The name of the technique is Zogan. The literal translation of this word is “face creation”. This name of the Asahi technique is well deserved, because it allows you to effectively simulate the face, restore it even in the most advanced cases. The creator of the massage herself is a vivid demonstration of its effectiveness.

In a short period of time, the Zogan technique managed to become popular in Japan and spread to other countries and even to other continents. Today, all over the world there are Asahi massage schools, many practice it at home, using educational materials – articles, books, videos.

Types of massage Asahi

Asahi face massage: before and after photos

Lymphatic – promotes the elimination of toxins, improves skin nutrition and eliminates excess fluid. Signs of skin aging such as puffiness and dull color appear from excess toxins and fluid in the cells.
Deep massage of facial muscles – combines the techniques of manual therapy. Deep massage relieves tension in the facial muscles, has a beneficial effect on blood vessels and all layers of the skin, which it strengthens and heals, and changes the contour of the face. Performing a Japanese massage will make the skin firmer and smoother.

A significant plus is the fact that absolutely any woman can do massage with her own hands at home. No additional devices are required for the massage. All that is needed for the procedure are fingers.

When is done

The procedure is performed if a person has certain problems in the facial area, such as:

large fat deposits on the cheeks;
sagging or loose skin;
extra chins;
reduced elasticity;
elasticity problems;
insufficiently pronounced cheekbones;
swelling and so on.

Asahi massage technique, see this video:

It is recommended that any session be done in the morning or afternoon to reduce the likelihood of any skin problems appearing. The frequency of execution is at least 3 times a week.

Most experts do not recommend resorting to such a technique in a bad mood, because they are sure that negative energy does not help to improve the condition of the epidermis, and often only aggravates the problems.

Who invented

This massage method has been known since ancient times. But it was brought to perfection and presented in a practical form by the Japanese stylist Tanaka Yukuko. In 2007, she presented the book “Facial Massage” to the world. This work has generated positive reviews and lively controversy among both readers and critics.

Have you noticed how young the women of the land of the rising sun look? Their beauty is often distinguished by longevity, sophisticated features and snow-white skin. Maybe we should adopt their beauty recipes?

The well-known name for this amazing massage is Zogan, which literally means “face creation”. In Runet, he is better known as Asakhi (or “massage of the morning sun”)

Cosmetologists and dermatologists recognize lymphatic drainage massage as rejuvenating, since it affects the pathways of lymph flow.

Features of Japanese massage Asahi

Yukuko Tanaka is a cosmetologist and beauty expert from Japan, she has published a book that has become a world bestseller. In it, she described the technique of Asahi's unique massage (Zogan). In fact, Tanaka did not come up with anything new, because her work was limited only to systematizing information about beauty massage to preserve youth and beauty of the face, which has been used for many centuries by Japanese women.
Asahi massage (translated from Japanese “Morning Sun”) differs from traditional European techniques. It is based on a fairly aggressive effect on the skin of the face. In many ways, he ignores the generally accepted lines of massaging. For example, mechanical action on the area around the eyes is performed on both eyelids from the inner corner to the outer one. The approach to the effects on the skin and muscles around the mouth is also significantly different.
The force of pressure in the Asahi massage is on the verge of a pain threshold. Such a “strange” technique for a European cosmetologist has a justification. It consists in a completely different approach to massage.
The Japanese method of mechanical action on the face works not only with the skin, but also with superficially located facial muscles, as well as with all other structures that form the face, including bone tissue.
According to the Japanese, the beauty of the face lies not only in the outer shell, but also in deeper forms. Therefore, the work on attractiveness should be done not only on the surface. All structures of the facial area need to be harmonized. For this reason, Asahi massage is also called osteopathic.
As a rule, this massage is performed independently. To carry it out, it is enough to remember a few simple rules. By doing self-massage, you will be able to control the intensity of pressure in accordance with your feelings.

Possible problems and solutions

What if there are rashes and other problems on the skin, and you associate them with the Asahi massage?

Excessive weight loss of the face

With a thin face, with a small amount of muscle and fat layer, with sunken cheeks, you need to massage with great care, working mainly on the upper part of the face, in order to avoid further weight loss of the face.

What to do?

