Face And Flexibility

23/09/2024

LOOKING FOR A UNIQUE MIX OF SCIENCE OF STRETCHING and FACE YOGA?

🌺 I offer tailored sessions that combine both for a complete, and personalised approach to enhance your flexibility and facial well-being.

Let’s create a custom session just for you! 🌺

CALL or MESSAGE Sarah on 07956 629794 for an informal chat 🌺

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23/09/2024

🧘‍♂️ WHAT IS SCIENCE OF STRETCHING? 🧘‍♂️

Science of Stretching is a flexibility training method developed by yoga teacher Lucas Rockwood, designed to improve mobility, reduce stiffness, and enhance overall body performance.

🧘‍♀️ The system focuses on long-hold, passive stretches, which target the body’s fascia, ligaments, and tendons, allowing for deeper muscle release and increased flexibility.

🧘 By holding stretches for extended periods, the method encourages sarcogenesis, the process of muscle growth through the formation of new muscle fibers, or "muscle motors."

🧘‍♂️ This helps improve muscle endurance and strength while also enhancing flexibility. While the long-hold stretches allow muscles and connective tissues to release tension, sarcogenesis supports increased muscle capacity and function, contributing to improved mobility and joint health.

🧘‍♀️ Additionally, prolonged stretching helps remodel collagen fibers in the connective tissues, promoting the transformation of weaker Type III collagen, commonly present in injured or stressed areas, into stronger and healthier Type I collagen. This not only improves tissue integrity but also aids in recovery and long-term flexibility.

🧘 The Science of Stretching is suitable for all fitness levels, and provides a practical solution for counteracting the effects of modern sedentary lifestyles, promoting long-term physical well-being.

23/09/2024

FEELING STIFF? INFLEXIBLE? DEALING WITH NAGGING PAIN? Boost your flexibility and ease discomfort with SCIENCE OF STRETCHING!

Join us for one-on-one or group sessions, for all fitness levels, including seated classes.

No yoga experience? No problem! You don’t need to be able to sit cross-legged on the floor or be a dab hand at Downward Dog. We’re all about helping you feel better while keeping things comfortable and relaxed, and at a level and pace to suit you.

FOR AN INFORMAL CHAT call Sarah: 07956 629794
Or EMAIL with any questions: Faceandflexibility@outlook.com

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16/09/2024

🌟 Revitalize Your Look with Face Yoga: Say Goodbye to Screen-Related Eye Strain! 🌟

Feeling the effects of long hours in front of screens? If your eyes are showing signs of fatigue, puffiness, or dark circles, it’s time to discover the transformative power of face yoga!

📱 Modern Life and Your Eyes 📱

Are you constantly glued to your computer, phone, or TV? It’s no surprise that this can take a toll on your eye health and appearance. Here’s how:

Eye Strain: Prolonged screen use leads to eye strain and fatigue, making dark circles more noticeable.

Reduced Blink Rate: Focusing on screens means you blink less, causing dryness and irritation that can worsen puffiness.

Poor Posture: Looking down at screens affects circulation, contributing to fluid buildup and puffiness around your eyes.

Increased Pressure: Tilting your head down can put pressure on delicate eye skin, leading to fluid retention and exacerbated puffiness.

Fatigue: Extended screen time can lead to fatigue and poor sleep, worsening dark circles and puffiness.

Poor Sleep Quality: Late-night screen time disrupts sleep, adding to those stubborn dark circles and puffiness.
💆‍♀️ Face Yoga to the Rescue! 💆‍♂️

Experience a natural, effective way to counter these effects with face yoga. This simple practice includes exercises designed to:

Reduce puffiness and dark circles
Relieve eye strain and tension
Improve circulation and posture
Enhance overall facial appearance and well-being
✨ Why Try Face Yoga?

Refresh Your Eyes: Reduce the visible effects of screen strain and fatigue.
Boost Your Glow: Tone your facial muscles and rejuvenate your skin.
Feel Rejuvenated: Enjoy a relaxing practice that improves your look and mood.
Join us in embracing the art of face yoga and watch your eyes—and your entire face—transform! 🌟

Ready to give your face the love it deserves? Dive into face yoga today and see the difference for yourself!

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12/09/2024

💕 Struggling with Stress and Anxiety? 💕🌸

Face yoga isn’t just about smoothing your wrinkles, or losing that stubborn double chin.

It is also geared very much toward improving well being and peace of mind, and helping you relax and decompress from the stresses of every day life.

Adding the Science of Stretching into the equation as well, we have developed a programme directly aimed at not only lifting your face, but elevating your mood too.

Exercises, massage techniques, acupressure and breathing, all combined into a routine, that can easily become part of your daily or weekly well being and beauty practice.

One on One Class: £45
Bring a friend for an additional £10
(Limited to one person)

In person in my private Abington Studio, or online if preferred.

