Japanese rejuvenating facial massage Asahi from Yukuko Tanaka (Zogan). Japanese lymphatic drainage facial massage from Yukuko Tanaka Lymphatic drainage facial massage from Asahi

The name of this massage as “ASAHI Massage” is widely “promoted” on the Internet. The true name of this Japanese massage is ZOGAN-massage (Face Creation). In Japan, this massage technique has been passed down from generation to generation since ancient times. She owes her return to life to a cosmetologist Hiroshi Hisashi, who was introduced to this technique by her grandmother.
This technique is also called “two-finger” massage (because it is performed mainly with two fingers - the index and middle or middle and ring fingers), or it is called Y-method.
Stylist Yukuko Tanaka (Youkuko Tanaka - 田中宥久子 – 1946- - 19.03.2013) - you see a photo of this 62-year-old Japanese woman - she described the massage in the book “Special Facial Massage - Back 10 Years”前の顔になる) .

In Japan, Mrs. Tanaka herself and her methods are extremely popular. Her book “Facial Massage” (and this is ours, Asahi!) topped the “Top 10 Books” in Japan in 2006. Another of her books, Inspirational Exercises, took second place. To complete the comparison, Joanna Rowling's book about Harry Potter came in third place.

The Russian-speaking population was able to get acquainted with this massage-gymnastics thanks to Laina Butter. Laine found it on the Internet and came up with a name for it - “Asahi Massage” (which means “Morning Sun” in Japanese). After all, this massage is really associated with something fresh and sunny. The name of the creator of the massage, and more detailed information about this massage became known a little later, thanks to the “investigation” of another girl passionate about facial beauty - Aigul.

This is a very effective technique, after which the face is smoothed out after the second session. The massage has an effect on the bones (and therefore it is osteopathic - it returns the bones of the skull to their ideal position). It also affects the connective tissue and most of the deep muscles of the face, revitalizes them, and awakens the energy of the body, opens and cleanses the most important channels. The structure of connective tissue after massage significantly improves, and the skin looks 7 years younger. The face gains youth.

If a stranger watches some of the techniques, he may be frightened by the sight and may think that the massage will create new wrinkles. And he will be wrong. When the bones and deep muscles of the face come to life (in Slavic healing practices this is called “editing”), the face returns to life. The skin actually appreciates being stretched. After all, leather is just a stocking. The real decoration can be the leg, and the stocking fits on it as the leg allows. Same with the face. The facial muscles are a “leg”, and the skin is just a “stocking”. Over time, not only the skin, but also the muscles become sluggish. This is why wrinkles cannot be removed with “light, delicate” movements. But they happily go away when we competently influence the deeper tissues. We often admire oriental “ageless” faces. But oriental massages, unlike salon cosmetic procedures in Europe, work on the face, giving it real, vital stress. And oriental masters suggest their clients continue the daily exercise at home, intensively rewarding themselves with strong slaps in the face to improve blood circulation in the face.

“Dzogan” is a painless technique, which, however, involves the targeted use of reasonable force. Asahi self-massage must be performed delicately and carefully. Particularly high caution is required in the area of lymph nodes. Where there are no lymph nodes (see diagram), we work confidently and intensively.
This multifunctional massage-gymnastics is designed in such a way that it affects both the superficial and deep muscles of the face. The tone of the skin and muscles increases (hence the tightening effect). Lymphatic drainage improves the appearance of the face.

Before starting the massage, the skin of the face must be cleansed. It is necessary. After all, it is necessary to free the ducts through which the lymph flows.

CONTRAINDICATIONS for massage:

– diseases of the lymphatic system,
-ENT diseases (especially inflamed tonsils),
– facial skin diseases.
-You shouldn’t do a massage if you feel sick (even with a runny nose), because inflammation spreads with the lymph flow.
-Take care of yourself during your period: For some, the massage will be great, for others the bleeding may increase. There is no ban on massage during menstruation, but watch yourself.
-Fatigue, depending on its nature, is also a contraindication for some, while others can easily relieve it with a massage. The main criteria here are your opinion and your well-being.
– Massage relieves the face of swelling, so a thin face becomes even thinner. People with a small amount of fat on the face (with sunken cheeks) need to perform the massage very carefully and stop for a long time as soon as the effect of facial slimming occurs.

In the original, a special composition of cosmetic cream with cotton was developed for massage. But he will have to be discharged from Japan. The massage works just as well with makeup remover milk and foam. Your hands glide perfectly through the oatmeal milk (to do this, you need to put rolled oatmeal flakes in a nylon stocking, tie it, wet it well, and during the massage simply squeeze the milk into a cup or into your palm.

According to the descriptions of Yukuko Tanaka, the massage should be performed in a standing or sitting position. During the entire massage, you must maintain ideal posture. The instructions do not allow your head to rest against the wall behind you or on the headrest of a chair. But the experience of pioneers from Europe allows us to make some concessions. For example, it turned out that massage is no less (and maybe more) effective if performed while lying down. In this position, the muscles seem to spread across the face, the deep tissues relax and become obedient to correction. In general, the choice of position for the massage is up to you.

