in India?

In India, as well as across the world, Yoga Day is celebrated on 21st June. This day was recognised by the United Nations in 2014.

6 Face Yoga For Pimples & Dark Spots

The 12 steps of your skincare ritual might not give you the clear skin that these face exercises for pimples can. Try face yoga for pimples and dark spots to get clear and radiant skin.

1. Cheek Puff Exercise

If you are going to practice just one face yoga for pimple-free skin, this should be it! Why? Because it helps drain excess fluids and improves circulation, calming your breakouts.

Take a deep breath, puff your cheeks with air, and swish it side to side. Do this for 15–20 seconds.

Benefits: This face exercise for pimples helps improve blood circulation and stimulates lymphatic drainage to reduce inflammation.

Also, check out our Deep Pore Cleansing Mask to reduce oil build-up in your pores.

2. Forehead Tapping

Use your fingertips to gently tap across your forehead. Think of it as a wake-up call for tired skin. 

Benefits: This increases blood flow, eases tension, and keeps those worry lines (and stress breakouts) at bay.

Pair it with a Blemish Support Serum from Shankara India, and you will see a visible difference in just a few weeks. 

3. Fish Face Pose

Suck in your cheeks and lips like a fish, and then smile. Hold it for 10 seconds and repeat. 

Benefits: It tones facial muscles and boosts collagen flow, helping lighten post-acne marks.

4. Eye Circle Massage

This face yoga will not only reduce your eye bags and dark circles, but also give you a glow. Use an eye cream, like Shankara India Anti-Aging Eye Cream. Using your ring fingers, gently massage the under-eye area in small circles. You can also use Kansa massage wand for under-eye massage.

Benefits: It stimulates lymphatic drainage and improves circulation, perfect for reducing dark spots and puffiness around the eyes.

6. Deep Belly Breathing

Sit comfortably. Inhale deeply into your belly for 4 seconds, hold for 4, exhale for 6. Repeat for 5 minutes. 

Benefits: This isn’t just a calming yoga exercise; it lowers cortisol levels, which can help prevent hormonal breakouts and balance oily skin.

Also, check out our Anti-Age Serum to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

7. Jaw Release (Yawn Stretch)

Open your mouth wide like you're yawning, then gently move your jaw side to side. This one’s perfect for releasing tension in the lower face, which often holds stress-related acne (especially around the jawline). 

Benefits: It relieves facial tension, boosts circulation, and reduces hormonal acne around the chin and jawline.

Apply Timeless Restorative Skin Elixir from Shankara India to lock in the radiant glow.

Conclusion

Practice face yoga at least 5-6 days a week. As a beginner, you can start with 5 minutes per day, and gradually increase to 15-20 minutes daily.

Believe it, the glow that comes from within is just unmatched! To support this natural glow, use natural face care products from Shankara India. Face yoga may help reduce pimples if breakouts are related to stress or poor circulation. Regular practice can improve blood flow, help balance stress hormones, and support lymphatic drainage, which may reduce inflammation and oil buildup.

However, if bacterial infections or clogged pores cause your acne, we would recommend you use soaps with turmeric, like Shankara’s, saffron and turmeric body bar. 

For acne-prone skin, you should combine face yoga with proper skincare and medical advice.

You can choose from a wide range of Ayurvedic skincare products that tend to your needs. Shankara India ensures you get Ayurvedic products that are science-backed and have proven benefits.

FAQs Based on Face Yoga For Pimples & Dark Spots

• Can face yoga remove pimples?

If you're dealing with active pimples or acne, it’s advisable to first treat the root cause. Trust your skincare regime with the Shankara Blemish Support Serum, a gentle Ayurvedic formula that targets pimples, acne and breakouts without drying out your skin.

Incorporating gentle strokes on the face once your skin is clearer can promote a healthy glow.

• Do face yoga exercises really work?

Yes, face yoga really works. There have been several studies that have proven that face yoga strengthens face muscles, tones your features, and reduces wrinkles.

• What age is best for face yoga?

You can start face yoga in your late twenties or early thirties for best results.

• Do celebrities do face yoga?

Yes, many celebrities have openly talked about the benefits of face yoga.

• How many minutes of face yoga per day?

You can start with 5 minutes of face yoga daily, and slowly build up to 15-20 minutes.

1. https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/fitness/anti-ageing-face-yoga-facial-exercises-ayurveda-health-benefits-7529102/lite/