Had been sick for quite a long time, about 2-3 months of feeling weak now. Probably caused by lack of rest, also my low BP had always made me lethargic..
I skipped a lot of workout as all I wanted was to lie down and sleep. Went to doctors and they have no idea what was causing this tiredness :S
Needless to say, I have also been abandoning my skincare routine. The most diligent of me was to wash my face at the end of each day. On most days, I skip serums and cream... and; sunscreen too (!!!!) I know, *screams*
Its amazing that after months of abandonment, my skin did not turn 30 years older. Signs of tiredness yes, but everything else remains pretty much the same. Most probably due to healthy food intake..
Anyway, during my down times, I have been reading up alot on articles related to health. I find below quite interesting, and do-able. For me; at a slow pace.
Sharing this out and also for my own reference :)
FOR A SMOOTH; SOFT SKIN
Through the following Asana the facial skin becomes soft,
wrinkle free, and starts glowing with radiance. The black circles under the
eyes vanish and the cheeks become pink. The face is filled with a magnetic
attraction.
Asana
Stand straight and move your feet apart, about one foot.
First cover your face with your palms and breathe fast and deep, ten times.
Next rub the face, the eyes, the forehead with your fingers and breathe fast
ten times. By this exercise the face will start glowing with an attraction.
After this rub the skin of the whole face, starting from the chin to the
fore-head. Keep breathing deeply. By this exercise the wrinkles on the face
shall vanish and it shall acquire a healthy look.
FOR A LONG SHAPELY NECK
By performing the following Aasan a corpulent neck can be
given a beautiful shape and all the wrinkles on it shall disappear.
Asana
Place your feet firmly on the ground. Keep your body erect
and without moving your shoulders try to turn your neck to the left as much as
you can. Then move the neck to the right. Repeat this exercise ten times.
Next turn the neck to the right with a jerk ten times;
then to the left, also ten times. After this turn your face up and your head
backwards and then bend it forwards, trying to touch the chest with your chin.
Repeat this exercise three times.
Through these exercises your neck shall become rid of extra
fat and will become shapely.
FOR PROMINENT; WELL SHAPED BREASTS
Well formed breasts add to the beauty of a woman. Through
this exercise the breasts can be moulded into an attractive shape.
Asana
Stand straight and move your feet about one foot apart.
Place your hands on your waist and inhale as deeply as you can and then exhale
forcefully. Repeat this breathing exercise at least sixty times.
By performing this exercise regularly, within a week the
breasts start becoming prominent and gain a well moulded shape.
FOR A FLAT, FAT FREE STOMACH
Through this exercise the extra fat of the stomach gets
dissolved. Women who have gained weight due to over-eating and pregnancy can
try these exercises.
Asana
Stand straight with the feet placed about one foot apart.
Then bend forward and touch your toes with your fingertips, without bending
your knees. You may not succeed in performing this exercise in the first
attempt but try to bend as much as you can and in a few days you shall be able
to touch your toes. One should remember not to bend the knees.
When you succeed in performing this exercise, next try to
touch your left toe with your right hand & your right toe with the left
hand without bending the knees.
After you are able to perform the second
exercise as well, try to bend forward so as to touch the floor with the palms
of your hands.
Through this exercise all fat around the stomach region
disappears.
FOR A SLIM AND CURVED WAIST
Until the waist of a woman is slim; free from excess
fat, all her beauty seems to be in vain. Through this Asana the waist can be
given an attractive shape.
Asana
Place the feet about one foot apart and spread the hands
sideways in the level of the shoulders, parallel to the ground. Then turn your
upper torso to the left from your waist upwards, so that you can easily look
behind.
The feet should remain firmly on the ground. Then come back to the
starting position and turn to your right. Repeat ten times.
In the next step turn to your left with a jerk and then to
your right. Repeat twenty times.
Then place the hands on the waist and bend forwards so that
your face touches your thighs. Repeat twenty times.
Thus by performing these exercises, your waist shall become
free of all excess fat and will become beautiful; shapely.
FOR WELL PROPORTIONED THIGHS
The thighs should neither be too fat and nor should they be
too slim. By this exercise the thighs, gain a well proportioned shape.
Asana
Stand straight and spread your hands forward parallel to the
ground. Then bend your knees and go into a posture as if you are sitting on a
chair.
Your thighs should be parallel to the ground and the back should be
erect. Try to remain in this position for 3 minutes. This posture is similar to
"Horse Trance" which is also practised by the martial arts experts.
After performing this exercise for a few days, carry it out
eight to ten times daily. Through this exercise your thighs shall get rid of
excess fat and will gain a well proportioned shape.
FOR A PEACEFUL, TENSION FREE MIND
This is a very important but simple exercise which the texts
on Yoga have called the Shavasan.
Asana
Lie down on the floor without moving any limb. Leave your
body loose and close your eyes. Then try to free the mind of all thoughts,
worries and tensions.
This Aasan should be performed for fifteen minutes daily.
One shall attain peace of mind and tranquility through it.
By performing all the Aasans one not only gains a beautiful
attractive face but also a well balanced physique.
