Press Here! Face Workouts for Beginners

"INTRODUCTION This chapter introduces the practice and discusses where it began, the basis for the treatments, and the known benefits.CHAPTER ONE: HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR WORKOUTS Explains how to leave inhibitions behind while practicing the workouts. This chapter also includes breath awareness. Environment and setting-standing, sitting, good light Props-mirror Equipment-rich moisturizer or facial oil with note on how to apply (warm into palms of hands, inhale scent, andpress on). For eye workout: eye cream or eye serum strictly around eyes only Focused breathing to relax Inhibitions-contorted facial expressions and being aware of each movement and areas articulated or manipulatedCHAPTER TWO: FULL FACE-WARM UP AND WAKE UP! This chapter has the first sequence of exercises for the entire face with an emphasis on warming up muscles and improving circulation. These sequences include some non-contact exercises to reawaken-an ideal daily morning routine. There is an additional note on the ideal environment to perform these in. 5 deep breaths to get in the zone Roll shoulders back-loosen shoulders, helps posture Neck stretch both sides Full face motion-muscle relaxer and release Full face circulation-jaw muscle releaser, mouth activated Contortion, tongue out-making sounds/vibrations, activate throat/mouth/jaw/neck Sweep eyes-reduce fluid retention Full face releaser-breathe, expand chest and cheeks/mouth to release tension Cheek massage-grasp hands over face, use thenar/mount of Venus to circulate Forehead massage to circulate Nasal pressure point-release tension and fluid retention Inner eye pressure point-release tension and fluid retention Eyebrow-press, hold technique to release tension and reenergize Forehead-press, hold technique to release tension and reenergize Hair/head-pull hair to wake up scalp, release tension, and reenergize Head massage-fingers circulating scalp, can help blood flow and hair growthCHAPTER THREE: JAW, EARS, NECK, AND CHEST MANEUVERS Manipulation and pressure techniques provide an immediate release of muscular tension, therefore, more focused breathing is required with eyes closed. These neck and chest motions increase circulation to reenergize and aid dispersion, that is, move toxins and improve skins texture, including tightening and reducing breakouts. This chapter also highlights common tense and tender areas. Includes jaw conditions such as lock jaw and teeth grinding. 5 deep breaths Roll shoulders back Jaw joint-active, hook shape with fingers, press, and hold on joint Jaw joint-follow as before, then open and close mouth slowly Jaw joint-under lobes, press and hold to release tension Jawline-pinch/slow release technique to release tension, fluid, improve quality of skin Jawline-slow thumb press under jawline, activates neck, releases tension, fluids and transforms jawline overtime by reducing sagging Jawline-press and hold technique, emphasise the breath, learn how to release tender areas Chin-knuckling technique in small circular motions from center to release tension Chin-finger grip, press to release Neck-one movement, pressure from nape of neck down to collarbone Neck-one movement, pressure behind ears down neck Neck-hands to sweep upward Collarbone detox technique-massage collarbone Ears-tug/pull to release tension, learn how to massage inner ear Ears-scrunch ears to release tension and activate blood flow Ears-pressure points along ear Contortion, neck back-move jaw, intensely training jaw and under neck to tighten Contortion, neck back-as before, slowly moving jaw up and down 4 secs up/4 secs downCHAPTER FOUR: MOUTH IN MOTION This chapter offers efficient techniques, externally and internally, to help prevent symptoms like sagging, down-turned mouth, and trauma lines. The reader will be guided through traditional and unconventional methods to apply pressure in areas unlikely ever activated or manipulated and must be administered no more than once a week. 5 deep breaths Warm up lips-blow through mouth to vibrate Inflated cheeks-hold to activate, targets trauma lines Sucked in cheeks-working progress to achieve full sucked in cheeks evenly Push tongue into cheeks-pressure activates difficult zones (good post-recovery post-trauma) Finger between lips-pierce lips, move finger in and out with mouth muscles Push tongue into lower lip-targets sad resting face and sagging Press edge of lips, relaxed, try to smile by resisting, 5 times Smile, press lip edge, try to pierce lips together, 5 times Biting lips inside-sensation, plump lip effectCHAPTER FIVE: SCULPTED CHEEKS This intense workout guides readers through dynamic, slow, and steady motions to offer optimum results. The reader is instructed to use a rich moisturizer or facial oil. There will be notes on being able to breathe through some discomfort. Warning: must not experience immense pain or shooting pain-must seek medical advice if this occurs. 