The Yogahag Journal

The Yogahag Journal

Soften it Up

Sit up, unclench, and get your buzz(er) on.

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Melanie McLeod
Jul 25, 2023
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In addition to permanent toe separation, the greatest gift yoga has given me over the past 30+ years is the ability to always catch myself if I even think about clenching my jaw. The jaw clench, having nothing to do with chewing, is what some of us do unconsciously in response to stress. What happens with me is internally auditory - I hear a loud wrong-…

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