Use special massage techniques for a thin face – Asahi 2.
If you notice that your face is losing weight, even from special Asahi-2 techniques, reduce the number of procedures or perform facial massage courses. Perform massage movements without pressure. The pressure can be saved in the area of the double chin, if, of course, there is one.
If the face becomes excessively thin and flat, loses its individuality, stop the massage altogether. You can leave tricks only for the eyes and forehead.
It's a good idea to pump up your cheeks and cheekbones with facial gymnastics exercises. Pay attention to the exercises of Eva Fraser, the famous exercise of Eva Fraser for cheeks “Cheeks-Apples” is available for online viewing in the video lesson of Eva Fraser, Exercise for the face. Perhaps you would like more Carol Maggio's aerobics or Benita Cantieni's faceforming

Exhaustion, decreased skin tightness

If you have performed the massage correctly on a well-sliding base, the massage cannot stretch the skin. The fact is that Asahi massage improves lymph drainage, relieves swelling, and when the pastiness disappears, folds appear on the face, it seems that the skin has lost its elasticity. As the muscles are deeply worked out, the face should tighten, fall into place.

What to do?

If your face looks haggard and loses its tone, additionally tone your face with the exercises for the face of Carol Maggio, Benita Cantieni or whatever facial exercises you like are suitable.
Tip: Apply enough massage base to your face so that your hands glide well. On the model in the video tutorial Yukuko Tanaka, she is almost absent, there is a warning about this in the film. To self-massage Asahi, it needs to be applied more.

Preparation

The result of the massage depends not only on the accuracy of the movements, but also on the preparatory stage.

For the procedure to go well, you must first perform the following steps:

cleanse your face well using a gel for washing or micellar water;
steam the skin so that the pores breathe;
apply a massage product selected for the type of skin.

You can start applying the product along the massage lines, but the movements should be soft. This will warm up the skin before the main set of movements.

Massage Precautions

During the massage, you need to press with your hand, but not hard. Especially carefully you need to massage the areas near the lymph nodes so as not to damage them. If pain suddenly occurs, it may mean that the pressure is too strong.

At the same time, there is no need to worry about the formation of new wrinkles and sagging skin. Performing a massage like Zogan yourself every day will make your skin look much younger in a matter of minutes.

It must be remembered that facial skin needs to be treated carefully. Therefore, any ill-considered actions during the massage can cause unpleasant consequences. To achieve a positive result, it is necessary to carry out Asahi massage strictly according to the rules and not neglect the advice of specialists.

There are a number of contraindications for the Asahi massage:

Skin diseases.
Inflammation of the skin.
Disease of the lymphatic system.
Diseases of the ears, throat and nose.
Couperose.
Malaise.

Forehead

Working out in the forehead area removes mimic wrinkles. The skin in this area becomes even, smooth.

Place the fingers of both hands in the middle of the forehead and, using light pressure, move to the temporal region, then to the collarbones.

Eyes

Try not to overdo it in the eye area, because it is very easy to stretch the skin here and then you will get unnecessary problems in the form of wrinkles.

With your middle fingers, move from the outer corners of the eyes along the lower eyelid towards the inner corners of the eyes, then return through the upper eyelid to the outer corner of the eyes. Next, from the outer corner of the eye, head to the inner corner and back. Press lightly in the temples and under the eyes and finish with a downward movement towards the collarbones.

Working out cheekbones

The chiseled oval of the face and pronounced cheekbones will always be in fashion, as this is a classic. But not everyone naturally has beautiful cheekbones.

With Asahi massage, every woman will be able to model the face of her dreams, but she will need to make an effort and regularly perform massage according to the following instructions:

put your palms on your chin so that your hands touch at the wrists;
move along the line of the cheekbones to the ears;
perform the final movement – along the neck to the line of the collarbones;

In the process of doing the exercises, you need to try to relax the muscles of the face as much as possible. The movements should be slow, but the pressing of the palms to the cheekbones should be strong. You need to start massage of the cheekbones with 5-6 repetitions, gradually increasing the time of the procedure.

From wrinkles around the lips

Place your fingers in the middle of the chin, massaging through the corners of the mouth, head up and, reaching points under the nose, increase the pressure. Next, massage the wings of the nose, gradually moving to the bridge of the nose.

Remove nasolabial folds

Start from the middle of the chin, move through the corners of the mouth. Then head towards the wings of the nose and continue towards the inner corners of the eyes. At this point, you need to increase the pressure for a couple of seconds. Remember to end the exercise with a movement from the temples to the collarbones.

