Japanese self-massage is a kind of facial fitness. With its help you can tighten your skin, remove a double chin and make your cheekbones more expressive. Now many spa centers offer this service, but you can do an Asahi massage yourself.
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First, let's figure out who should get an Asahi massage, and who should refrain from it.
Costs:
for those who want to slow down skin aging, remove a double chin, tighten drooping eyelids, and reduce facial swelling.
Not worth it:
for those who have skin diseases, diseases of the lymphatic or circulatory system, oncology, severe diabetes mellitus.
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The main rules when performing massage on any area:
- pre-cleanse the skin;
- keep your back straight;
- massage should not cause unpleasant or painful sensations.
You can also use products, but natural ones and selected for your skin type: – apricot oil is suitable for oily and rash-prone skin; – dry and normal – cosmetic cream, olive or coconut oil.
For greater efficiency, it is better to perform all movements in front of a mirror and repeat every day.
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The history of the creation of Asahi rejuvenating massage (zogan)
Yukuko Tanaka developed a unique facial rejuvenation technique, which gained immense popularity in Japan and then throughout the world.
Japanese facial massage Asahi (Zogan) - a unique technique of facial rejuvenation
Yukuko Tanaka received her massage skills from her grandmother. Then, not yet understanding where this road would lead her, Yukuko began to practice these skills on herself. She noticed that her face began to change and tighten.
She became interested in the structure of the lymphatic and muscular systems. Gradually, step by step, an amazing rejuvenation system was born without surgery or injections, accessible to any woman.
Yukuko Tanaka
“Through trial and error, repeating again and again, I understood why my face changed.” (Yukuko Tanaka)
Today, anyone can master the technique of performing such a massage - there are various video tutorials for this, including those recorded in Japan.
Contraindications
Unfortunately, this rejuvenating procedure is not suitable for everyone. There are a number of restrictions:
- Chronic diseases of the ENT system;
- Acute forms of inflammation;
- Diseases of the lymph and adjacent systems;
- Cervical hernias;
- Skull injuries;
- The proximity of blood vessels to the outer layer of the epidermis (the face turns red easily);
- Sores or cuts on the face;
- Condition of acute respiratory viral infection, runny nose or other mild ailment.
This type of massage is also not recommended for women who have a thin face, since as a result of the master’s actions it can become even smaller.
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The structure of the lymphatic system
To understand the secret of lymphatic massage, let's look at the structure of the lymphatic system in the face, neck and shoulder area. The lymphatic system is a whole network of lymph running throughout the body, which is concentrated at certain points - lymph nodes. It is the full movement of lymph and the absence of its stagnation that allows the facial skin to look young and toned.
By working the lymphatic pathways directly, without injections or surgeries, we can prolong the youth of our face. Zogan means “face building” in Japanese. What distinguishes Japanese Asahi facial massage from other massage techniques is its targeted effect on biologically active points located in the facial area.
Asahi massage is based on the physiology of the body, on the structure of its lymphatic system, therefore it is the most natural way of rejuvenation.
Stimulation of these points allows you to increase blood circulation and lymph flow, relax constantly tense facial muscles and increase the tone of the muscles that support the oval of the face, activate skin self-healing processes and improve overall well-being.
The secret of Asahi massage is its impact on bioactive points
Massage allows you to increase blood circulation and lymph flow, relax constantly tense facial muscles and increase the tone of the muscles that support the oval of the face, activate skin self-healing processes and improve overall well-being.
Working with bioactive points underlies many medical practices - in particular, reflexology, which today has become an officially recognized branch of medicine.
It is not surprising that today there are many people who have mastered the Japanese Asahi massage, whose reviews indicate that with the help of this massage sessions they not only acquired a well-groomed and fit appearance, but also began to feel much better.
The essence of the Koruga technique
This type of massage involves a tactile effect on the bones of the skull, décolleté and shoulders, moving them in a certain direction. After all, during our lives we greatly “spoil” our appearance. We choose an unsuccessful sleeping position, incorrectly distribute the load on our shoulders, and sit crookedly. It would seem that this has nothing to do with the face, but it is not.
