Yoga has become increasingly popular over the past few years. You can find yoga classes popping up all over the place – from specialist centres to gyms, local village halls and even in many offices. But unless you’re fortunate enough to have a yoga class close to your work or home, you may find yourself struggling to carry everything you need as you travel from place to place.

One option is to invest in comfortable clothing that you can wear during your yoga class and also on your way to and from your workout – such as a new tank top for fall. And of course, you also want to look stylish too. Then once you’re at your class, it’s quick and easy to get ready. Which can help you save valuable time too.

It’s well known that yoga can increase your health, flexibility and strength. But did you know that yoga can also help to improve your skin? Let’s look at some yoga poses which do just that.

Mountain pose or Tadasana

This pose is incredibly simple and allows you to focus on slow, deep breathing. This enables you to get lots of oxygen into your body, which is great for your skin. Breathe slowly and deeply. Drawing lots of oxygen into your body can also help to release harmful toxins.

Stand tall, with your feet together, and your eyes closed. If you’re still, separate your feet slight. Let your arms rest at your sides with your fingers together. Breathe in and out.

Seated forward bend or Uttanasana

Forward-bending poses fight gravity by turning the head towards the ground instead of the sky. This means that blood can flow into your face, bringing with it oxygen and other nutrients that can help to fight free radicals and encourage cell renewal.

Reach up your arms and keep your back straight, and then hinge your body forwards and down, extending out over your legs. Try to reach or hold onto your toes – don’t forget to keep your legs straight too. If you can reach your toes, try using a strap or a towel wrapped around your feet then hold onto each end. Hold for 30 to 60 seconds.

Seated Twist or Bharadvajasna

Twisting poses are great for your digestive health, which helps to flush toxins out of your body (and skin). However, you also need to ensure you continue to breathe deeply to enable plenty of oxygen to enter into your bloodstream.

Sit on the floor with your legs straight in front of you. Shift your weight to your right buttock, and lean on your right arm. Then bend both your legs and swing them around to your left. Bend your right leg so that your right foot is resting at the top of your left thigh.

Inhale and exhale, then twist your body to the right, trying to keep your left buttock on the floor. Tuck your left hand under your right knee so that you gently pull your leg to the left while twisting your right shoulder and chest to the right. Hold for 30 seconds then return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.

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