Now let's move on to the details. The first is lymphatic drainage.
Pay attention to the diagram of the lymph nodes of the face and neck. You need to massage the lymphatic system carefully and delicately, calculating the effort, applying only slight pressure along the entire path of the lymph flow. Under no circumstances should you put pressure on the lymph nodes themselves. This is perhaps the fundamental rule of Asahi massage or Dzogan massage.
Now we will teach you the finishing move that ends all exercises except one. There is not a single unnecessary movement in the massage, they all work on the corresponding zones, and end with a technique in which the movement of the hands is eliminated to point 9 – parotid lymph nodes, located approximately in the area between the tragus of the ear and the temple. Having reached point 9, fix it with your fingers for 1-2 seconds. Then continue the SOFT movement - go along the sides of the contour of the face, past the jaw joint (WITHOUT PRESSURE on it!), Pay attention point 6 - deep cervical lymph nodes, (it is located approximately 2 cm under the lower jaw), fixing your fingers on this point for 1-2 seconds. Once you stop, slowly work your way down the sides of your neck. Finish moving in the area lymph node 5, located in the jugular trunk, almost at the inner edge of the clavicles and jugular cavity. Here again fix the point of the lymph node with your fingers. In the figure, arrows show the route for completing the reception.

Let's move on to ZOGAN-massage or Asahi self-massage exercises.

Repeat the exercise 3 times.

Exercise 2. ENLARGEMENT OF THE EYES. ELIMINATION OF SWELLING.
Note: The direction of some massage lines, in this, as in most other oriental massages, differs from the classic lines recommended by European cosmetologists which, in part, are more related to the convenience of the cosmetologists themselves than to the physiological characteristics of the face.
In Eastern (and Slavic) massages, massage lines around the eyes go along the orbicularis oculi muscle, but on the upper eyelid, just like Europeans, from the inner corner of the eye to the outer, and on the lower (!) - not from the outer corner to inner, and again from the inner to the outer corner of the eye.
The exercise consists of two stages: working with the upper eyelid, and separately with the lower.

Repeat the exercise 3 times.

Exercise 5. CORNERS OF THE MOUTH, CHEEKS, CHEEKHOUSES. LIFTING THE UPPER JAW.
Press the three middle fingers of your hands into the hollow in the center of the chin, as in exercise 3. Using fairly strong pressure on the skin and muscles, circle your fingers around your lips and continue moving forcefully towards your eyes.
>Hold for 3 seconds near the eyes, continuing to apply pressure to the skin. Then gently spread your fingers towards your temples and perform the finishing move.

Repeat the exercise 3 times.
After performing the exercise correctly, you should feel that your upper jaw and cheek bones have lifted upward, and your cheeks have plumped and plumped up.

Exercise 6. LIFTING THE LOWER FACE AND CHEEKS.

The exercise is performed separately for each side of the face.
Fix one side of your face to increase resistance, resting the center of your palm on the lower jaw bone. On the other side of the face, sliding forcefully over the skin and muscles, “draw” a line from the corner of the lower jaw with pressure to the inner corner of the eye. Stay here for 3 seconds, then, loosening the pressure, “complete” the line to the tragus of the ear and perform the finishing move.

Repeat the exercise for one side of the face 3 times in a row.
Do the same steps three times for the other side of the face.

Exercise 7. STRENGTHENING THE MIDDLE FACE AND CHEEKS.

This exercise must be performed after the previous one - in exactly this sequence.
Spread your elbows out to the sides and place your fingers flat on your cheeks horizontally. Another option for performing the exercise is shown in the picture on the left: form your hands into a fist and work with the outside of your index fingers. Squeezing your nostrils with your fingers, forcefully spread your fingers towards your temples, and perform the finishing move.

Exercise 9. REMOVING THE SECOND CHIN.
Place the heel of one hand under your chin, fingers pointing toward your ear. It is important to capture not only the jaw bone, but also the muscles located directly under the chin. With noticeable pressure, stroke your chin from the center with your palm, bringing the movement to the tragus of the ear. From him perform the finishing move. Do the same action with your other hand on the other side of your face.

Repeat the exercise for each side 3 times.

Exercise 10. REMOVING NASOLABIAL FOLDS.
Place the thumbs of both hands under the center of your chin. Use your remaining fingers to clasp your nose. “Hide” your nose between your palms. The position of the hands now resembles a “prayer pose.”
Forcefully spread your palms towards the tragus of your ears and temples, as if “squeezing” your face. Fix your hands here for 3 seconds. Then

Time is a faithful companion of female wisdom. It heals, allows you to survive adversity, draw conclusions and become better. But the calendar cursor running through the numbers is absolutely merciless to the youth of the face. Over time, wrinkles and folds appear on it, the tone becomes uneven and dull, elasticity is lost and the former oval of the face seems to blur in the mirror.

All kinds of anti-aging serums, creams, mousses and powders, masks and compresses, cosmetic procedures and even plastic surgery come to the aid of women who want to fight the clock. An entire industry works to satisfy women's natural desire to remain young and attractive for as long as possible. We all know that effective products come with high prices.

But there must be other ways that don’t empty our pockets! It wasn’t always that there were tempting jars on hospitable store windows, promising a magical transformation the very next day after use. And our grandmothers easily managed without expensive cosmetics and elephants, practicing beauty at home.

The Japanese have found a way out! We will talk about a modern interpretation of one of the proven ancient methods of Japanese self-massage of the face, which helps residents of the Land of the Rising Sun, with the help of special gymnastics, look ten years younger.

How did Zogan massage come about?

Let's go back to 2007 - then the book “Facial Massage” was published. Its author, Yukuko Tanaka, at that time gained fame as one of the best stylists in Japan. She adapted the work of cosmetologist Heroshi Hisashi and introduced a number of innovations and improvements to her exercises. This is how the concept of Zogan massage was born, which translated into Russian means “creating the face.”

Zogan is a facial massage that involves influencing the entire complex of facial tissues and lymph nodes of the face, thereby achieving rejuvenation and lymphatic drainage effect.