Work out the oval of the face

Starting from the chin, using the soft part of the thumbs, apply pressure to the face for three seconds, then move horizontally to the sides to the ears, and then down to the collarbones. In the next exercise, each cheek is massaged separately. Massage your cheek diagonally from bottom to top, moving to the inner corner of your eye.

Remove the second chin

This exercise will reduce the double chin. Place the pad of your thumb on the tip of your chin and press up towards your ear. Repeat the same on the other side of the face.

General exercise

Place your palms in the center of your face, covering your nose. Apply an effort, as if squeezing stagnant lymph in the direction of the ears and then down to the collarbones. Next, rub your forehead with your right hand to prevent and eliminate wrinkles. Movements should be directed up and down and from left to right. Place your left hand under your chin for stability. Then place your hands in the center of your forehead and lower yourself to your collarbones.

Varieties and techniques of carrying out – basic recommendations for implementation

Japanese massage can be lymphatic or deep, with elements of manual therapy. The most effective are massage exercises of Tsogan, Shiatsu, Asahi, Kobido, Takashi Isamu, Korugi techniques. The selection of the massage method depends on: the facial structure, skin type, the condition of all skin integuments and individual zones, the most suitable pressure force, the location of the area / areas of special emphasis, age.

When using various techniques, methods, it is important to follow the basic rules:

before the procedure, natural massage bases – oils, creams, lotions – must be applied to the skin of the face for good sliding of fingers on the skin;
pressure, gentle pressing, with max, but not painful effort;
in the areas where the lymph nodes are located, the pressure force decreases;
the study of each area of influence ends with the main movement of Tsogan;
independent massage is carried out in a sitting position, without support under the back.

All manipulations are exercises only on cleansed skin;

Asahi for tightening the oval

Asahi's Japanese massage technique is a complex of 11 procedures for various areas, while, in a strict sequence, the following are worked out:

Forehead, temporal part, glabellar wrinkles.
Upper, lower eyelids.
Lower face, lips, chin.
The nose, its wings.
Near the lip circumference, corners of the mouth.
Chewing muscles, cheeks.
Cheeks, with transition to nasolabial folds.
Face oval.
Chin area.
The area under the chin in a standing position.
Frontal part from temple to temple.

Each basic manipulation ends with a mandatory lymphatic drainage technique – the fingers move with effort to the temples, then to the parotid lymph nodes, then to the subclavian.

Zogan massage by Yukuko Tanaka for facial rejuvenation

Rejuvenating, lymphatic drainage self-massage Zogan (Tsogan – creating a face) is a series of massage, therapeutic exercises aimed at releasing the superficial, deep skin tissues from toxins, excess fluid, improving their nutrition, a noticeable reduction in wrinkles. Lymphatic drainage techniques of Zogan differ from traditional types of aesthetic massages:

sensitive force during the procedure (with the exception of lymph nodes);
the nature of the end of all massaging movements in various zones – they are necessarily carried out along the lymph pathways, end in the supraclavicular lymph nodes;
ignoring the generally accepted directions of massage lines, traditional techniques of classical massage;
sufficiently strong stretching of the skin during procedures;
osteopathic effect.

Rejuvenation method from Takashi Isamu

The technique of the Japanese Takashi Isamu allows you to tighten the skin in the area of the cheekbones, wings of the nose, eliminate age-related sagging of the cheeks, and return them to a fresh look.

In the scheme of massage manipulation-stimulation, 3 acupuncture points of influence are involved:

Left / right of the nostrils.
Under the eye (1 cm below the middle of the lower eyelid).
In the center under the cheekbones, parallel to the pupils.

When performing the manipulation on the right:

forefinger pad l. positioned vertically, presses on point 1;
forefinger p. p. located horizontally at point 3;
thumb p. p. located horizontally at point 2;
during exposure, at the same time – the left finger presses on point 1, the right hand squeezes points 2,3 towards each other, diagonally, slightly up;
this position is held for 5-7 seconds.

When performing the procedure on the left – on point 1 there should be a forefinger p. P, on points 2,3 – thumb, index finger l. P.

For accurate recognition of the location of the acupuncture / acupressure point, you should press on them, there is a slight soreness. Rejuvenating manipulations are performed three times for 1-1.5 minutes. for each half, 1 p. / day.

