Face Yoga fundamentals
Original Body Care resourceWritten and reviewed by Mallika Some, instructor at Body Care by Mallika. Open her profile.How often should I practise Face Yoga?
Most beginners do well with Face Yoga most days, for about 15–20 minutes, as part of a class or a short home practice. Mallika includes that length in her regular classes rather than asking for an extra hour. Consistency matters more than intensity. If the jaw or forehead feels strained, you are over-holding — rest, then resume with less force.
Written and reviewed by Mallika Some. Last reviewed 2026-09-08. All FAQs.
The Body Care rhythm
Mallika does not run Face Yoga as a separate marathon. She folds 15–20 minutes into the class that students already attend for fitness or yoga. That design is the advice: attach Face Yoga to something you already do, instead of waiting for a free hour that never arrives.
- Learn the shapes live once, so you are not guessing from a compressed video.
- Practise the same short sequence most days — even on busy days, a few minutes of jaw and neck release still counts.
- Stop if anything hurts. Soreness from unfamiliar muscles is different from sharp pain or a headache that worsens as you clench.
Questions students actually ask
Is once a week enough?
Once a week is better than never, and a live class once a week is a strong start because technique is checked. Daily or near-daily short practice is what Mallika has seen produce clearer change.
Can I do an hour on Sunday instead?
A long weekend session is easy to overdo and easy to skip the following week. Short and regular is kinder to the jaw and easier to keep.
Related Body Care resources
- What is Face Yoga?
Face Yoga is a short, guided practice of facial exercises, relaxation and massage. Mallika Some explains how Body Care teaches it in live classes.
- Common Face Yoga mistakes
The mistakes Mallika Some sees in first-time Face Yoga students — from rushing, to over-clenching, to skipping the practice entirely.
- Does Face Yoga work?
What research says about facial exercise, and what Mallika Some has observed in 25 years of teaching women in Burdwan and online.
Want this checked live?
If you want Mallika to check your technique live, sit in on a demo class. It is the same teaching, without a commitment.