What breathing exercises can I do to relax jaw

Andrew Huberman suggests a breathing exercise known as the physiological sigh, which can help relax the jaw. This involves a double inhale through the nose followed by a long exhale through the mouth. This breathing pattern activates the parafacial nucleus, which is connected to the nerve circuits that control facial and jaw muscles, leading to relaxation in these areas 1.

Another method involves progressive relaxation techniques where you focus on relaxing each part of your face and jaw while performing long exhale breathing. This can promote overall relaxation and is sometimes combined with self-directed hypnosis techniques using apps like Reverie, which guide you in calming the mind and body 2.