Yukuko Tanaka managed to popularize Japanese facial massage all over the world, which is not surprising, because the youthful appearance of Japanese women has always aroused genuine interest among women all over the world. In Russia and other countries of the former Soviet Union, due to an unknown coincidence, its alternative name has taken root - Asahi massage.

Three pillars of Asahi self-massage

The “morning sun” massage technique (this is how the word “asahi” is translated from Japanese) has 3 fundamental differences from the European techniques that are familiar to us:

Depth. During a regular massage, special creams and oils are applied to the facial skin, and then strokes are carried out according to the rules of massage lines. Only the upper layers of the epithelium are affected, and the deeper layers are not affected in any way. During the Japanese rejuvenating facial massage, Zogan (or Tsogan, as it is sometimes called) involves not only the skin, but also the facial muscles and connective tissues up to the cranial bones. For this, the entire palm is used, and not just the fingertips.
Detoxification. Massage movements are designed to move along the lymphatic channels and activate the outflow of lymph from the areas where our lymph nodes are located. As a result, the face and cervical area are freed from toxins and their rejuvenation occurs.
Increased tone of facial muscles. Zogan massage amazingly tones and strengthens facial muscle tissue, which has a beneficial effect on the clarity of contours, visibly refreshes the skin and makes wrinkles less noticeable.

results

Yukuko Tanaka's anti-aging massage will not turn back time, but it can help you fight the aging process on your face. Cosmetologists and dermatologists highlight 7 advantages of lymphomassage:

getting rid of puffiness;
improved blood circulation;
skin detoxification;
smoothing facial wrinkles;
elimination of flabbiness;
restoration of natural skin color;
alignment of the oval of the face;
getting rid of a double chin.

Japanese Asahi facial massage is an effective procedure, the effect of which can be seen in the photo before and after a gymnastics course. It seems these women managed to look 10 years younger:

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Opinion of cosmetologist Olga Fem:

Caution won't hurt

Before we get to the fun part, let’s outline the dangers that await us. Tsogan massage is not a medicine, but it also has its contraindications. Experts do not recommend Asahi Japanese rejuvenating facial massage for people with the following problems:

rash on the face;
rosacea and other pathological manifestations on the face;
pharyngitis and otolaryngological abnormalities;
there is an acute respiratory viral infection;
diseases of the lymphatic system;
chronic fatigue syndrome.

Girls and women whose faces have a thin subcutaneous fat layer should be especially careful about the lymphatic drainage procedure. Active gymnastics can lead to unnatural thinness of the face and thereby harm your health.

Tips for a quick skin check (video):

Rules for performing massage

To make the learning process easier, we have added as many video instructions as possible. If you have the means, it would be a good idea to first go to a salon for a couple of procedures to learn from the experience of a professional massage therapist. This way you will be confident in the correctness of your movements when you start doing Japanese facial massage for wrinkles at home.

Take a massage from Yukuko Tanaka seriously: this is not a one-time cosmetic procedure, but a series of “therapeutic” sessions. Therefore, your success will directly depend on adherence to the regime and regularity of classes.

Follow a few simple rules and you will succeed:

try to do Zogan facial massage in the morning - at this time the face is most responsive;
Asahi massage can be done in a standing or sitting position, but the main thing is to maintain posture, which is not difficult, given the duration of the session (15-20 minutes);
for convenience, sit in a well-lit place in front of a mirror to control and correct your body movements;
perform manipulations only with a face that is completely clean of makeup and moisture;
Avoid combining this massage with a bath, scrubs and peelings, so as not to harm the skin;
to ensure slip, use a massage product, give preference to an oil-based option (less effective alternatives: homemade oatmeal mask, cosmetic milk or moisturizer);
spend enough time watching the video, review the points that were not entirely clear, until you are absolutely sure that you can perform Japanese lymphatic facial massage in the correct way;
At the end of the session, be sure to wash off the remnants of the massage product, use cotton pads and toner to do this, and then wash your face with warm water.

Lymphatic map of the face

Since Tsogan facial massage involves movements strictly along the lymphatic channels, you need to understand the anatomy of the face. An atlas of the location of lymph nodes will help you with this (see photo).

Japanese massage includes work on the following points: cervical, chin, under the lower jaw, parotid and behind the ear.

By working in accordance with this scheme, you will be able to properly stimulate lymphatic drainage.

Unlike traditional massage techniques, all exercises are performed with more intense pressure and in a specific direction. But when treating areas near the lymph nodes, the pressure is reduced to avoid painful sensations: there should not be any.

Final lymphatic drainage movement

Mastering the technique of Japanese rejuvenating facial massage, invented by Tanaka Yukuko, begins, oddly enough, from the end. We are talking about the last movement that is done after each exercise to start the outflow of lymph from the highest point - from the ears. Without it, all our efforts will go down the drain.

How to do the finishing movement:

connect your index, middle and ring fingers together, just don’t fold them like a hut so that each of them can adhere to the skin - do this on both hands;
place the entire length of your fingers on both sides of the face next to the parotid ganglia (between the tragus of the ear and the temple)
press lightly, wait 2 seconds;
Without changing the pressure, begin a smooth movement along the contour of the face to the clavicular area;
hold for 2 seconds near the deep lymph nodes of the neck;
continue moving along the sides of the neck;
finish, just short of reaching the nodes near the jugular cavity - lymphatic drainage has started.

Zogan massage technique (video tutorial)

Tanaka called the basic set of facial contour massage exercises “Become 10 years younger.” This option is perfect for beginners, regardless of age.

You can get acquainted with it by watching a visual video instruction:

Each age has its own approach

In advanced Japanese facial massage, self-massage techniques are expanded into 5 age groups to effectively combat age-specific facial changes.