5 deep breaths Pressure points at nasal passage-press and hold technique Pressure under and along cheekbones-warm up cheekbones with fingers, repeat 5 times Pressure under and along cheekbones-knuckle adding pressure gradually, repeat 5 times Press and hold under and along cheekbones-hold for 5 seconds and breathe Press and hold under cheekbones downward-works from nasal passage to ear, hollow of cheek Press and hold under cheekbones downward as before-mouth opens on each move, hollow of cheek Full fist/knuckles into cheekbones-guidance on holding breathing and pressure with instructions to stretchmouth open. Motion thumbs upward from chin to under cheekbone and hold-work along cheekbones Intense finger press-press and hold 10 seconds, hollow near jaw joint (not recommended post dental treatment)CHAPTER SIX: FIRM FRONTAL The reader is instructed to use facial oil to allow smooth motions and use brows as a guide. This series delivers relief to frontal bossing and can soften frown lines. There are notes on how to practice avoiding frown lines. Includes a reminder about no pressure being applied to temples. Warning: must not experience immense ongoing discomfort or shooting pain. Seek medical advice if head pain occurs. 5 deep breaths Pitter patter forehead Massage gently on temples Massage upward-alternating upward sweeps Massage center-one motion, between brows up Press inner brow-small circular motion with pressure Index fingers pray on inner brow-move up slowly to hairline (can be one motion around forehead back to start) Forehead vertical-knuckles glide in upward stroke from inner brow up to hairline, work along to end of brow Forehead horizontal-with knuckles glide along brows from inner to end, move upward to final point at hairline Frown lines-knuckles in between brows only-slow linear upward motion Frown lines-circular motion with knuckle in between brows.CHAPTER SEVEN: OPTIC VERVE This chapter contains the most minimal workout, yet most effective techniques to revive and depuff the orbital area, as well as improved strengthening to help prevent ""hooded"" eyes. With eyes being the most delicate part of the face, the reader is advised to use a gentle touch with an eye cream or eye serum on very specific areas. There are notes to explain that these workouts must be performed in front of a mirror to ensure contact is made with accuracy. Pitter patter over closed eyes Massage over eyelids (closed eyes)-small movements Orbital massager-thumb and forefinger placed around eyebones, gentle pressure, slow massage Tap around eyes-motion is gently clockwise, the anti-clockwise as warm up Inner eye pressure point (see Chapter 1) Push up, press and hold brows with movement-strengthening brow (note not to frown) Knuckle under brow-knuckle strokes to pronounce contours Pull outer eye (one at a time)-index finger circulate outer orbital area (avoid hollows, not for those with extremesagging around eyes) Pull outer eye (one at a time)-index finger gentle outward sweep (avoid hollows, not for those with extremesagging around eyes)CHAPTER EIGHT: SKIN ILLUMINATION WORKBOOK The reader will experience an uplifting feeling, as well as a noticeable radiant complexion with the ""pinch and hold"" technique and are advised to use facial oil with a like-able scent and focused breathing as each pinch offers intense release and each hold lasts 5 seconds. There are notes on the accuracy of each zone. 5 deep breaths with cupping over face, inhale. Relaxing technique One continuous motion-from cupping, glide over cheeks, forehead, nose, cheeks, ears Neck to chin-massage (both hands alternating) upward 5 times Collarbone press-closed fingers circulate chest along collarbone (lots of pressure) Cross hands over chin, sweep along jaw to flush toxins 5 times Index fingers align nose (thumbs under chin) with pressure sweep along cheeks Pinch jaw-pinch and hold technique-hold each area along jaw, start at chin-hold 5 secs-toward ear Tapping eyes-reawaken and improve circulation Pinch sides of mouth-follow up to nose Pinch from side of nose-along apples of cheeks to ear Pinch under cheekbones from nose to ear Relax-inhale facial oil scent, cupping, then press palms on cheeks circulate Relax-press palms over brows Relax-press heal of palms on forehead, circulate Pitter patter fingers over face Repeat CHAPTER NINE: TWO-MINUTE GLOW AND LIFT This is a quick routine to revive skin and circulation. They are a fast and effective way to relieve tension, pressure, and headaches and are ideal for a work break.Two-minute Glow and Lift express workout (cross reference techniques from Chapter 3, 5, 7, and 8) Deep breaths into continuous massage routine with facial oil as per Chapter 8 Jawline-pressure with thumbs along jawline Cross hands over chin, sweep along jaw to flush toxins Index fingers align nose (thumbs under chin) with pressure sweep along cheeks Ears-scrunch, screw up ears Pressure under and along cheekbones, once Pinch under cheekbones from nose to ear Knuckle under and along brows Tap around eyes to finishSpeedy De-stress Workout (cross reference Chapters 3, 4, and 6). Aimed to be performed anywhere in a short time without the use of oils. 5 deep breaths Roll shoulder back Grab and pinch shoulder to soothe Temple massage Tapping eyes-wake up and improve circulation Neck-one movement, pressure from nape of neck down to collarbone Neck stretch both sides Inflated cheeks-hold to activate, targets trauma lines Sucked in cheeks-working progress to achieve full sucked in cheeks evenly Frown lines-knuckles in between brows only-small linear upward motion Frown lines-Circular motion with knuckle in between brows.INDEX AND CREDITS"