Korugi facial gymnastics

This technique of working with a face affects not only its skin, muscles, but also the facial bones, the crown zone, the back of the skull. Some of the rules of Korugi gymnastics:

The procedure can be performed by tapping, stroking, pressing, squeezing movements.
It is possible to affect the massaged areas with the lateral part of the joints of the thumb, the first / second phalanges of the fingers, the area between the joints of the middle, ring fingers.
The pressure applied to the areas should be very sensitive, slightly painful.

For a lasting effect, the procedure is recommended to be performed 1 r. / In 7 days for 2-4 months.

Do-it-yourself Asahi massage rules

Adhere to the main condition: perform massage movements along the lymphatic pathways – from their beginning to the middle. It is forbidden to press on the lymph nodes, it can only be carried out along the pathways of the lymph flow with a slight constant effort. Trying to do better can harm your body.

It follows from this that before doing a massage, a prerequisite is to study the location of the lymph nodes.

Three main rules of massage:

Before the massage, it is imperative to prepare and thoroughly cleanse the skin. Use scrubbers for this. Thus, the ducts through which the lymph flows are cleared. Since daily use of the scrub is prohibited, a cosmetic lotion is used instead.
For the massage, you need to thickly lubricate the skin with a fatty substance. For example, you can choose for this cosmetic cream, gel for washing, oat milk, linseed broth, vegetable oil, mineral water with a small amount of oil.
When the massage is finished, you need to thoroughly wash your face. During the massage, toxins are released, which must be removed from the skin.

Secrets and tips on how to do it right

Massage cannot be performed on dry skin, so choose a product for yourself with which you will be comfortable with the procedure.
Make sure that your fingers glide easily over the skin and do not stretch it in any way. Take any cosmetic or massage oil. If oils do not suit you, you can take a regular cream (preferably oily), when choosing a cream, be guided by your skin type. By using an oil or cream, you will minimize the discomfort that can occur when pressing on your facial muscles.
With the correct massage technique, there should be no pain or discomfort. If you are uncomfortable, try to relieve the pressure and act less vigorously.
Do not massage with just your fingertips, use your entire hand, draw lines with your knuckles, this will massage the deep muscles of the face.
During the massage, the movements should be continuous and always end near the collarbones.
While doing massage, try to relax, turn on soft music.
The procedure can be performed not only lying down, but also sitting and even standing. Most importantly, do not forget to control your posture and “keep your back.”
The massage should be carried out on a clean face without traces of cosmetics. Do not forget that you need to cleanse your face after the procedure.
The basic rule for any massage is “do no harm”, therefore it is categorically impossible to put pressure on the lymph nodes. Here, your movements should be especially delicate and gentle.

If you are pleased with your reflection in the mirror, then you are on the right track. The main thing is not to quit and then you will see lasting positive results. Then you can do Japanese massage not every day, but several times a week to maintain the effect.

Principle of operation and result

Due to regular massage of the superficial, motor facial muscles with further movement along the lines of lymph outflow, the work of the capillaries of the lymphatic system is stimulated, the processes of lymph circulation in the subcutaneous layers are activated and then normalized. As a result of active exposure, excess intercellular fluid is removed, edema is eliminated, tone, high-quality skin turgor is restored. The effect of this procedure:

Removal of puffiness, puffiness from all facial tissues.
The skin is tightened, becomes elastic, its age-related sagging and sagging go away.
The oval of the face becomes more pronounced.
Smoothing / reduction of facial / age-related wrinkles of the forehead, skin around the eyes, deep, pronounced nasolabial folds.
Elimination of ptosis (sagging) of the upper / lower eyelids, “bags” under the eyes.
Reduction of fat deposits on the cheeks, under the chin (double chin).
Restoration of the normal functioning of the sebaceous glands.
Improving the moisture balance of the skin.

Asahi Zogan Body Massage

It is curious to know that Asahi Zogan is intended not only for the face, but also for the body. Japanese body massage is a practice that allows you to effectively work on soft tissues and muscles, improving metabolism, stimulating blood and lymph circulation, and cleansing the body of toxins and accumulated deposits.

Asahi for the body has a tonic effect on the entire body, and its daily use can be compared, according to the author of the technique, with a three-kilometer walk.

The principle of action on the body of Japanese massage for the body is the same as for the face, namely the effect on the lymph nodes. This massage complex includes 20 exercises, each of which is aimed at stimulating lymph flow in a specific area of the body. The consistent and regular implementation of all movements of the complex allows you to improve the general condition of the body, get rid of skin problems and excess weight, start metabolic processes and even overcome some chronic diseases associated with improper location of internal organs.