This does not mean at all that you need to do only exercises from your category. Those who are older can use exercises from the younger categories. First of all, focus on the condition of your face.

For girls over 20 years old

The main goal of Japanese Asahi massage for twenty-year-olds is simple - maintaining a youthful appearance and healthy skin. Therefore, Tanaka recommends using gentle techniques that will take no more than 2-3 minutes.

Do 3 repetitions of each of the following (be sure to end each with a finishing movement):

Make a ring with your thumb and index finger. Place them near the corners of your mouth. Start moving towards the ears.
The next block involves the middle and ring fingers. Place them on the sides of the nose exactly along the line of the nasolabial fold. Slowly move along it from top to bottom. Go around the mouth and finish by connecting your fingers in the center of the chin.
Place your fingers in the center of the frontal area, smoothly move towards the outside of the forehead until you reach the temples.

Watch the explanatory video:

For girls over 30

Japanese self-massage after thirty covers problems such as eliminating dark circles under the eyes, bags and puffiness.

Let's learn how to massage correctly (don't forget about the final movements after each approach):

Place your fingers at the bridge of your nose - near the inner corners of your eyes. Slowly move them along its contour towards the ears. Do it three times.
Now we start at the outer side of the eye socket. Place your fingers there and smoothly move along its lower contour towards the nose. Next, place your fingers at the inner edges of the eyebrows and make a circular motion outward - around the eye socket to the inner corners of the eyes. And from there, move back to the ears. Do it 3 times.

Video instruction:

Women after 40 and 45 years old

If you are over forty, an Asahi facial massage will help with facial wrinkles, have a tonic effect on the skin and prevent sagging of the chin and lift the cheeks.

Perform each Zogan self-massage point 3 times and complete with the final movement:

Clench your fingers into fists so that your thumbs are on top of your index fingers. Place your fists on your nasolabial lips. Smoothly move along their line to the chin area until your fists close. Now we move up along the edge of the cheekbones towards the ears.
Place your fingers on your chin so that their pads touch. Apply slight force and hold for three seconds in this position. Release the pressure and, without lifting your fingers, move towards the wings of your nose. Press lightly again and wait 3 seconds. Then move without pressure towards your ears.
Place the fingers of one hand on your cheek and the other palm on top of them. Press harder than in the previous exercise and release. Repeat a little higher, gradually moving towards the ear. Afterwards, the hands go in different directions: one performs the final movement, and the second moves along the mandibular contour to the middle of the chin.

Step-by-step instructions - on video:

Women over 50

Yukuko Tanaka's massage technique for women over fifty helps to maintain the skin, cope with sagging cheeks and the appearance of jowls.

Execution technique (we repeat each block 3 times in a row with a final movement at the end):

Form fists with the fingers of both hands. Press them to the corners of your mouth. Without reducing the pressure, move along the mandibular contour to the ears.
This exercise is performed first on one side of the face, then on the other. Place one palm on top of the other and press them to the nasolabial fold. Move your hands down towards your lip to smooth out the crease.
Fold your hands in the same way - one on top of the other, press your palms to the temporal area on one side of your face. Slowly move them towards your ear. Afterwards the hands are separated. The first performs the final action, and the second moves along the contour of the lower jaw to the middle of the chin. Do the same for the other half of the face.
Press your palms to your cheeks, lifting them up, and smoothly move your hands towards your ears.

Watch the video tutorial:

Ladies over 60

Japanese massage after sixty will not bring back your former youth, but it will help lift the face, tighten the chin and eliminate sagging in the cervical region.

Complete the previous group of exercises with the following (repeat each three times and end with the final movement):

Place your fingers under your chin. With a smooth movement, move along the chin contour up to the ear.
Take a small towel without synthetics. Place it on your hand and apply it to your neck so that part of the towel is adjacent to your lower jaw. Now press it to your chin and wait five seconds. Now perform the following action alternately for each side of the face. Place the fingers of one hand to the center of the chin so that the nails point toward the ear. Smoothly move them along the lower jaw to the auricle.
Grasp your chin so that the entire surface from the pad of your thumb to the pad of your index finger is adjacent to it. Without lifting your hands from the skin, go down along the neck to the collarbone.

Watch the video:

Solving possible problems after massage

Asahi facial massage has an intense effect on the skin, so it is necessary to closely monitor any changes and take timely measures.

Adhere to the following rules:

Seek medical advice immediately if you notice new problem areas on your face that are visible to the naked eye.
Sometimes a face may respond with acne to a massage product that is not suitable for it. In this case, you need to take a break until they disappear completely, and then try again with a different remedy.
If your face has lost a lot of weight, stop the procedures until it restores its natural shape. This can be avoided by reducing the intensity of pressure on the skin during Tsogan facial massage.
The opposite situation is also possible - if you use too oily a massage product, you can cause swelling, especially in the evening. Try doing a massage in the morning with a different oil.
Using too little massage product can reduce the elastic properties of the skin - so this is not where you should be greedy.

Personal experience

Watch the video with Alena Sobol's review:

We hope that our article helped you learn how to do Japanese lymphatic drainage facial massage at home. By spending only 15 minutes a day on such rejuvenation, you can achieve tangible results: maintain your youth longer or restore your former beauty.

Without a doubt, Zogan facial massage is not a panacea for age-related ills. It should be supported by a healthy diet and clean water, and also monitor the absence of stress. Be sure to use anti-age cosmetics in combination with salon and home beauty treatments. Do face building so that your facial muscles firmly hold the contour of your face in their hands and do not allow it to sag.

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Why do the age of a woman’s soul and her appearance almost never coincide? This is to blame for the endless and inexorable time that draws wrinkles, spots on faces, and leaves traces in the form of small scars and unevenness. Of course, women do not sit with their hands folded, they invent various ways to remain young and beautiful for a long time, but not all methods are effective, and some are even unsafe.

