Clenching your jaws? Try smiling.

[Pelin]

After watching Leo's video about body awareness and relaxation, I realized I've been clenching my jaws too often.

So I'm trying to relax whenever I notice I'm clenching.

The best method I've found so far is to simply smile when I notice I'm clenching. It immediately relaxes my jaw.

And I also read before that Balinese smile while meditating. That may be worth a try, as Leo says most of us can't relax our bodies even while meditating.

Edited September 21, 2018 by Pelin

[pluto]

Sometimes it has to do with not getting enough Minerals, Magnesium specifically, maybe calcium too.

[Charlotte]

I relate this to tension in the body/unconsciousness. 

 

Try gently resting your tongue on the roof of your mouth (just behind your teeth) with your lips slightly open. I've done this for so long now I no longer tense my jaw.