However, as in the case of the face, the effect will be achieved only if the technique is strictly adhered to, which has its own characteristics for each exercise. In view of the large number of techniques in this complex, it is best to get acquainted with the features of performing Asahi Zogan gymnastics exercises for the body with the help of video instructions, which are quite a lot on YouTube today.

The technique of execution can be watched and studied in the video tutorial online. In this version of the video, the voice acting, unfortunately, is not translated into Russian, but the technique is quite clear from the movements of the demonstrator.

Contraindications

Tsogan exercises will not work for you if:

have rosacea,
have skin inflammation or diseases,
have problems with lymph nodes,
allergy to oils (they are used as a base),
did not master the correct technique for performing the exercises (for this I highly recommend watching several video tutorials with a detailed explanation). At the end of the text, I will post a video with instructions.

I also advise you to look at different reviews about this lymphatic drainage massage. It is worth knowing not only the pros, but also the cons. By the way about the latter. I'll cover them in the next paragraph.

How to do Japanese Asahi facial massage (Zogan)

To properly learn how to massage Asahi's face, you can familiarize yourself with the video, which is in Russian (located at the bottom of the article), and you can also do several massage sessions with a professional, and then do it yourself at home.
The main condition for the correct execution of Asahi's Japanese facial massage is stroking and pressing along the lymphatic pathways, while the pressure on the lymph nodes themselves should be minimal. The picture below shows the location of the lymph nodes on the face, please study it before performing the massage.

This is a rejuvenating facial massage, therefore it is indicated for women after 30-35 years old. The procedure must be performed regularly to notice the effect. One-time manipulations will not bring results. It is best to carry out the procedure in the morning after washing. The course is designed for 2-3 months, then you can take a break for several months. It is recommended to do massage daily for the first three weeks, and then 2-3 times a week.

What procedures can be combined with

Light superficial peels can be combined with Japanese massage – these are both home and face peels, which are carried out in the salon. Facial mesotherapy, botox injections for wrinkles are best done after the end of the course.

Complications

Japanese facial massage, like any other, can lead to undesirable consequences. Check them out so you know how to react to them if they arise.

Skin rash (acne, rash)

If you have a rash, then any massage is contraindicated, otherwise you can aggravate the situation and get a completely covered face.
If, before the massage, you had clean skin, then minor rashes may occur, since you actively affect the skin and speed up the metabolism. The massage can be continued, but anti-inflammatory agents should be used in skin care.
If you have a lot of pouring out, then the massage should be stopped for a while and start treating the rash. In addition, the cause of acne may not be the massage itself, but an unsuitable massage agent for your skin or neglect of cleansing your face before and after the procedure.

Swelling in the morning

Do not massage before bed, as this can lead to swelling and puffiness of the face. The best time for Japanese massage is in the morning.

Couperose

This is a very serious problem that can arise with any active massage. Couperose and rosacea are contraindications for performing Asahi massage. If you have small manifestations of these pathological conditions (spider veins on the wings of the nose, single ones on the cheeks), then you can massage with the least pressure and bypass these places, but still there is a very high risk of a new vascular network. As a massage agent, it is better to use a nourishing cream for rosacea.

The appearance of sunken cheeks

For women with a thin layer of fat and sunken cheeks, such a massage is not indicated, as it can lead to significant weight loss of the face and sinking of the cheeks, which will visually make it look older.

Benefits of Korugi massage

More pronounced and lasting effect in comparison with superficial massages.

Correction of the position of the bones of the face.

Elimination of edema.

Elimination of sagging (ptosis).

Activation of blood circulation.

Improving lymphatic drainage.

Raising the cheeks and shaping the cheek pulp.

Elimination of a double chin.

Tightening of the soft tissues of the face.

Prevention of facial bone osteoporosis. According to Chiyo Hayashi, osteoporosis is the main cause of age-related changes in the facial skeleton. And this, in turn, leads to a change in the soft tissues of the face (skin and muscles).

Reduction or complete elimination of nasolabial folds.

Face contour lifting.

Enlargement of the eyes (due to the reduction of edema, lifting of the eyebrows).

Relief in the middle third of the face (young cheeks).

Visual reduction of face volume up to 20%.

Elimination of facial asymmetry.

