Relax the Face
Our faces retain tension from our senses. How much of your day do you look and focus your eyes on objects, squinting, seeking, taking in images? Do your ears strain to hear or try to block out sound? Do the corners of your nostrils carry tension from both breathing and smelling? Do the corners of your mouth get tight from emotions, smiling and frowning, snearing,and pouting? Do you hold back words by tightening your lips? Do your jaw get tired from chewing or clenching? So much happens in the face on the swiveling head and neck.
Relaxing the senses in the face helps shift your whole body. This is a 5 minute audio recording of a guided relaxation sequence for your face. If you have 5 minutes to pause in your day to do this it can shift your body and mood. Here is how we will be beginning.
Click on the link below for a guided 5 minute relaxation.
If you have more time and would like to go further this next guided face relaxation is done lying down on your back. Again lie somewhere comfortable for you. Make sure you are warm enough and have the support you need. A pillow for your neck and head? A pillow under your knees or your knees bent and feet on the floor? You may want to bring pillows to put under your elbows to elevate your arms so you can comfortably keep your hands resting on your face. Do what feels right for you to feel supported and comfortable.
Click on the link below for a 25 minute guided relaxation starting with the face.