Yoga for TMJ, painful Jaw 

Since starting yoga six weeks ago, using your classes on RU-vid, my TMJ symptoms have improved dramatically. I no longer have pain when I chew, and I can eat nuts again. Dank je wel!

This has literally changed my life. I'm so grateful for this gift. Thank you!!!

Man, even when I try to consciously relax my jaw I can’t even tell if it’s actually relaxed or not.

Thank you so much for making this! I have bruxism and TMJ, which caused my jaw to go out of alignment yesterday morning. It was so painful that I couldn't eat anything except for a smoothie and a small cup of yogurt. I couldn't get an appointment with my chiropractor until 5pm, so, being the yogi that I am, I searched RU-vid for "yoga for sore jaw" and I found this video. This helped so much more than the Tylenol I had taken earlier in the day (it had worn off by that time). In fact, the adjustment was actually a little easier than the last one because I had already somewhat loosened up the muscles. It's amazing how much negative energy our jaw muscles can hold! My chiropractor once told me that the jaw muscles are the strongest, yet most sensitive muscles in the body. No wonder! They take a hell of a beating from us!

i've been doing this routine for over 2 years and it has helped me tremendoulsy, i've combined the excercises my dentist gave me and it has improved my jaw and neck relaxation but also my life in general. thank you so much for this routine, i now know it by heart and it has changed my life. greetings ✨💙🌊

Thank-you! I've been in so much pain for years...neck, jaw, shoulder, shoulder blade and pectoralis muscle all on the left side. I will continue doing this as I tried it for two days, twice each day, and it's already given me so much relief. Thank-you!

Thank you so much for this video. I have suffered from severe tmd for about 15 years. This was one of the most helpful videos I’ve ever found. The moves are incredibly effective and your delivery is so relaxing. Even the sound of your breathing relaxed me. Saved to my play list to come back to regularly.

I was feeling so frustrated because my jaw area has been tense and painful recently but this helped me relax and feel peaceful. Tears came when we did the seated twist. I look forward to trying this again first thing in the morning and regularly. I can't thank you enough for this beautiful sequence and your peaceful energy. Namaste 🙏

Just did this for the first time after a year of dramatically worsening bruxism from clenching my teeth at night. Duringinutes 13-15 I felt my jaw completely relax to the point of feeling tingles in my jaw & neck. Amazing. After finishing, I could open my mouth wider (without pain!) than I have been able to in months. I'm planning on trying this before bed and in the morning and am hopeful it well help!

I've had jaw and neck problems for years. This has helped a lot! I'm not 100% yet but still better than I've been in years (and after spending thousands on various specialists, etc). Thanks!

Just wanted to say thank you. I am only a beginner in trying this but have had TMJD for over 5 years. I think it is great that you have created this video. As mentioned below, your persona is so calming and it is relaxing just listening to how you speak.

My dentist told me once you have TMJ, it won't be 100% back again. But you can prevent it not coming back, keep discipline, change your diet, wear sprint at night, correct your bite (braces or wear bite plate) and do physiotherapy to relief the muscle. I was diagnosed for TMJ 6 months ago and I thought it was the worst time of my life, I thought the problem of jaw stiffness was because of my wisdom tooth and i went to extract. It was the worst mistake i ever done and it made my TMJ even worsen. Now Im wearing braces plus expander, doing stretching exercise, this yoga video every morning and sometimes meditating through Headspace, building some movement around my jaw, massaging my jaw joint area and eating soft food. I'm almost vegetarian now (Still eat white fish) because meat can be too chewy. Don't go for all time blended food, you need to enjoy life too. Lastly, be hopeful! I'm not dealing with pain but mild stiffness that I'm able to handle around my neck, shoulder and right arm. But living life this way makes me aware of every movement, time and food I'm inspiring. My husband is the main supporter even financial aids too. He eats what I eat and be my meditation partner.