The negative effects of Asahi massage

If Asahi's massage was performed and after a while unpleasant consequences appeared on the skin, then you need to figure out why this happened.

Let's analyze different cases and ways to solve them.

Skin rash. The appearance of a rash after the Asahi massage is most often in the area of the lymphatic tract. After acne has been found, you need to stop massage until the rash heals. If this is not done, then acne will spread all over the face. The reason for the appearance of the rash is the wrong base and insufficient cleansing of the skin after the massage.
Excessive weight loss of the face. You need to perform Asahi massage gently if you have sucked cheeks and a thin layer of subcutaneous fat. Therefore, massage only on the upper part of the face. You should also reduce the frequency of massage or do it at long intervals.
Swelling of the face upon waking. It is not recommended to do massage in the evening, the best time for Asahi is in the morning. Also try changing your massage base.
Sagging skin. This problem occurs when the massage is performed incorrectly and the recommendations are not followed. You can prevent sagging by using more massage base.
Redness of the skin, rosacea. Avoid massage movements during which strong pressure is applied to the skin. Alternatively, loosen the pressure on the problem area. Apply a cream with hesperidin: it will strengthen the walls of blood vessels and remove vascular networks. Do mimic gymnastics. It is also important to see a doctor, as vascular diseases have serious consequences.

What you need to know before you start

You need to follow a few simple rules before the procedure. Do the procedure several times a week before bed. It only takes 8-10 minutes. There are several exercises with fingertips in the complex, which need to be repeated only three times.

Basic rules:

First, the skin must be free of cosmetics. A basic tonic or gel treatment will suffice. Important: do not do the moisturizing phase with a cream or serum, as with a regular wash.
Secondly, for Japanese technique, use a special oil / cream for massage (in no case take household edible oil – it will clog the pores and lead to comedones).
Third, do the movements smoothly. The pressure should not cause pain or a feeling of stretching of the skin.
Further, avoid strong pressure on the lymph nodes. Better to bypass these points altogether. It is enough just to iron them. Below you will find a picture with all the lymph nodes on the face and neck.
Do the exercises while standing or sitting. Look at yourself in the mirror at this moment to control the process.
After the process, be sure to rinse off the remaining oil and moisturize your face in the usual way.

Korugi massage at home

This is a simplified version of the massage that you can do yourself.

1 Relax the “helmet”

First of all, you need to relax the so-called tendon helmet – the scalp. Muscles are attached to bones. And before doing bone tissue, you need to relax your muscles. We run our fingers into the scalp and massage the tendon helmet with increasing intensity.

The duration of this part of the massage is different for all people. Depends on how stiff the fabrics have already become. But, of course, you can't massage the “helmet” for too long the first time. Moreover, from habit, the fingers will quickly get tired. Massage for about 2-3 minutes to start. Try to go all over the scalp. Perhaps you yourself can understand and “grope” the hardest parts.

2 Preparing the cheeks

We put our elbows on the table. We fold our fingers into a fist and with our knuckles we rest against the area under the cheekbones. We put our face on our knuckles and relax the muscles. Stay in this position for a few seconds, feeling relaxation in the muscles and a little pressure on the cheekbones. Don't overdo it !!! Better under- than over-!

3 Preparing the forehead

Slightly tilt the head back and also press with the knuckles on the upper part of the forehead near the border with the hair. Let go and press a little lower along the hairline, closer to the temples. We pass along the line of hair growth to the earlobes and gently run our knuckles down the side of the neck down to the collarbones – we help the lymph to go down from the face.

At this stage, it is also important not to press hard!

We move from the forehead down the hairline to the earlobes

3 Shaping the middle third of the face

We put our hands in the lock. Thumbs are straight. The action is carried out by the lateral surface of the thumbs.

We make a smoothing movement from the corners of the mouth to the ears. Perceptible, with pressure not just on the skin.

And immediately we make the final movement with our fingers from the earlobes along the lateral surface of the neck – to the collarbones. Stroke the neck down 2 times.

4 Smooth the forehead

Hands are in fists. Impact on the forehead – phalanges of the fingers.

We put our fists on the forehead along the line of eyebrow growth and draw exactly up to the hairline. Now we shift our hands slightly to the sides and draw the same way up from the middle of the eyebrows – to the hair. Now we put our fists even wider and again we draw up on the forehead.

Thus, we work out the entire forehead area.

5 Opening our eyes

The higher our eyebrows are held, the more open our eyes remain, and the eyelids do not hang.

