Eye wrinkles are among the most visible signs of ageing, as we usually look people in the eyes. However, they are not always solely down to age. This area holds some fascinating secrets: eye wrinkles are closely linked to our emotional state and can even smooth out again as our emotional state improves. Furthermore, crow’s feet are often caused by inactive temporal muscles. In this article, I’ll show you how to naturally firm up this area.
As a bonus, at the end of the article you will also find a Video, in which I demonstrate the techniques to you directly.
Smile lines and crow's feet
The difference is crucial: laugh lines appear when you laugh and disappear again afterwards. Crow’s feet, on the other hand, are „etched“ into the skin and permanently visible. They often indicate inactive muscles and energy imbalances.
You. Must. Drink!
The skin around the eyes is extremely thin. If you want to reduce crow’s feet, you need to drink plenty of water and make sure you get enough sleep. This area reacts directly to periods of dehydration. Start every day with a glass of lukewarm water and never forget to use sun cream.
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The discovery of a sleeping muscle
Let’s go one layer deeper beneath the skin: the temporal muscle. Most people never use it. It only becomes active when we wiggle our ears. Training this ability acts as a natural mini-facelift for the upper face.
Exercise 1: Activating the occipital muscle
Imagine a thread at the back of your parting pulling your scalp upwards. Try to let your ears move diagonally upwards as you do this. If you find this difficult, start mentally – your muscles will eventually follow your imagination. You can place your fingers on your temples to feel the movement.
Variant: Place your palms on your forehead (with your index fingers at your hairline) and press firmly. Push your forehead downwards whilst raising your eyebrows upwards against the pressure. Can you feel the pulsing at the back of your head? That’s the key to „wiggling your ears“.
A natural filler produced by the body through exercise
Instead of having fillers injected to smooth out wrinkles, we use targeted exercises to build up the volume of the orbicularis oculi muscle. This naturally plumps up the area.
Exercise 2: Strengthening the orbicularis oculi muscle
Place your middle and index fingers on the outer corners of your eyes and press them firmly against the skin. Pull the corners of your eyes very slightly outwards. Now try to squint your eyes slightly against this resistance (as if in bright light). Feel the gentle pulsing.
The face – the map of our soul
Wrinkles often have an emotional origin. Crow’s feet that run upwards express a genuine zest for life. However, if they run downwards beyond the zygomatic arch, they may indicate deep sorrow and unresolved grief.
The acupressure point for crow’s feet (Gb 7)
Crow’s feet often appear along the gallbladder meridian. Blockages here are linked to frustration and anger. The Gb 7 point can help: you’ll find it above the upper edge of the ear. Massage it for 30 seconds using gentle pressure.
14 thoughts on “Krähenfüße: Ursachen, Gesichtsyoga und Punkte”
Hello Christina,
I would finally like to say THANK YOU today for this wonderful exercise of wiggling my ears! I have now been able to do it extensively. The perfect exercise for me so far! I find that it not only lifts the eye area - right from the start I felt that it also lifts the lower face area. The great thing about this exercise is that you can really do it anywhere and anytime without it being noticeable. So I don't have to schedule extra time for it...
Many thanks again,
Elisabeth
Dear Elisabeth,
Thank you for your kind feedback! ?
I also like this exercise and you're right, it affects the whole face because the occipital muscle is so big. I also like to do it in between, especially when I'm tired, it brings life to the head area.
Best regards,
Christina
Hello Christina... I have tried the scalp exercises. Can you move the two bellies of the occipital muscle separately, or only together? I can do a proper circular movement of the entire scalp musculature, as I can move and tense the ears separately and also the occipital bellies separately. So, a lift in all directions? LG
Dear Angelina,
Now that's what I call a challenge! ? But yes, I'm not sure if that's what you mean, but I can separate and move the areas very well. It just never occurred to me to do it that way. ? Very cool!
Best regards,
Christina
Dear Christina,
I only "discovered" you last Monday and I am TOTALLY thrilled! After just two days I've learnt to relax my forehead and it's already smoother 🙂 I'm 58, very well "preserved", but over the last year I've noticed very noticeable wrinkling, which has frightened and unsettled me. In your video about crow's feet, you explained that muscles already react to mental activity and develop.