Bones shift imperceptibly and slowly, forming sagging and fat folds in places where nature did not intend.
Unlike a superficial massage, Corugi lifts the bones of the skull and facial bones, thereby eliminating swelling and sagging for a long time. When we do a regular massage, it trains our muscles, they begin to work actively, lymph outflow is activated, oxygen enters the skin in increased quantities, and a temporary facelift occurs. The effect is immediate, but short-lived if you do not massage several times a week.
The result of regular Asahi massage
After regularly performing Asahi massage for two to three months, we see the following results:
- deep nasolabial folds gone
- wrinkles on forehead gone
- wrinkles under the eyes are gone
- oval face tightened
- double chin gone or significantly reduced
Japanese Asahi facial massage affects biologically active points
Maintaining the effect
When starting a visit to a massage parlor, you should remember that the maximum effect will only come from a carefully designed full course, during which a healthy lifestyle and supportive procedures at home are required. In this case, the results will not only be noticeable, but will also last for many months. The course length for the Japanese Koruga technique is on average three months. In the first week of the course, massage is done every other day, then two or three times a week. A more accurate schedule will be drawn up by a massage master based on the initial data.
Correct performance of Asahi massage (tips for beginners)
- Before performing a massage, thoroughly wash your hands and cleanse your face.
- If your skin is prone to oiliness and rashes, you should even use a mild anti-inflammatory agent (by doing a massage we can “spread” the rashes across the face)
- When performing a massage, use massage oil or face cream. If you perform a massage with oil, then after the massage we recommend not leaving it on the skin, but rinsing it off, as the oil can clog the pores.
- Remember that this massage works the lymph nodes, so never use excessive force, massage gently and gently.
Massage gently and carefully
How can a man prepare for a session?
It will not be possible to conduct a Thai massage session spontaneously; you need to choose the right moment or prepare the man specially:
- Because of the use of oil, a man must undress completely, preferably take a shower, and dry his skin thoroughly;
- Eating is allowed 2 hours before the start of the manipulations; it is best to choose light, low-fat snacks in small quantities;
- many lines of influence touch the urinary canal, so you need to go to the toilet in advance so as not to feel discomfort;
- You shouldn’t use perfume or aftershave lotion after a shower; to relax, it’s better to light incense in the room; their smell doesn’t fit with others;
- both partners must remove all jewelry.
If you follow these instructions, your partners' impressions of the time spent together will remain only pleasant. Typically, women give Thai erotic massage to their chosen ones. It will help strengthen relationships and take them to a new level.
How to do Japanese Asahi (Zogan) facial massage:
Exercise No. 1 - “Warming up the lymphatic pathways”
1 - Place your palms on your cheeks near your ears.
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2 - We go down.
3 - We stop in the area of the collarbone.
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Exercise No. 2 - “Warming up the lymphatic pathways (forehead)”
1- Place three fingers of each hand on the middle of the forehead.
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2 — We run our palms along the edges of the face, linger slightly at the temples and relieve tension.
3 - We finish the movement at the collarbones.
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Exercise No. 3 - “Massage the area around the eyes”
1 - Place two or three fingers in the area of the corners of the eyes and draw along the upper eyelid to the temples.
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2 - From the temples, carefully draw under the eyes to the corners of the eyes.
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Exercise No. 4 - “From wrinkles that are visible when you smile”
1 - Place two or three fingers on your chin.
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2 - We move our fingers around the mouth, ending the movement under the nose. While performing the exercise, we try to lightly press on the gums.
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Exercise No. 5 - “Line around the nose (nasolabial folds)”
1- Place your fingers in the center of the chin.
2 - Raise your hands along your cheeks up along your mouth and nose, stopping in the area under the eyes.
3 — Continuing to press, we spread our hands in different directions of the face.
4 - Return your fingers to your temples and lower them down to your collarbone.