Putting your hand into a fist and making a “vise” from the index and middle fingers. We carry out with a “vice” from the beginning of the eyebrow – to the tip. Very perceptible. The number of repetitions is from 4 times.

This technique also helps to get rid of eyebrow folds. Perform strictly in front of the mirror. You should see that the brow does not drop down throughout the entire movement! It should only rise.

It is more convenient to perform this technique with support on the elbows.

6 Improving the shape of the nose

Hands into a fist. We make a “hook” from the index fingers. Impact – phalanges of the index fingers.

We put the knuckles of the index fingers to the wings of the nose. And we move our fingers up to the very bridge of the nose, there we linger for a couple of seconds and already without strong pressure we make the final movement: we slightly lower our fingers along the side parts of the nose – to the cheeks.

This is a difficult exercise to explain. I recommend watching the video. The exercise starts from the 53rd second.

7 Shaping the cheeks

We collect our hands in the castle. Leave one thumb extended. And we perform with its lateral surface a smoothing movement along the cheek from the wings of the nose – to the temples.

Impact – with just one finger. Repeat 4 times. Then – on the other side.

8 Shaping the lower third of the face

Fingers are collected in a fist, from the index and middle we make a “vice”. Impact – with the knuckles of the middle fingers.

With rather sharp and strong movements, we twitch the skin from the chin just below the corner of the mouth – to the temples. It turns out about 7 movements. In the video, at first it may seem that pinching is being performed, but in fact, the effect is only with the knuckle of the middle finger.

9 Finishing movement

We put warm palms on the forehead and gently move our fingers to the temples.

Stop the fingertips at the temples.

And we move our hands further so that the face is in the palms.

Further, I would still help the lymph to go down from the face, without remaining in the cheeks. Therefore, it is better to perform the final movement from the Asahi massage: from the cheeks, run your fingers along the lateral surfaces of the neck down to the collarbones. And press the sides of the palm 3 times on the hollows above the collarbones.

I would like to remind you once again that massage is strong enough. But this does not mean that you need to do it through pain! You're not going to hurt yourself, are you? Then start performing such a massage in a rather gentle way. Listen to your feelings. For example, it is pleasant for me to do it intensively, but I am already somewhat accustomed to face massages and feel the muscles under my fingers. If you are a beginner, then start carefully!

The home version of the massage can be performed more than once every 2 weeks. Can be done every 5-10 days, depending on your initial situation.

Which areas are affected by the Asahi practice?

Before moving on to the video tutorial, I want to tell you which zones Japanese self-massage helps to tighten.

The forehead is the first thing that suffers since we learn to show emotions. Surprise, anger, indignation – everything leaves an imprint. Tanaka exercises smooth the frontal mesh.
The area around the eyes. There is an old Japanese legend that a woman's kindness is determined by the number of wrinkles around her face. The more there are, the kinder the person is in front of you. But we are in Russia, and here the attitude to the “fish tail” is harsh!
Nasolabial folds. After 40 years, this area brings so many problems. She is the first to give out changes in the oval of the face.
Cheek lift. They also often betray our age and fatigue.
Double chin. The technique as a whole helps to tighten the contour, so deposits are visually reduced and smoothed.

I'll make a reservation right away that self-massage is not the same as beauty injections. An instant miracle and wow-result should not be expected. All of these actions will smooth out age-related changes, make the face fresh, but will not give the effect “10 years younger”.

The practice is great to keep yourself in shape, fight fatigue and the first wrinkles.

Do not forget that the condition of the skin is influenced by diet and lifestyle.

conclusions

Japanese massage is one of the best massage techniques for preserving beauty, youthfulness of the face, excellent prevention of early aging.
Massaging movements are carried out in the direction of movement of the lymphatic fluid, necessarily end with the movement of Tsogan, with the end point of exposure – the subclavian lymph node.
All structures of muscle, bone tissues of the face, acupuncture points are subject to stimulating massage sessions.
When massage, it is important to maintain balance, perform manipulations without pressure on the lymph nodes, with strict adherence to the technique of the procedure.
For the best lifting effect, repeat all manipulations for each massaged zone – 3 times.
The force of pressure on the skin is at the limit of the pain threshold.
The technique of manipulation is selected depending on the type of skin, the structure of the face, the condition of the skin, age. We also recommend that you familiarize yourself with the preparation for face botox in this material.

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