I left this practice feeling amaziing, I never knew there was this kind of yoga. I am super grateful and will be going to this video before bed again ! Lately Ive been very mindful about how i clench my jaw throught the day but this pratice is going to help me keep it relaxed I cant wait to have my jaw relaxed like it used to !

Really helpful sequence. I could feel the blood pumping to the jaw area, it was such a relief! I did it for the first time last night before bed, and this morning I could tell the difference. Much less pain than I usually had when I woke up... I would advise it to everyone with TMJ, or just high levels of stress... thank you Esther! Namaste

This is one of the best videos on TMJ problems . With a holistic approach.

Can't wait to try this out. Had TMJ since the early 80's. Never thought about the stress or tension links before.

alhamdulillah i can open my mouth again...before this when i want to open it its hurt my jaw,ears n my face....this vid very helpful ..thanks alot

Thank you so much for creating this video, My jaw is so tight and my dentist told me I have TMJ. I thought that there would be a yoga practise for helping on you tube so I searched and you came up, I loved this practise and the way you explained everything so well. I now feel super calm! The tip on how ofter to do this video is super helpful too along with your encouragement to not expect miracles instantly but to do the practise daily consistently. So I'll be doing it again tonight, aiming for 1-2 a day. Namaste.

I have tightness in my right side that causes my jaw to lock up and results in TMJ pain along with pressure and fullness in the right ear. This lesson was really helpful, during the upward and downward dog I could feel the fluid in my right ear beginning to drain then during the shoulder stance I could feel my Eustachian tube was coming close to popping open, a great feeling, the muscles were so tight. I'm also glad you've incorporated meditation into this as it's an incredible way to relax not only the mind but the muscles. I'm going to continue practicing this as often as possible, thanks so much for the video.

You are so kind to post this video - thank you so much!

i have this pain for over 5 years i will try this im so stressed thank you

This has been helping me for the past 2 years. Thank you! My go to video.

I have been using this video for several years now and keep coming back to it! I have had tremendous relief in my symptoms (not just TMJ disorder) and always feel improvement immediately after my practice. Thank you so much!

So helpful for years. Thank you! Namaste!

Thank you! I got in a car accident a little over a year ago and my jaw gets tightened up...this was great!

Thank you! Especially those small circles with top of the head in relaxation was incredible

You have helped me so much. I think you're just such a beautiful person.

Thank you!thank you! I am having so much fun discovering, and have much gratitude for all you share. I just discovered this practice and am excited to to this daily twice a day and feel the relaxing effects. Cheers to you and thank you

Thank you so much!! This helped me a lot. I'm favouriting this so I can keep coming back to it each day.

Wonderful - what a find! The commentary is helpful too reminding us TMJ kicks in when stressed.

Thank so you so much for this practice!

This has helped already, I really appreciate you doing this video.

Thank you! This is very helpful and your presentation, centeredness, pace and guidance are greatly appreciated!

This. is. the. best. Helped relax my jaw so much. Thank you for posting this!!!

very helpful and relaxing thank you!

thank you! this was so helpful!

thank you .need it so much. bless you

Thank you! Woke up again with jaw pain. Did this video this morning and will do it again tonight.

Thank you so much for this practice and sharing your energy with us.

Thank you! I was having really bad tmd this evening but these poses helped a LOT. excellent video

Beautiful practice & energy thanks so much for sharing 🙏

This is brilliant! Thank you.

I am so grateful for this video and the relief that it brings!

thank you for this,just did the sequence,feel good.

Thank you for sharing and helping so many of us. 🤩🌸

Its a great yoga to relax my tmj. Thank you very much!

This helps so much! Thank you.

Thank you so much! This was lovely

Thank you- I clench and have pain 4 yrs only on left side. This really helped, and I didn't even do all the poses.

This is great! Thank you! xx

Helped me so so so so much ! Video us a life savior

many thanks. I have not felt so much relief from any other yoga sequence. namaste.