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Exercise No. 6 - “Line around the nose (nasolabial folds) on each side”
1- With one hand we hold the face from below by the chin.
2 - With the second hand we run along the cheek towards the nose.
3 - We spread our hand along the line under the eyes towards the ear.
4 - Change hands.
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Exercise No. 7 - “Line around the nose (nasolabial folds) on both sides”
1 - Place your hands on your cheeks towards your nose.
2 - We spread our arms to the sides along the face towards the ears.
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Exercise No. 8 - “Working with sagging cheeks”
1 - Press your thumbs to your chin.
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2 - Move your hands horizontally to the side towards your ears.
3 - We go down to the collarbone.
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Exercise No. 9 - “Getting rid of the Shar-Pei effect”
1 - Place the pads of your thumbs on your chin and slightly tilt your head forward.
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2 - We run our hands along the cheeks towards the ears.
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3 - Raise your head and lower your hands along the lymphatic pathways down to the collarbone.
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Exercise No. 10 - “Getting rid of a double chin”
All women know that a double chin immediately adds ten years of age. At the same time, it is interesting that a double chin can appear even in a slender girl with delicate facial features. Sometimes it is a consequence of incorrect posture or bite. Japanese facial massage exercises will help you remove your double chin very quickly and effectively.
1 - Place your palm on the bottom of your chin.
2 - We run our hand along the chin.
3 - Change hand and side.
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Exercise No. 11 - “Tightening the muscles of the entire face”
1 - Place your hands on your face in a triangle.
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2 — We spread our palms to the sides, smoothing our face.
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Exercise No. 12 - “Smoothing the forehead”
1 - Place the fingers of one hand on the middle of the forehead.
2 - Draw from the middle of the forehead to the edge.
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We tighten our cheeks
We place our left hand, bent into a fist, on the chin near the neck, bend the right hand in the hand and rest it on the cheek parallel to the nose. The left hand is motionless, and with the right we move towards the ear. We return to the starting point and go down to the collarbones.
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Japanese facial massage Asahi video:
Now we invite you to learn how to perform Japanese Asahi massage yourself - videos in Russian will make this task much easier. They will tell you how to prepare for a massage session and what means to use for it. It is enough to devote a few hours to mastering its technique in order to fight age-related changes in the future without unnecessary effort and expense and maintain your youth for many, many years.
Japanese facial massage by Asahi in Russian voice acting:
Facial massage with music without commentary (shows Japanese woman):
What not to do
It is important to know not only how to massage the phallus, but also to take into account aspects from the “taboo” category. Mastery of technology must be combined with sensuality. After all, neither partner will receive satisfaction from mechanical actions.
Therefore, it is important to observe four points:
- Don't play the silent game. It is advisable to accompany tantric massage with verbal communication between partners. Just conversations should not touch on abstract topics. You shouldn't look away either. All this will increase the partner’s arousal.
- Do not run dry. Massage cannot be done without oil - during the friction process, the delicate skin of intimate places will be injured, which will lead to inflammation. It is important to lubricate your palms before each next step.
- Do not overdo it. Carried away by manipulation, the partner may not calculate the effort and cause the man discomfort, or even pain. It is important not only to control yourself, but also to be interested in your partner’s opinion on the course of action.
- Don't stop halfway. If a man becomes aroused too quickly, do not stop the massage. It is enough to move the manipulations to another area (for example, to the outer side of the thighs).
During lingam, some women try to involve their partner's perineum in the process and even massage the prostate. This excites a man very much, but you should not do such manipulations without his consent.
Meridian system
The philosophy of shiatsu assumes that every person is filled with vital energy, which is responsible for his psychophysical and emotional state, and also ensures the restoration of the body. This energy circulates through certain channels or meridians located on both sides of the body. The whole body is an integral and interconnected structure, and moving energy creates a balance of all systems of the human body. If energy moves freely along all meridians, then the person is healthy; if any meridian is blocked, then the organ associated with it begins to experience either a lack or excess of energy. Shiatsu allows you to remove blocks of meridians and restore balance in the body.