🍁🍂 Book before 30th September (for an appointment any time) for a special 20% Autumn discount 🍂🍁

29/08/2024

🌸 Navigating Menopause with Face Yoga 🌸

Menopause is a time of significant change, both physically and emotionally. While it can be challenging, there are natural ways to support your body and mind through this transition. Face yoga is not only a powerful tool for enhancing your appearance, but it also offers numerous benefits specifically tailored to the needs of women going through menopause.

Discover how incorporating face yoga into your routine can help you feel more balanced, rejuvenated, and confident during this important stage of life:

1. Hormonal Balance:

Certain face yoga techniques can stimulate acupressure points that may support hormonal balance, which is especially beneficial during menopause when hormone levels fluctuate.

2. Reducing Puffiness and Water Retention:

Menopause often brings about changes in the body's ability to regulate fluids, leading to puffiness, particularly in the face. Face yoga can improve lymphatic drainage, reducing swelling and promoting a more contoured appearance.

3. Boosting Collagen Production:

Face yoga helps stimulate collagen production, improving skin elasticity and firmness, which naturally decline during menopause.

4. Improving Sleep Quality:

Insomnia and disturbed sleep are common during menopause. Face yoga can help relax the mind and body, making it easier to fall asleep and improving overall sleep quality.

5. Reducing Hot Flashes:

While not a direct cure, the stress-relieving effects of face yoga can help reduce the frequency and intensity of hot flashes by promoting overall relaxation.

6. Easing Anxiety and Stress:

Regular face yoga practice helps reduce anxiety and stress, common during menopause, through mindful breathing and tension-releasing exercises.

7. Boosting Circulation:

Improved blood circulation from face yoga not only helps with skin vitality but can also alleviate cold hands and feet, a common complaint during menopause.

8. Enhancing Self-Esteem:

As physical changes during menopause can affect self-image, regular face yoga practice can help women feel more in control of their appearance, boosting self-confidence and self-esteem.

9. Supporting Jaw and Oral Health:

Menopause can sometimes lead to changes in the oral cavity, such as dry mouth or jaw tension. Face yoga exercises can strengthen jaw muscles and improve oral health.

10. Easing Tension Headaches:

Hormonal changes can trigger headaches. Specific face yoga exercises can help relieve tension in the temples, forehead, and neck, reducing headache frequency and severity.

11. Promoting Emotional Well-being:

Menopause can be an emotionally challenging time. Face yoga, with its emphasis on mindfulness and self-care, provides a nurturing practice that supports emotional balance.

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12/08/2024

“Face Yoga” sounds a bit silly doesn’t it 😀 and to be honest, there are a couple of exercises that may have you giggling, but I promise the results will have you smiling even wider.

So what does Face Yoga Do?

1. Muscle Toning and Strengthening:

Face yoga involves exercises
that focus on toning and strengthen the underlying muscles of the face,
resulting in a firmer, more lifted appearance.

2. Relaxation of Facial Muscles:

Through massage, breath-work and
mindfulness, the practice also helps relax facial muscles, which reduces
tension and stress in the face. This can minimise the formation of wrinkles
by preventing habitual expressions like frowning.

3. Improved Blood Circulation:

By increasing blood flow to the face,
face yoga delivers more oxygen and nutrients to skin cells, promoting a
healthier and more radiant complexion.

4. Lymphatic Drainage:

Massage and acupressure techniques in face yoga promote lymphatic drainage, helping to reduce puffiness and remove toxins from the skin.

5. Enhanced Skin Elasticity:

Regular practice can boost collagen
production, which is essential for maintaining skin elasticity and a
youthful look.

6. Mindfulness and Relaxation:

Face yoga encourages a mindful
approach not only for your physiology but to your mental wellness,
providing stress relief and contributing to overall emotional well-being.

Inspired by the many benefits of face yoga, I have also delved deeper into its ability to reduce stress and alleviate anxiety. Through advanced training and a focus on acupressure, breathing
techniques, and relaxation methods, I've developed programmes to effectively support those who are
dealing with anxiety.

For any questions or for an informal chat, do feel free to contact me at any time.

Sarah x

10/08/2024

Hi, I'm Sarah, and I'm a Yogabody “Science of Stretching” Flexibility Coach, an Advanced teacher of the Danielle Collins Face Yoga Method, and am trained in Acupressure Massage.

I combine these practices to teach a holistic and unique way to tackle the effects of aging, and to help with injury, stability, anxiety, stress, menopause, and TMJ.

Using exercise, massage techniques, acupressure, lymphatic drainage, and breathwork, together we can combat lines and wrinkles, stiffness and inflexibility, and boost self esteem.

Either privately or in a group class, and always in a relaxed and friendly setting, with levels to suit everyone. Classes can be in person, on Zoom, and if you prefer when working with anxiety, injury and instability, in the comfort of your own home.

Feel free to contact me at any time, for an informal chat.