And yet there is no need to despair, because relatively recently the land of the rising sun gave the whole world a very old and effective method of restoring youth - Japanese lymphatic drainage facial massage. The technique of this massage has been honed over centuries of use, and its effectiveness has been proven by more than one thousand rejuvenated beauties.

Yukuko Tanaka and Zogan two-finger massage

The Japanese rejuvenating massage was revived by Tanaka Yukuko, one of the most popular Japanese stylists. Yukuko was taught the sequence of movements and pressure force by her own grandmother, and the stylist herself brought the massage to perfection. Tanaka systematized all her work in this direction and in 2007 her book entitled “Facial Massage” was published.

Residents of the post-Soviet space were able to get acquainted with the lessons of the Japanese stylist a little later, and the translators came up with a name for it that was different from the original - Asahi massage (morning sun massage). How does Japanese facial massage differ from its European counterpart?

First of all, the effect on the deep tissues of the face. A standard massage is the application of massage oils or creams to the skin and light stroking movements along the massage lines. The cosmetologist acts only on the skin, the underlying tissues remain indifferent.

Japanese facial massage is a deep impact in which the master involves the skin, muscles, connective tissue, and even the bones of the skull in the process. In addition, Asahi massage is performed not with the fingertips, but with the entire palm.

Another significant difference between Japanese massage is its detoxifying effect on the skin and deeper tissues. After all, the movements of the massage therapist’s hands go along the lymphatic vessels, actively working in the areas where the lymph nodes are located. As a result, lymph flow from the face and neck improves, which leads to improved removal of toxins from this area.

Zogan massage - another name for the described technique - has a good effect on the muscles of the facial part of the head, toning and strengthening them. Thanks to this effect, the oval of the face acquires clearer contours, the severity of wrinkles decreases, and the appearance of the skin improves.

Japanese massage is great for preventing aging, but in some cases its effectiveness is especially clearly visible:

If you need to get rid of swelling.
To improve lymph outflow.
To tighten facial contours and improve skin color.
To combat expression wrinkles.
To get rid of a double chin.

What results can be achieved?

Basic rules for performing the massage “Become 10 years younger”

Like other cosmetic procedures, rejuvenating lymphatic drainage massage is performed on previously cleansed skin. Wash your face with warm water and any cleanser and pat your skin dry with a napkin. Some experts recommend using a scrub for a deeper clean.

Before you start practicing Zogan massage, you need to thoroughly study the anatomical atlas - the section that describes the localization of lymph nodes and vessels. This knowledge is needed in order to fulfill one of the prerequisites for proper massage - improving lymphatic drainage. Remember the main groups of lymph nodes located on the face and neck:

Parotid.
BTE.
Occipital.
Mandibular.
Sublingual.
Lymph nodes of the angle of the lower jaw.
Anterior cervical.

Massage movements must have a strict focus, which is individual for each exercise. The force of pressure on the skin and soft tissues is more intense than during a regular massage, but when the massage therapist works in the area where the lymph nodes and blood vessels are located, the movements are not so energetic. Remember that you should not experience pain during the procedure.

Yukuko Tanaka recommends performing the massage while standing or sitting, maintaining an even posture. Since the duration of the procedure is short - about 10-15 minutes, this rule is not so impossible to implement. But if you find it difficult to keep your back straight, take a horizontal position.

To make your hands glide easily over the skin, it must be lubricated with a sufficiently large amount of massage oil or cream. In some salons, cosmetologists prepare special massage mixtures that help deliver nutrients to the skin.

Every person who decides to master the Zogan massage technique must first learn the main massage element - the final movement. It is not difficult to perform, but it is what completes every Japanese massage exercise. Here is a detailed description of this important technique:

Using three fingers (index, middle and ring) of both hands, lightly press on the point located near the shells of the ears - in the area where the lymph nodes are located.
Apply pressure not with your fingertips, but with the entire length, pressing your fingers tightly to the skin.
The duration of pressure is 2 seconds.
Next, smoothly go down to the collarbones, without changing the intensity of the pressure.

This technique is designed to improve lymphatic drainage from facial tissues.

Contraindications to massage

Japanese Zogan facial massage is contraindicated in the following cases:

If the client has diseases of the lymphatic system.
Pharyngitis or other ENT pathologies.
Skin rashes of various etiologies.
ARVI.
Chronic fatigue syndrome.
Use carefully for people who have a very thin subcutaneous fat layer on their face.
Cuperosis.

Japanese massage technique

The first technique was described above - they are the ones who need to complete each stage (exercise) of the massage.

Smoothing the forehead

Three fingers of each hand - index, middle and ring - are pressed tightly against the skin in the center of the forehead. After 3 seconds, move them smoothly towards your temples, without stopping the pressure. At the temporal part of the face, turn your palms 90 degrees and move them downward, performing the final exercise.

Relieving swelling from the eyes

With the pads of your middle fingers, touch the outer corners of your eyes and, without pressing, slide to the inner corners, as if resting on the bridge of your nose - these are the beauty points (stay at the point for 3 seconds). Next, you should increase the pressure and run your fingers in a circle just below the eyebrows - where the edge of the eye socket is located. Stop at the outer corners and hold the pressure for 3 seconds.

The next stage is to ease the pressure and return to the inner corner along the lower eyelid. Then we increase the pressure and return along the lower orbital bone to the outer corner of the eye, linger at the point, pressing slightly, ending with a final movement.