I have an issue with Jaw Clenching and 3/4ths of the way thru this video, my jaw relaxed and it was heaven. Thank you so much for this video and for all that you do. I really appreciate it. Happy October!

i love you esther!!!!! thank you for your videos

Mam thanks for your help God bless you and keep you happy and every one.

thank you so much for this. the shoulder stand provided me such an immense relief. I've been trying to do this practice once a day & i can see a huge difference in my jaw tightness. I find myself way more conscious during the day of when I'm tightening & reminding myself to relax my jaw. thank you!

This really helped. Thank you so much 🧡

Thank you for this great video.

That helped. Thank you! Namaste

Thank you. I cried after my first session of this video. Happy tears. I will keep doing this and report my improvement. Thank you so much.

Hi, thanks for all. I wanna more videos, please!

I love this yoga sequence. It has helped me so much and I actually feel better in the morning. Thank you for sharing this with me. I will pass it on.

Thank you. I found this very relaxing on being told yesterday the extreme pain I have is caused by TMJ. I will be adding this to my usual yoga practice. The discovering of the little socket at back of head is very useful 💙🌈

Just love you...you are so clear......

It helps me a lot. Thank you very much!!!!

Thank u so much it realy works.....

Great video , will continue to try this 😊

Amazing! I have had TMJ my whole life!

Thank you so very much! ❤

Dearest Esther: Though I've only been following your videos a short time, my goodness they have helped me amazingly. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful wisdom and knowledge with all of us. This one was especially helpful due to the TMJ, jaw, shoulder, neck issues. I wondered if you do anything specifically with plantar fasciatis. I haven't looked extensively but if something comes to mind and you would be willing to share a link I would be very grateful. Namaste dear one.

Thank you so much, great video for TMJ sufferers

You’re a super teacher. Thanks for sharing this practice, and your last words I should keep in mind “don’t expect miracles” 😅 sure will practice every day. Namaste 🙏🏼

Thank you so much for this wonderful video! My TMJ is exhausting! The relaxation technique you teach is very helpful. I have a feeling that if I do this yoga often that it will be a big help. First time was so good👍🏽

Trank you 🙏🏽 - lovely practice & nice release

thank you so much ^_^ this video helped me a lot

Thanks for this!

Very good sequence for tmj. Thanks

thank you so much

Thank you Esther! I have had a tight jaw for 4 years - getting worse during stress-ful periode. I will try to do this program from now on. And can I also just say, that I really appreciate your way of teaching. You always come with easier suggestions for people and never assume that everyone is at a level, where they master all poses. Namaste,

Wonderful! ❤️

Thank you so much for sharing this.

thank you. you have the beautiful heart. we love you

THANK YOU SO MUCH

Good session i will try from today thank you

gosh i really needed to know this. thank you esther! i grind/clench my jaws a lot - even when sleeping.

Thank you. I got relief from the TMJ pain.

its really good and works . I am feeling good just by first trial. Thanks

very good for good health thanks

Thank you

Good day dear teacher, thanks for this longer video :) Greetings from Belgrade !!!

This was great! Any specific movement to relax tightness in the head

thanks for sharing this

Thank you

Thank you so very much for this session, I have had TMJ problems since I was a child. Long time yoga practitioner, but have not seen anything so specific to TMJ. This works great! Cheers!

woooooooowwwwwww this is like magic, thank youuuuuuuuuuuuu

Hi dear , After one surgery i felt this problem after oral anaesthesia. But since a week it has worsened. I am going to follow your lesson.... In fact started while watching this. I use to teach and follow yoga practices some 20 years ago but ruined my life leaving this prosperity... Thanks for taking me back. God bless you ☺️

Thank you ❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Never tried yoga looks interesting

This made me feel a little better after one time. Thank you

Very helpful video and yoga sequence. At 70 I can't do all the poses (Ie. Shoulder stance) but I could do most of them.