Jaw rest position
Learning the relaxed position: lips closed, teeth apart, tongue free.
Purpose
Reduce habitual teeth clenching and the load on the chewing muscles throughout the day.
Starting position
Sit comfortably with your back supported. Hands rest calmly on your thighs.
How to perform
Lips softly closed, teeth not touching — a few millimetres stay between them. The tip of the tongue rests loosely against the upper palate behind the front teeth, without pressure. Breathe through the nose. Stay in this position for 1–2 minutes, noticing how the face softens.
Breathing
Slow nasal breathing; the exhale slightly longer than the inhale.
What to pay attention to
The teeth should not touch, neither during the day nor during the exercise. If joint pain appears, take a break.
Common mistakes
Pressing the tongue hard, closing the teeth “to check”, tensing the lips.
Dosage
1–2 minutes, several times a day — especially after screen work.