Why you need to strengthen your tongue | Exercise and alignment training

In this video, we share our upper body foundation - the tongue! This helps to strengthen proper head and neck alignment, supports the arteries feeding your brain and all structures in the head, helps to prevent and reverse a "double chin", as well as to create a cleaner, more angular jaw.
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[@RoseMary-gl4ee]

Doing tongue exercises are some of the most effective face yoga exercises, and Mewing, thank you!

[@terryfrancis10]

Doing these exercises while humming speeds up the healing process :) The Humming Effect Book...

[@SassyO100]

My tongue resting at the roof of my mouth has been the game changer for my asthma /breathing in general and has allowed me to breathe more deeply whilst breathing efficiently via my nose . I’m well aware of the importance of my tongue (colour, tone,texture etc) as an indicator of the health of our bodies through years of Chinese Medicine TCM . Oh and great at keeping the tone of your jawline!! 🙏🏽

[@earthman4020]

Great video...I really like the tongue out pointed toward ceiling (great work out and it's playful, like being a true kid). This is such a good reminder! Comments setion is excellent, too, including what top commenter said about roll/rub tongue in front and behind teeth is massaging organs. After doing tongue roll/rub, spectacular natural clear diction and the right words just come out when on phone or in meetings at work or talking out loud to myself brainstorming. Also, great for neck and jaw: I've been laying on my back with my head hanging over edge of bed and lifting my head up 50 times. I saw this tip on video about increasing blood to head for greater hair health; tip was by woman in her 70s who does it 100 times a day to keep looking 20 years younger.

[@Fluidisometrics]

We are so glad you're enjoying our videos! Thank you for the comment!

[@atonyjm4413]

This comment left a gem, that exercise 👌

[@irmar]

@@atonyjm4413 That exercise is from Carole Di Maggio's Face Exercise book. She was one of the first to bring face exercise to world attention.

[@seemamistry]

Mewing! Yaay. Love these short vids. It's funny but the simplest habits (that the majority of us don't do or don't even know) are the most healthiest and preventative for our bodies. Thank you!

[@jackiegirard3225]

So true that is exactly my thought I am going to start a morning routine ❤

[@myrablackburn7040]

I thought about the Hindu god Kali when I saw you with your tongue sticking out 😛 . Perhaps Kali knew something about proper neck alignment Lol 😂. As a dental hygienist with a long history of chronic neck pain, I am fascinated, and am going to do these exercises. I also loved that you talked about chewing food using both sides of the mouth. The act of chewing has natural cleansing properties. I can easily discern when a patient chews on only one side of their mouth, because the neglected side will often have much more plaque and inflammation , compared to the other side.

[@kiasinay9705]

I have been bending over a table for 28 years! Thank you! This absolutely resonates with me! Grateful!!

[@Fluidisometrics]

Thank you so much for watching Kia!

[@thebodykeepsthescore2828]

You naughty little minx.

[@cathyabernethy7482]

very useful, I have been struggling with my tongue repeatedly returning and exploring a tooth cavity, which was part of massive mouth trauma year ago, I now see how it may be linked to me breaking my back and C2 & 3 a few years ago, and would explain the neck aches and headaches, as the tongue is continually out of alignment while it creates the weird sensation in my mouth where the tooth is missing and the gum is concave after several surgeries, will be practicing this exercise - privately!! - thanks for putting yourself through this for us :)

[@Fluidisometrics]

What a great connection to make! We are so happy that this video helped you. Best of luck with your practice!

[@bongiwemtukushe5955]

Thanks a lot for this information this helped my child who struggles with talking

[@Fluidisometrics]

So glad it helped!

[@cinnamongirl3070]

Great tips. I have been doing face yoga and tongue exercises every day for years and it's amazing how doing a different exercise hits the muscles in a totally different way. Thank you.

[@chelseadaley9770]

I’m actually quite an amazing trained singer my whole 31 years of my own life that I’ve had been through such an emotional struggle for more like 10 years when I found out I was diagnosed with tonsillitis and I was in a very depressing stage for when I knew the thought of losing my voice forever was going to affect my whole singing career but I couldn’t had been so very lucky I came out of surgery but it probably effected me emotionally so much I thought I didn’t have the confidence in myself in my heart that I would’ve had been quite an amazing singer like any other artist in this world that I look up to on this earth

[@Fluidisometrics]

Hi there! You might be interested in this fascia master discussion all about singing! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2SqeXmupsyrhtEsi=EDPPL73nCp_zhe-m

[@chelseadaley9770]

@@Fluidisometrics thx

[@jackiegirard3225]

So grateful for this I like the simplicity of it and have incorporated this exercise it into my daily schedule will let you know the changes after a month or two but can already feel my alignment change with the conscious tongue placement and exercises ❤thanks for the education 🎉

[@Fluidisometrics]

Thank you for sharing Jackie! This is great improvement, keep us updated!

