As a television news reporter, I spent years pouring money into maintaining my "look". These were hard costs that got higher as I got older. Then, I invested in learning a lifetime skill instead and everything changed...

In a world of overpromising beauty treatments and miracle products, I believe we all deserve honest, straightforward information about our options. No hype, no exaggerated claims – just the truth about this practice I've come to love and believe in deeply.

After years of teaching face yoga to more than 100 women, I've seen a clear pattern: even many women with the best intentions and most diligent personalities often struggle to maintain consistent practice on their own. This isn't a personal failing or lack of willpower – it's simply human nature.

Between work, family, household responsibilities, and trying to maintain some semblance of a social life, finding time for self-care can feel like yet another task on your endless to-do list. And that's exactly why I've become passionate about face yoga practices that take just 120 seconds but can make a remarkable difference in how you look and feel.

When I first discovered gua sha, I really did not understand how purposefully stroking my face with a smooth stone could make a noticeable difference in my appearance. But fast forward to today, and I can't imagine my beauty routine without it – it's been that effective.

The neck is one of the areas most affected by our modern lifestyle—and one of the first places many women notice age-related changes. But here's what might surprise you: Many of the signs of aging we see in our necks aren't actually about age at all!

Whether it's from a poor night's sleep, seasonal allergies, or just the natural aging process, waking up to swollen, puffy eyes can make us feel less than our best. Before you reach for expensive eye creams or consider more drastic measures, I want to share some face yoga approaches that can make a remarkable difference.

As we move through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond, the skin and muscles that once created a sharp, defined angle between face and neck may begin to soften, creating what some call "jowls" or a less defined jawline. But your jawline is one area where face yoga can create some of the most dramatic improvements! Here’s how…

Some of these muscles get used regularly and are healthy. Some get overused and create lines we don’t want. Still others are rarely, if ever, isolated and intentionally exercised. The result is that some parts of our faces get stronger as we get older, while other parts get weaker and create imbalances.

How long does it really take to see real changes with face yoga? Probably a lot less time than you think! But there’s a catch. We break it down and take a closer look at my own “before and after” photo in this article.

It's one thing for me, as a certified face yoga teacher, to tell you how relaxing, supportive, gentle and uplifting face yoga is, how it aligns with my values, fits my lifestyle, and saves me money. But, if you're anything like me, you also want to know if face yoga actually works and, if so, how?

Of course we all deserve to feel comfortable and at home in our bodies, regardless of age or appearance. But if it's so obvious, why do so many brilliant, accomplished, generous women struggle to believe it?