Raising the corners of the lips

Place the ring and middle fingers of both hands in the center of the chin, apply moderate pressure and hold at the point of pressure. Then, move your fingers around your lips, continuing to apply pressure to the skin. We complete the technique in the center above the upper lip, hold the pressure at this point for several seconds,

Smooth out nasolabial folds and shape the nose

Place your middle fingers in the depressions near the wings of the nose and make 5 sliding movements from bottom to top and back. Then, adding your ring finger, rub the back of your nose, moving towards your cheeks. Don't forget about the finishing movement.

Massage the corners of the mouth, cheeks, cheekbones, entire upper jaw

The three middle fingers should be pressed quite firmly towards the center of the chin. Next, without relaxing the pressure, move towards the eyes, going around the corners of the mouth. Fix for 3 seconds near your eyes, turn your palms and spread them towards your temples. Final movement.

Raise the lower part of the face and cheeks

Massage each side of the face separately. The center of the palm of one hand rests on the lower jaw bone on one side. The second palm moves from the corner of the lower jaw to the inner corner of the eye. Fixation for 3 seconds and continue moving from the corner of the eye to the tragus, completing the movement. The exercise is performed 3 times for each side of the face.

Strengthening the middle third of the face and cheeks

Press the fingers of both hands on both sides of the nose and forcefully spread them towards the temples. Final movement.

We lift the cheeks and correct their sagging

Place your elbows and palms together in front of you. Open your hands with your palms up, placing the bases of your palms to your lips. Lift them with pressure towards your nostrils and cover your cheeks with your palms. Hold for 3 seconds. Press your palms towards your temples and perform the final element of the massage.

Smooth the middle part of the cheeks and form a lip line

Place the heels of your palms in the center of your chin and, with pressure, move them towards the tragus of your ears. The final stage is required.

Fighting a double chin

Place the base of one of your palms under your chin and apply pressure from the center to the tragus of the ear, then do the final move. Do the same exercise, but in the opposite direction, with the other palm.

Down with nasolabial folds

The thumbs are located under the chin, the rest clasp the nose. We forcefully spread our palms, stretching our face, and fix it for 3 seconds. The final reception is required.

Forehead massage

Alternately, with both hands, we massage the forehead from right to left and vice versa with zigzag movements. Remember the finishing move.

Problems after Japanese massage and their solutions

If rashes appear after the massage that are not associated with hormonal imbalance or infection, you must stop the procedure. After the acne disappears, change the massage product, and also pay more attention to cleansing the skin after the procedure.

There are often cases when a person notices a thinning of the face. To prevent this process from progressing, use special massage techniques or reduce the number of sessions. Sometimes it is enough to reduce the pressure. If these techniques do not help, the massage will have to be stopped.

You began to notice that swelling appears after the massage. This consequence is caused by the fact that an oil base is used for the massage or it is carried out before bedtime. To prevent swelling from occurring, use light massage products and postpone the procedure itself to the morning.

It happens that clients complain about the deterioration of their skin - it sags and loses elasticity. This is due to the fact that during the massage you used little massage base and your hands did not slide well over your face.

If you have signs of rosacea, but insist on Japanese facial massage, use the following techniques:

Areas of rosacea are not massaged.
The massage base must contain hesperedin.
It is recommended to perform special facial exercises.
Consultation with a doctor is required.
Adhere to the principles of healthy eating.
Eat foods containing silicon.
Use products with UV protection.
Scrubs and peelings should not be used.
Ban on visiting bathhouses and saunas.

By adhering to the rules of preparation for the procedure and correctly performing all the techniques, you will not only improve your general condition, but will also be able to regain your lost youth. No wonder there is a popular saying: get a Japanese facial massage and become 10 years younger!

Detailed video of Japanese facial massage techniques

The Japanese lymphatic drainage facial massage Tanaka Yukuko with a rejuvenating effect is deservedly popular. Before performing it, you need to cleanse the skin, wash it with warm water, dry it and then lubricate it with massage oil with the addition of your favorite essential oil.

Japanese lymphatic facial massage activates the flow of lymph in the facial area and diverts it to the lymph nodes: parotid, mandibular, sublingual, lower jaw and anterior cervical.

The massage consists of 13 steps, the movements are strictly directed along the lymphatic channels and with some effort, without causing pain or discomfort.

When performing a massage, your posture should be straight; it is more convenient to perform self-massage while sitting or lying down. The duration of the procedure is up to 15 minutes. Each massage step is repeated 3 times.

Japanese lymphatic drainage facial massage technique

When performing each step, the technique of Japanese lymphatic drainage facial massage provides for a final movement - this is pressure at the location of the lymph nodes near the ears, jaws and neck, which is performed:

Three fingers of both hands - index, middle and ring.
Use the entire length of your fingers, pressing them firmly against the skin for 2 seconds.
Without changing the intensity, going down towards the collarbones.