[@theresetal219]

Interesting, I'm new to Block Therapy and tried this exercise sticking out my tongue and holding it there - when I let my tongue go back inside my mouth it automatically 'docked' in the correct position. Doesn't stay there for very long so will continue with the exercise.

[@Fluidisometrics]

This is great progress Therese! Keep doing this exercise and over time you will notice your body pulling the neck and tongue back into correct alignment. Thank you for sharing!

[@Chrystabell]

phenomenal information beautifully presented. Thank you, bless you!

[@Fluidisometrics]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@lauramackenziehawks8017]

I love you both and obsessed with all your information. God bless! Keep it coming, you are a gift

[@Fluidisometrics]

Thank you so much!

[@raymondmabhens3038]

Thanks very much for your input God bless you I have doing tongue exercises for only 3 weeks my face it has change dramatically

[@Fluidisometrics]

Wonderful!

[@marygaylebrown8862]

When I tried both exercises I became dizzy after about the second breath.

[@Fluidisometrics]

I'm sorry to hear you got dizzy. Your body is not used to breathing so fully. Keep practicing it and you will become accustom to it.

[@Selina-xs1hm]

I had a tonsillectomy in my early 40, the doctor sowed the left side of my tongue where my tonsillectomy was.

[@easybake2086]

That was amazing guys, thank you so much.

[@Fluidisometrics]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching :D

[@lauramackenziehawks8017]

My husband appreciates the tongue-control as well ;)

[@Fluidisometrics]

Love that!

[@Iona-e4m]

Thank you. Didn’t realise how vital this muscle is. I really struggle with swallowing. I’m sure this will help. ❤️

[@Fluidisometrics]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ce311]

I've been diagnosed with dysphagia. Was told it was caused by stress and hyper focusing. Tongue exercises were not even suggested. So this is cool. Glad you commented, gives me motivation!

[@melvinbernard4541]

Note...what does alighment mean? Align the ears and neck over the center of the diaphram. Align the hips with a pelvic tilt as well and the tongue will stay still.

[@MalgorzataWarowna]

perfect help. Thank you so much 💓

[@Fluidisometrics]

You're so welcome.

[@paigehallcrystalmessenger5358]

Phenomenal

[@Fluidisometrics]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MrYliYli]

I felt it in my 👂

[@Fluidisometrics]

It's all connected!

[@roselynjakin5804]

How many times a day should i practice these 2 exercises please

[@Fluidisometrics]

Try to perform these at least once a day! Feel free to do it as much as you want, as long as your body allows. I hope this helps!

[@dimphojohannamolefe9719]

Dr you are interested not the old fashioned were so secret but are young beautiful people thank about health wellness love it ❤❤🙏🙏 Dimpho Johanna Johannesburg I am 62yrs I am smart inside out

[@Fluidisometrics]

Thank you very much for your kind words!

[@creative1able]

Oh, so all older health providers we re or are secretive about healing? Yup. Young is good, beautiful, smart. Old means bad, ugly, and stupid. Go with that. Ain't ageism so simple?

[@DeDuur]

My headache almost dissapeared thanks to a stronger tounge, but for me it was tounge circles and gargling with water that solved it, is that something good to?

[@Fluidisometrics]

I would think any exercise for the tongue would be good. You could also try opening your mouth and just stick your tongue out and hold for a count of 10. Relax, then do it again. Repeat 10 times.

[@sot1024]

When i looked up and stuck my tongue out it hurt on the back, bottom, right side of my head.

[@Fluidisometrics]

Interesting! That may mean that just like any other exercise, it is something that needs work. Give your muscles a rest and then try again, on a regular basis, maybe daily or every couple of days, and see how it feels over time. You're welcome to update us as you go!

[@vidyagopalarao6722]

Thanks for the tongue exercise. When we put the tongue out we can only breathe through our mouth not through the nose. Is that ok?

[@Fluidisometrics]

The goal is to breathe in and out through your nose so that is ok.

