Face yoga instructor explores benefits for muscle tension and posture

Johanna Harikkala-Nurmi, a trained instructor at the Ellen gym in Uusikaupunki, teaches face yoga to help participants manage facial muscle tension and improve overall posture.

While some participants seek the practice to reduce wrinkles or eye bags, Harikkala-Nurmi clarifies that the practice does not promise to tighten wrinkles. Instead, the benefits include improved blood circulation, relief from neck and shoulder tension, and better breathing through proper head positioning and jaw relaxation. The sessions also aim to address issues such as headaches and teeth grinding by teaching students how to relax facial muscles.