Why Accupressure Is Essential in Face Yoga and massage
When I first started exploring face yoga, I thought the magic was all in the movement — the lifting, the toning, the sculpting. But the deeper I went, the more I realized that real transformation comes from something even more subtle: energy flow. That’s why acupressure has become one of my favorite parts of every face yoga and massage session I teach.
Acupressure works on the same principle as acupuncture, using gentle fingertip pressure on specific points to stimulate the body’s natural healing and balancing systems. When energy (or “qi”) becomes blocked, we see it on the face — in tension, dullness, puffiness, or sagging. By pressing or holding certain points, we help energy circulate freely again, bringing life back to the skin and calm back to the mind.
When I begin a session, I like to start at the third eye point — right between the eyebrows. I rest a fingertip there for a few slow breaths. It immediately calms the nervous system, relaxes the forehead, and helps smooth worry lines. This single point sets the tone for the entire practice — grounded, focused, and relaxed.
Another favorite is the inner corner of the eyebrows, often called the bladder 2 point. It’s wonderful for relieving tension headaches, tired eyes, and mental fatigue. When I work here, I can feel the release ripple across my temples. It’s like exhaling through the face.
Moving down, the sides of the nostrils are known as the large intestine 20 points. I like to apply light circular pressure here to open the sinuses and improve circulation through the cheeks. It helps with puffiness and gives that instant bright, oxygenated glow.
If you hold a lot of tension in your jaw — and most of us do — the masseter point (just under the cheekbone, along the jawline) is essential. I often spend extra time here, pressing gently and then releasing in small circles. It’s amazing how much stress we carry in the jaw without realizing it. Releasing that pressure not only softens the lower face but also helps prevent clenching and tension headaches.
At the end of a session, I always finish by pressing the temples — the gallbladder 1 points. Just a few seconds here quiets the mind and helps integrate everything. It’s a beautiful way to close the practice and seal in that calm, lifted feeling.
Each of these points does more than affect muscle tone. They also influence deeper systems — lymphatic flow, hormone balance, even digestion and sleep. I’ve had clients tell me their sinuses cleared or their jaw finally stopped aching after adding acupressure to their daily face yoga routine.
What I love most is how personal it feels. You’re not relying on tools or machines — just your hands, your breath, and your awareness. Acupressure reminds you that your fingertips hold the power to heal, balance, and lift — from the inside out.
That’s why every one of my programs includes it. Because true beauty isn’t only what you see in the mirror — it’s the harmony you create beneath the surface.
