The whole secret is in a special technique. During the procedure, it is necessary to intensively influence two systems - the circulatory and lymphatic. Thanks to tangible pressure and consistent movements with your fingers and palms, you can properly work out the muscle and connective tissues, as well as the bones of the skull. As a result, blood circulation improves, toxins are eliminated, and muscles are not only rejuvenated, but also toned. Because of this effect, some women even compare massage to a lift.
In addition, Zogan massage helps with skin imperfections (in particular, enlarged pores), as well as for women suffering from constant swelling. Chubby girls should also try this technique to make their face shape more elongated.
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.
Youth and beauty: what is the secret of Asahi massage?
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.
Contraindications
Any massage is an impact on internal systems and tissues, and, like any intervention, it can be healing or harmful. The lymphatic system is a “transporting” system, and with the flow of lymph it is possible to spread infections throughout the body, which means that before the session you need to exclude:
- respiratory diseases in the acute phase;
- exacerbation of chronic diseases;
- skin infections;
- diseases of the lymphatic system itself.
It is better if the first sessions are conducted by an experienced, practicing massage therapist, who will teach and monitor the correct execution of the exercises. In the future, having mastered the technique, you can perform massage yourself.
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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
Reviews and results after the anti-aging procedure
Evgenia. By the age of forty, the condition of my skin began to depress me: it became flabby, and in the morning my swollen face resembled a pillow. I can’t visit expensive beauty salons, so the Asahi massage I found on the Internet was a real gift for me. To perform it, I tried using various oils (grape and apricot kernels, almond). What I liked most was the effect created by oat milk. After six months of use, no visible changes occurred on the face, but I managed to get rid of morning swelling. This is a very pleasant achievement for me.
Anastasia. Japanese massage helped me correct the shape of my face and get rid of excessively plump cheeks. By doing it every day and using almond oil, I was able to get the long-awaited result within two weeks after regular procedures. Now I maintain the effect obtained by performing Asahi massage every other day.
The effectiveness of Zogan Asahi massage can be significantly increased if you lead a healthy lifestyle, eat exclusively healthy foods, drink clean water and avoid exposure to stressful situations.
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
Indications for testing
A relaxing massage will never go amiss, and as a preventive measure for aging, it is perhaps one of the best and most effective procedures.
Therefore, even young girls should undergo several sessions to improve their complexion and even out their skin tone. Older women should contact a massage therapist in the following cases:
- facial contours have lost clarity;
- in the morning the face looks swollen;
- the corners of the lips drooped;
- mimic wrinkles and creases appeared on the skin.
In addition, the procedure can relieve headaches caused by tension in the neck muscles, for example, from working for a long time in a sitting position. However, this is not the main goal; rather, it will serve as a pleasant bonus.
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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Massage techniques
Those wishing to master the Japanese lymphatic massage Tanaka should pay attention to the fact that its techniques differ in many ways from the generally accepted classical canons:
- The Tsogan technique is called two-finger, since the main instruments of influence are most often the middle and index fingers.
- Movements on the face are not always performed along massage lines: each zone has its own trajectory that must be strictly followed.
- We try to carry out all manipulations painlessly, but with the obligatory creation of pressure. This rule does not apply to areas where lymph nodes and blood vessels are concentrated, where the intensity of the impact is reduced to nothing. It is impossible to fulfill this requirement without knowledge of the main groups of lymph nodes of the face and neck.
- Massage is most often done while standing or sitting, trying to maintain posture. But recent observations have shown that in a supine position, tissues and muscles are easier to correct, as they relax better.
- The effect is enhanced by special base products applied to thoroughly cleansed skin. Yukuko Tanaka recommended using homemade oat or rice milk, as well as cosmetic cream.
All textbooks suggest starting to master lymphatic massage techniques with the most frequently repeated movement, which should end each stage of the procedure. It will be performed in a certain sequence:
- The middle, index and ring fingers are pressed to the center line of the forehead, counting to three.
- Move them towards the temples, pressing moderately on the skin.
- At the desired point, turn your hands at a right angle.
- They run their fingers along the contour of the face, first to the ears, where they hold the pressure for 3-5 seconds, and then along the lateral lines of the neck down to the collarbones.
Opponents of the technique are trying to prove that massaging the skin too intensely stretches it and only aggravates the situation, adding wrinkles and folds. Practice shows the opposite: such movements stimulate the outflow of lymph well, rejuvenating the face. And the best proof of the effectiveness of massage is a photo of Yukuko Tanaka herself. Can you believe that she is 60 years old here?
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):
Preparing for the session
Cleansing is a mandatory procedure before performing a Japanese massage. The skin is freed from cosmetics, a light cleanser (gel, foam) and toner are used. To enhance the effect, it is permissible to steam the skin a little by taking a warm bath or shower. This is often overlooked when preparing for the procedure.
Clean covers are lubricated with oil (cream). There are special compositions for Japanese massage sessions. You can prepare a suitable base yourself using low-fat base oil.
To increase the effectiveness of the effect, add 1-2 drops of esters that are suitable for your skin type and are useful for solving existing problems.
Pre-study movements, sequence of actions. Knowing the location of the lymph nodes is a must. Mistakes when performing actions can negatively affect your appearance and health.
Attention! The procedure is performed in any comfortable position that allows you to maintain your posture. When self-massage, the most common position is sitting (standing) in front of a mirror.