Japanese lymphatic drainage facial massage procedure

Step 1. Preparatory massage
We place our fingers in the center of the forehead and move towards the temples and vice versa. The first area to be treated is the lymph nodes near the ears. We massage with our fingers, pressing with force along the line from the ears to the collarbone along the lymphatic pathways passing through the neck.
Step 2. Smooth the forehead
We place 3 fingers in the middle of the forehead, continue to move with effort along the temporal region, turn the palms 90˚ and move down to the collarbones along the neck.
Step 3. Massage around the eyes
With the middle finger we draw from the outer corner of the eyes through the bottom to the inner corner with light pressure. Then we draw along the outside of the eyes (under the eyebrows) and return to the outer corner of the eyes with light pressure. Then we continue to move our fingers to the temples, press lightly (3 sec.), turn our palms and move along the lymphatic pathways along the neck to the collarbone. This exercise smooths out wrinkles and gets rid of bags under the eyes.
Step 4. Massage around the mouth
We start massaging from the middle of the chin, pass it through the corners of the lips and move it under the nose to the nasolabial cavity, pressing harder. This exercise pulls up the corners of the mouth.
Step 5. Massage in the nose area
We massage the wings of the nose, the bridge of the nose - up and down, repeating the movements. This exercise strengthens the muscles in this part of the face, smoothes out nasolabial folds and shapes the nose. We move further along the cheekbones to the ear and down the neck to the collarbone, driving away excess lymph.
Step 6. Jaw massage
We start from the middle of the chin, move along the corners of the lips (press) to the wings of the nose (press), then upward, towards the inner corners of the eyes. These movements will smooth out nasolabial folds and improve your face.
Step 7. Cheek massage
We press with the inner edge of the palm in the depressions near the nose (3 sec.), Move along the cheekbones and down the neck, driving away excess lymph. Here on the cheeks there is a larger layer of fat, so you need to maintain a balance and not cause pain when pressing.
Step 8. Tighten the facial muscles in the jowl-shaped area
We move from the cheekbone in the direction (diagonally) to the corners of the eyes. The exercise strengthens the face in the lower part and tightens the nasolabial fold. Perform on both cheeks.
Step 9. Massage in the face area
We work in the area of the face between the cheeks and chin. First, we press with force on the roundness of the cheekbones next to the wings of the nose, grab the fatty tissue, press with force and move our fingers to the ears and further along the neck down to the collarbone.
The exercise is useful for the middle part of the face: it strengthens the cheeks and tightens the nasolabial fold.
Step 10. Smooth the skin around the mouth
We press near the wings of the nose - this will relax some of the facial muscles. We press with our thumbs (the soft part) and move them horizontally, driving away excess lymph to the ears, then along the neck down to the collarbones. The movement of your fingers will protect against the appearance of nasolabial folds.
Step 11: Shake the Cheeks
This exercise is called the “Shar Pei effect”. With your thumbs (the soft part) we press with force and lead to the temples, ears and then along the neck down to the collarbones.
Step 12: Full Face Lift
We squeeze out the stagnant lymph and move it to the collarbones. We place both palms (edge-wise) in the center of the face to cover the nose, press the muscles with force and lead the lymph towards the ears, then along the neck down to the collarbones.
Step 13. Final massage
We massage the forehead with our right hand (across, from left to right, up and down). We support the chin with our left hand. Next, using smoothing movements, we move from the center of the forehead towards the temples and down with effort along the neck to the collarbones. Exercise eliminates wrinkles.

Video: Japanese lymphatic drainage facial massage

Video lesson: Japanese lymphatic drainage facial massage technique (Russian translation)

Female beauty is like a rare flower. If you take care of it, it blooms and pleases for many years. But if everything is left to chance, then weeds and pests will appear, which will cause irreparable harm. To prevent this from happening, you need to monitor your skin condition.

Lymphatic drainage massage is considered one of the most effective ways to tidy up your face. The “Zogan” massage, whose homeland is the Land of the Rising Sun (as Japan is sometimes called), is extremely popular these days.

A little bit of history

The most common name for magical massage is Zogan (“Zogan” or “Tsogan”). Translated, it means “creation of a face.” On the Internet, it is often called “Asahi,” which can be translated as “morning sun massage.”

This type of massage has been familiar to the Japanese since ancient times. Beautiful, graceful maidens preserved their beauty with its help for many years, remaining desirable to their men. Delicate facial features, soft white skin, its softness and velvety remained the same as at a very young age.

This technique was constantly modernized, but it reached perfection only in recent decades.

If you go back in time and take a look at the Japanese “Tsogan” anti-wrinkle facial massage 10 years ago, you will be able to observe the final touches put on the system by the Japanese stylist Tanaka Yukuko. She spent many years on this work, so in 2007 she gave the world a book, the title of which in Russian translation is read as “Facial Massage”.

Having studied the data presented by a well-known author in his field, cosmetologists and dermatologists were surprised by the effectiveness of this anti-aging product, the whole secret of which is to stimulate lymph flow.

Tanaka Yukuko's book has become very popular in our country. Many people want to know how to do a rejuvenating Japanese facial massage “Asahi”. “Zogan” in Russian translation is sold in large quantities. And this is not surprising, because to always be beautiful is the dream of every woman.

As a result of active treatment using the Japanese method, cosmetologists observed an active change in the condition of the skin. Almost before the patient’s eyes, the skin in the lower part of the face is tightened, and the double chin is removed. For those suffering from edema, massage helps relieve them and refresh the complexion.

The skin is tightened, rejuvenated and acquires a healthy color.

Indications for use of massage

Like any therapeutic agent, massage has strict rules of application. There are situations in which you cannot do without it, and there are moments that will change the effect of the remedy and, accordingly, will provoke a deterioration in health. Same with this massage.

Indications for the use of facial massage for wrinkles according to the Japanese method may be:

Contraindications to the use of this Japanese technique

Facial massage can not always be used. The main criteria that make massage undesirable are:

Features of massage

When you first get acquainted with the technique, Asahi lymphatic drainage massage seems extremely simple. Don't be fooled, because it has its own subtleties. Although every woman who has experience in such a matter can master it. If you are new to such methods, then you need to seek help from a specialist who can help you learn to feel your face with your fingers and massage correctly.

The session takes only a couple of minutes. This makes the method very convenient for daily use. Choose the same time in the morning to get your face in perfect order.

