Jaw and Body Release

The jaw, the temporomandibular joint, the mouth, the teeth, the muscles in the surrounding anatomical fields – they are all connected to all other joints and organs.

The jaw region is – in my experience as a choreographer, dancer, dentist and yoga coach – rarely included in a physical training.

In my view, the jaw joint stands as a metaphor for life: Nourishment, Communication, Movement: “if you can let go of the jaw, you can surrender”

Sexual repression can also be closely related to clinging.

Many people suffer from the consequences of teeth grinding or clenching , and often have little knowledge about this joint that affects the whole body: skeleton, muscles, organs and emotions.

This workshop will first raise awareness of the temporomandibular joint and examine its function from a holistic perspective.

This small musculoskeletal system can cause extreme discomfort and mood swings.

According to my research I can say that “crunchers” need more movement and “pressers” need more stability in the body.

Why do people use this joint?

To de-stress, to express oneself, to get sexually excited?

The workshop seeks the connection between inner and outer communication.

The entrance to the oral cavity is used, among other things, for eating, speaking, singing, sexual arousal.

An almost constantly active articulation that cries out to be relaxed.

Jaw Release is thus a melange of Somatic Sensing, dance, breathing, all in conjunction with action and reaction.

The relaxation of the joint and surrounding muscular groups lead to a palpable toning of your being and self.

breathing – thinking – sharing – dancing – aligning – voicing

Jaw Release is an artistic invitation: communication, voice and body are invited to function as a whole unit.

After the Jaw Release training, which brings the whole body to relaxation in a holistic way, we will explore together performatively and playfully life issues, moods and spaces in our body and outside.

Vagus breathing will play a special role and Bonding will also be a part of the workshop to stabilize the inner bond.

For all people who want to dance, sing and speak with their whole body, ultimately accept it as a whole, and bring a great desire to share that with others.