head/face/nasal body/energy practices

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Geoffrey Gatekeeper of the Gateless Gate, modified 1 Month ago at 12/20/24 2:44 PM
Created 1 Month ago at 12/20/24 2:44 PM

head/face/nasal body/energy practices

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Hello,

I was curious if anyone on here had good recommendations for energy blockages around the nasal cavities. I am going to try using a humidifier and some essential oils, as well as doing some jaw stretches (I've noticed the contractions often clench the jaw or make my teeth grind/chatter). But I'm wondering if anyone on here has anything that helped them with similar issues.
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Geoffrey Gatekeeper of the Gateless Gate, modified 1 Month ago at 12/20/24 2:51 PM
Created 1 Month ago at 12/20/24 2:51 PM

RE: head/face/nasal body/energy practices

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1. Jaw Relaxation and Exercises
  • Jaw Stretching:
    • Place the tip of your tongue on the roof of your mouth. Slowly open your mouth as wide as is comfortable, then close it. Repeat 5–10 times.
    • This stretches and relaxes the jaw muscles.
  • Controlled Movement:
    • Gently move your lower jaw side to side and forward and backward. Do this slowly and within a comfortable range of motion.
  • Resisted Mouth Opening/Closing:
    • Place your thumb under your chin and gently press while opening your mouth. This strengthens jaw muscles and improves stability.

Number 3 seems to do something to the contraction?
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Pepe ·, modified 1 Month ago at 12/20/24 4:26 PM
Created 1 Month ago at 12/20/24 4:26 PM

RE: head/face/nasal body/energy practices

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I’ve been focusing on relaxing the maxilla, and it’s been a game-changer to let the alveolar process drop. For me, it tends to tense up with every intention or thought—that’s where my 'like/unlike' button seems to be. Let the alveolar process drop in the out-breath and drop some more in the in-breath.

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Noah D, modified 1 Month ago at 12/21/24 1:22 PM
Created 1 Month ago at 12/21/24 1:22 PM

RE: head/face/nasal body/energy practices

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Have you tried alternate nostril breathing?
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Geoffrey Gatekeeper of the Gateless Gate, modified 1 Month ago at 12/22/24 2:28 PM
Created 1 Month ago at 12/22/24 2:28 PM

RE: head/face/nasal body/energy practices

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Oh ive done it here and there in the past, but I tried it again yesterday and it worked really well! Also th maxilla rec seems good too!
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Geoffrey Gatekeeper of the Gateless Gate, modified 1 Month ago at 12/23/24 1:12 PM
Created 1 Month ago at 12/23/24 1:12 PM

RE: head/face/nasal body/energy practices

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Okay so I've been learning belly breathing for my harmonica, that spilt into a session, and it's split over to a daily life practice. I'm just way calmer and more balanced now. I've always been told I have a lot of vocal fry too. I think this specific problem was caused by me not breathing correctly my entire life :|

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