Massage techniques include:

Lymphatic drainage massage, which stimulates the work of the lymphatic system, which provokes the removal of excess fluid, cleanses the tissues of toxic compounds and normalizes tissue nutrition.
Deep treatment of internal tissues, which relaxes muscles, normalizes the condition of blood vessels, and also stimulates tightening.

Preparatory procedures

Before performing a massage, you need to prepare your facial skin. For this:

Massage after 40 years

Instructions on how to perform a Japanese anti-aging facial massage “10 years ago” in Russian are presented in the author’s book, as well as on our website. These techniques have age restrictions for use, since they actively affect the structure of the skin and subcutaneous tissues.

Japanese rejuvenating facial massage Tanaka Yukuko recommends performing the first 2 weeks daily. Then only 2-3 sessions per week will be enough.

The first technique is intended for women who have crossed the forty-year mark. This method helps to improve skin tone, smooth out the nasal wings and “lift the cheeks.”

Do it as follows:

Fingers should be clenched into fists, placing the thumb on top of the rest.
Press your fists into the base of the nasolabial folds under the wings of your nose. Slowly move your fists along the folds to your chin. The fists meet in the middle of the chin.
Extend your fists and spread your elbows in different directions. Using light pressure, move your fists from bottom to top along the line of the cheekbones to the ears. Repeat this exercise three times.
Place your fingertips on your chin. Press them down and hold them in place for 3 seconds. Move your fingers up. Stop them at the corners of your mouth, stopping there for exactly the same amount of time. Move your fingers to the base of the wings of the nose, and then repeat the gentle three-second pressure. Then move your fingers to the ears and make a final press. This exercise must be done three times.
The next action of the Asahi rejuvenating facial massage should be placing the fingers of one hand on the cheek. Place your second fingers on top, and then press the skin with force. In this position, move them up to the auricle. Then the first hand goes to complete the action, and the second continues to move along the lower jaw to the chin. Repeat the action three times.

Massage after 50 years

Here age-related problems change significantly. The main ones among them are sagging cheeks, as well as the appearance of jowls, which spoils the shape of the oval face.

Each exercise must be repeated three times:

Form your fingers into fists and then place them on the corners of your lips. Press your hands to the skin of your face and move your fists along the lower jaw to the ears, without interrupting the pressure. Perform the final action.
Pressing your fingers to the base of the nasolabial folds, press them with the fingers of your other palm, and then smooth the fold from top to bottom. The action must be performed first on one side, then do the same on the other.
Place your right palm on top of your left. Press your fingers to the front part in the temple area. Using pressure on the skin, draw a line with your fingers to the ear. Then one hand should go to the final action, and the second should move along the lower jaw to the chin. Repeat the exercise on the other side.
Place your palms in the cheek area and press them down, creating the illusion of lifting the tissue. Slowly move your palms towards the ears, and then perform the final action.

Asahi massage after sixty

At this age, the Asahi rejuvenating facial massage needs to combat such manifestations of age-related changes as sagging neck and facial skin.

To achieve a positive effect, you must do each exercise three times:

Place your fingers under your chin. Slowly and smoothly draw a line with your fingers from the chin to the base of the ear along the line of the lower jaw.
Prepare a napkin or towel made from natural fabric. Press it against your chin for 5 seconds. From the middle of your chin, run your fingers along the edge of your face. Finger movements should be slow. In this case, ridges and folds of skin may form. Perform the final action.
Open your palm. Place the entire surface on your chin. With a smooth movement, pressing your hand tightly to the skin, go down along the neck. This movement resembles stroking.

Problems that may appear after a massage session

Correct and careful work with skin usually does not bring any complications. As a result of facial massage according to the Japanese “Tsogan”, sometimes some problems were encountered.

The first trouble is a rash on the surface of the skin. If you don’t have a rash (and if you have one, massage is contraindicated), then it can be localized through the lymphatic pathways. To do this, stop doing massage until the rash completely disappears, then buy another massage oil, since the old one is not suitable for you.

Each time you finish the procedure, do not forget to thoroughly remove any remaining oil and wash with warm water.

The second trouble can be called losing weight on your face. Of course, this anti-wrinkle effect of the “Tsogan” facial massage for those who want to get rid of excess fat deposits is not a nuisance at all, but a small bonus. Those who already have a doll-like face do not need to massage as often. Just limit the number of treatments.

There are also those whose faces lose clarity and expressiveness due to massage and become flat. In this case, of course, do not resort to massage at all. Facial gymnastics is more suitable for you.

Another problem that can await you if you use Yukuko Tanaka’s Zogan massage for facial rejuvenation is the appearance of swelling in the morning.

Take a close look at your diet as nutrition may be the problem. Avoid massage in the evening, as it is designed to use techniques in the morning.

A trouble that is difficult to hide when it appears is rosacea. If we take into account that the presence of rosacea is a contraindication to the use of this method, then its appearance does not please anyone. If signs of this disease appear after using the Japanese technique, then consult a specialist.

Examine your skin carefully, but do not exercise in affected areas. Buy a special cream designed to treat the disease. Limit the use of cleansing products such as exfoliants or scrubs. Try to avoid temperature changes.

conclusions

It is necessary to understand that skin care does not only consist of massage. Self-care includes a lot of hygiene procedures, an active lifestyle and proper, balanced nutrition, which includes only high-quality products.

To prevent your skin from sagging after reaching the age of forty, you need to visit the gym and also train your body in a complex manner. Then the skin will be more elastic and youthful. If you combine a massage with such care, your appearance will be the envy of everyone around you. Gymnastics for the facial muscles fits very well into the complex of these procedures and exercises.

Don't forget also about cosmetics such as creams and serums. They will help you balance the nutrition of your skin, making it soft and silky.