Glow naturally: 10 yoga poses for radiant skin

             Written by: Mantasha

19 June 2025

Every morning offers a fresh start—not just for the day ahead, but for your skin too. This International Yoga Day, embrace a ritual that nurtures both inner calm and outer radiance.

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These ten yoga poses are designed to improve circulation, reduce stress, and give your skin a natural, healthy glow.

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Start your flow by lifting your hips high and pressing your hands into the mat. This pose refreshes your face by increasing blood flow, helping your skin feel energized and awake.

Downward Dog

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Lying on your back, raise your legs upward and support your back with your hands. This inverted pose enhances circulation and promotes hormonal balance, both of which are key to glowing skin.

Shoulder Stand

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Arch your back while resting your head gently on the mat. This pose encourages deep breathing and opens the chest, allowing more oxygen to flow to your skin.

Fish Pose

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From a shoulder stand, bring your legs over your head and touch your toes to the floor. This posture supports detoxification and calms the nervous system, giving your skin a clear, refreshed appearance.

Plough Pose

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Lying face-down, gently lift your chest while keeping your elbows bent. This gentle backbend boosts blood circulation, leaving your face with a natural flush of vitality.

Cobra Pose

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Kneel and arch your back, reaching for your heels. This pose opens the heart and chest, reducing stress and encouraging better oxygen flow to the skin.

 Camel Pose

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Stand tall with your feet grounded and breathe deeply. This simple yet powerful pose focuses on posture and breath, helping you stay centered and reducing stress-related skin concerns.

Mountain Pose with Deep Breathing

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Stretch into a wide stance and reach one arm to the sky while the other touches your shin or ankle. This pose stimulates the lungs and improves circulation, helping to brighten your complexion.

Triangle Pose

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Sit cross-legged and gently twist your torso, placing one hand behind you and the other on your knee. Twisting aids digestion and helps your body eliminate toxins that can affect the skin.

Seated Twist

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Extend your legs in front of you and fold forward. This calming pose soothes the mind, supports lymphatic flow, and reduces puffiness in the face.

Seated Forward Bend

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