London: Marja Putkisto developed the Method Putkisto technique over 20 years ago while working as a dance/movement teacher.

She is the founder of the Method Putkisto Face School Programme and the Method Putkisto Institute which offers a natural alternative for retaining or regaining the beauty, health and youthfulness of your face.

The Face School Programme is the most complete exercise programme for the face, it is designed to release the tight muscles, strengthen the weak ones and lift the face.

You can buy the DVD at www.methodputkisto.com and here is one of their exercises here:

EXERCISE FOR THE FOREHEAD

Effect

Relaxing. Improves concentration. Balances. Smoothes wrinkles.

Position

Place your fingertips on the centre of the forehead.

Touch

Begin with a very light touch. Later, alternate with a firmer touch.

Focus

On your forehead

STEPS

* Begin to slide your fingertips along your forehead, towards the sides of your face
* Keep breathing
* Return the fingertips to the centre of your forehead and pause
* Now move your fingertrips against each other, crossing over each other between 5 and 10 times
* PAUSE
* Repeat the first movement – sliding the fingers towards the sides of your face
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