Daily Face-Yoga Tarot Exercise

The Eye Toner

The Eye Toner is a face-yoga exercise specifically designed to target the muscles around the eyes. This exercise aims to strengthen and tone these muscles, potentially reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and contributing to a more alert and refreshed look.

Target Face Muscles

Orbicularis Oculi: This circular muscle around the eyes controls the closing and opening of the eyelids.

Levator Palpebrae Superioris: This muscle elevates the upper eyelid and keeps the eyes open.

How to Practice The Eye Toner

Starting Position: Sit or stand comfortably with a relaxed posture. Keep your face relaxed, especially around the eye area.

The Movement:

Close your eyes gently.
While keeping your eyes closed, lift your eyebrows as high as possible, creating a sense of tension in the upper eyelids.
Hold this position for a few seconds.
Relax and return to the starting position.

Duration and Frequency: Repeat this lifting and relaxing motion 5-10 times. You can do this exercise once or twice a day.

Benefits

Strengthened Eye Muscles: Regular practice can lead to stronger muscles around the eyes, potentially reducing eye fatigue.

Reduced Fine Lines and Wrinkles: This may help minimize the appearance of crow's feet and other fine lines around the eyes.

Improved Eyelid Tone: This can assist in toning the eyelids, potentially reducing drooping or sagging.

Promotes Relaxation: Focusing on eye muscle movements can be calming, reducing stress levels.

For The Eye Toner, targeting the Orbicularis Oculi and Levator Palpebrae Superioris, the blend will focus on soothing and rejuvenating the delicate skin around the eyes while energizing and refreshing the area to enhance circulation and tone. The diffusion blend will foster clarity and mindfulness, complementing the focused nature of this exercise.

Blend Purpose:

Topical: Refreshes and nourishes the skin around the eyes, promotes circulation, and supports elasticity.
Diffusion: Encourages clarity, mindfulness, and focus, complementing the lifting and opening motion of the eye area.

Topical Blend (Soothing & Rejuvenating)

2 drops Chamomile Essential Oil (soothing and calming for the delicate skin).
1 drop Frankincense Essential Oil (supports skin rejuvenation and firmness).
1 drop Rose Essential Oil (hydrating and anti-aging for the eye area).

Instructions:
Dilute in 1 tsp of carrier oil like rosehip seed oil or jojoba oil. Gently dab a small amount around the orbital bone (avoiding the eyelids and eyes themselves) using your ring finger before performing the exercise.

Diffusion Blend (Clarity & Mindfulness)

2 drops Peppermint Essential Oil (invigorating and promotes alertness).
2 drops Lemon Essential Oil (uplifting and clears mental fog).
1 drop Lavender Essential Oil (balances the energizing blend with calm focus).

Instructions:
Diffuse while performing the exercise to create a refreshing and focused atmosphere. Breathe deeply to promote mental clarity and presence.