The illustration of the facial muscles on your homepage helped me a lot with visualisation, as I concentrated specifically on the targeted area of the face and was then able to feel the respective muscle. My temporal muscles are becoming more active every day and I am confident that my ears will soon at least "twitch" for the first time 🙂
Best regards
Andrea
Dear Andrea,
That makes me happy! ? I can only say - keep it up. Consistency really pays off here, your face will thank you for it.
Best regards,
Christina
Hello Christina, do the muscles around your ears and the back of your head sometimes hurt if you use them too often?
I often get headaches because my muscles feel so cramped.
Dear Miri,
not really. If this is the case for you, it would be nice to treat the scalp and neck with Gua Sha. The Gua Sha comb is best suited for this (also available in our shop, look here: https://chi-statt-botox.com/produkt/jade-kamm-ca-9-x-5-cm/
Otherwise, always alternate between tensing and relaxing when practising if the muscle tends to cramp. I suspect that there is already a lot of tension in it, so don't hold the position too long in tension, but rather practise dynamically, so you can also reduce some of the tension. I would still recommend the massage.
Best regards,
Christina
Dearest Christina,
Thank you very much for your great videos. I am 47 and have visually aged 10 years in the last year. I am seriously considering injecting Botox. However, I became very aware when you said that crow's feet are related to the emotions of anger, frustration and rage. I have been through a divorce and am still full of anger...so it could very well be related. I would like to work on these emotions. Do you have any tips on where I could find out more about the connections between the meridians and the emotions? I am also a non-medical practitioner and have already registered for additional training in cosmetic acupuncture. I would very much like to help my patients. I would therefore be doubly grateful for suitable reading. Best regards Pamela
Dear Pamela,
If I have seen anything after many years in my psycho-kinesiological practice, it is that there are no shortcuts when it comes to emotions. I would always recommend working through them thoroughly - whether with psychotherapy or psychokinesiology. They need time and attention. It's okay to be angry. It becomes difficult when we think we should somehow get rid of this anger. Imagine an angry four-year-old child - how would you react to their anger? You would try to comfort him. You would recognise that it is overwhelmed by this violent emotion and would try to accompany it well. Do the same with yourself. You can find out more about the connections between emotions and meridians in Dr Klinghardt: Textbook of Psychokinesiology.
All my love,
Christina
Dear Christina, I only came across your work a few days ago via YouTube. I immediately tried out some of the exercises and enjoyed the very soothing and relaxing effect. Due to my own intensive period of transformation and major challenges in my life, my body really deserves an extra portion of love and care. That's why I bought your online course and am looking forward to learning the exercises and practising them regularly.
In my coaching sessions and energy work, I support people to achieve greater self-acceptance, self-love and self-worth. And I am always amazed at the many different ways of getting to the deep roots of unresolved issues. Repressed emotions are brought to the surface through the use of massage. During the first massage, I was already able to release deeply hidden issues in myself. Wow, that's great! I had been feeling an indefinable heaviness in my body for some time and tired very quickly after physical exertion. By becoming aware of the associated beliefs and letting go of the associated emotions, the heaviness and tiredness simply vanished into thin air. It's gone and I feel as fit again as I used to.
I find it very exciting to explore how mental training can support and accelerate physical training sessions.
I'm very excited to see how my appearance and condition will change with practice...
Thank you very much, dear Christina, for your valuable research and the great and simple exercises suitable for everyday use.
Dear Karin,
Thank you for your report. These things are very exciting. I myself worked as a psycho-kinesiologist for many years and there are many exciting connections here. We are simply one unit, the soul influences the body, but the body also influences the soul. I experience this myself again and again.
Best wishes to Switzerland,
Nice that you are here,
Christina
Hello dear Christina,
I only came across one of your videos by chance yesterday & am already totally excited ????
Although I am only 33, I already have quite a few wrinkles under my eyes. So not the typical crow's feet. And I suffer a lot from that.
Due to my shift work, I also have to deal with dark circles and puffy eyes.
I just want to feel good again & not be constantly asked if I'm okay ????
Now I don't know which of your books would be better for me?
I am a complete newcomer to facial yoga and don't know my way around.
Many thanks in advance for your reply ????
Dear Lilly,
I can recommend "Natural Facelifting", which I think would be best for you. It has a separate chapter on the eye area.
Best regards,
Christina