We begin with simple anatomy and functional concepts so you understand what you are working with rather than simply copying exercises.

We will discuss:

• the TMJ and basic jaw movement
• the main chewing muscles
• common tension and clenching patterns
• jaw resting position
• the relationship between the jaw, neck, and posture

You will learn how to identify your natural tongue resting position and explore comfortable tongue-posture exercises without excessive pressure or jaw gripping.

We will discuss the relationship between tongue position, breathing, jaw position, and the muscles of the lower face.

You will practice simple self-release techniques for the chewing muscles and surrounding areas of the lower face.

The focus is on learning appropriate pressure, recognizing muscular tension, and releasing rather than aggressively stretching or forcing the tissues.

Because jaw tension does not exist separately from the rest of the body, we will also work with simple neck and postural awareness exercises.

You will explore how head position, breathing patterns, and habitual muscular effort can influence the jaw.

At the end of the workshop, we will put the techniques together into a simple routine that can be repeated at home.

Rather than giving you a long list of exercises, the goal is to help you understand which techniques make sense for your own tension patterns and how to use them safely and consistently.

You will leave with a clearer understanding of your own jaw and facial tension patterns, practical techniques you can use at home, and a better understanding of the relationship between tongue posture, breathing, neck posture, chewing muscles, and jaw function.
This workshop focuses on exercises and external self-care techniques. It does not include Buccal Massage or intraoral work.