[@got7matchalatte270]

I have an overbite. Is it still safe to put my tongue on the roof?

[@Fluidisometrics]

Hi, yes, it is but be aware of how it feels. If it causes tension or pain, it may be better to focus on other things first, namely the alignment of your ribcage as the foundation. This should help bring the neck and jaw back into better alignment and make it easier to align the tongue. I hope this answers your question!

[@got7matchalatte270]

Thank you for the important work that you do !

[@daniellalavallee3240]

The masseter is the strongest muscle of the body...

[@bonbobos]

Talking about and with the tongue Or is it , talking with and about the tongue

[@traceyconnell2779]

Does this go back to if a baby is breast or bottle fed? Just a thought......

[@wombiewomb7973]

Lol she literally explained why people should mew 😂

[@lifeisamovieHD]

Sorry but I didn't understand, what's d purpose of sticking ur tongue out. Please help. Thank you.

[@Fluidisometrics]

Hi! Yes, it does seem like a strange exercise, I understand! This will help to stretch and release the muscles around the tongue in the neck, as well as strengthen the tongue in the action of lifting to the roof of the mouth. I hope this clarifies!

[@TheFifthWorld22]

😜😅🤗

[@JulietTheGirl]

I am a trained singer. During our vocal technique lessons we had to do several excercises with using toungue, and feeling how it connects to the diafragm.

[@Fluidisometrics]

Absolutely! This is amazing.

[@stardavies6202]

Thanks again for great tips. Did you know that the teeth are related to many organs in the body and if you roll/rub the tongue to massage the gums in front of top teeth, behind top teeth, behind and infront of bottom teeth you are actually massaging the organs. Do this often..

[@Fluidisometrics]

Great tip! Thank you for the information!

[@angelitacochran8161]

How does that work when your teeth had been removed.

[@teresalinton5994]

You still have an energy body so there are energetic connections that still exist despite the removal of teeth. Energy workers work with phantom pain of missing limbs by working on the missing limb as though it is still there because there is still energy structure there.

[@vijayakumarp7593]

@@teresalinton5994Very true. Thank you for highlighting this aspect.

[@vijayakumarp7593]

Great information. Practiced and feel great. Thank you 🙏

[@JulietTheGirl]

Albert Einstein was on to something! 😅

[@lindamarion3681]

I absolutely love the reference about Albert Einstein, the size of his tongue always caught my attention

[@brendapeter446]

Wear tape over your mouth when you sleep - helps a ton!

[@woutthielemans5073]

But if your nose clogs up at night (as mine does) this doesn't work... 😞

[@brendapeter446]

@@woutthielemans5073 Sleep with your head propped up for it to drain and/or take allergy meds. Also over time you can build up your BOLT score (check out Oxygen Advantage) & that will help release your sinuses.

[@johnfitbyfaithnet]

Agreed!

[@iahelcathartesaura3887]

Except for the toxicity of the adhesive which is something I cannot be in contact with myself. But thanks for this info! I will find workarounds!

[@catherinewestover8224]

This is brilliant. Thank you. I have long had neck problems and have developed a sagging chin. These exercises will definitely be on my daily 'to do' list. Anymore tongue exercises would be most welcome. A much under-rated muscle. Can't think of life without it. Stay well.

[@Fluidisometrics]

Great to hear! We have many tongue exercises within the courses in our membership! Let us know if you have any questions.

[@Baconmissfit]

Lower back discomfort with the head back, tongue position? Amazing.

[@judeli9237]

May I ask should I rest my tongue at the hollow behind the ridge? This seems quite far back. I read about mewing and the position of the tongue is behind or just touching the front teeth. Which is better please

[@Fluidisometrics]

Yes, it should rest just slightly behind the teeth and fully on the roof of the mouth.

[@SassyO100]

I have markers of Scleroderma and it has affected my mouth. I do daily tongue and mouth exercises to maintain full function in my mouth.

[@chiprock2692]

Great, will I be able to eat icecream through a picket fence?

[@Fluidisometrics]

You will have to let us know 😂

[@cherylh8355]

Are you meant to be breathing through the nose while sticking the tongue out? It seems the breath wants to go out through the mouth unless you close your lips on the tongue! Also it seems to make breathing from the diaphragm much more difficult. Is that normal? Thanks for addressing this, it's very interesting and may have something to do with a singing voice becoming very weak?!

[@Fluidisometrics]

It can be more difficult to begin as the tongue needs time to strengthen - you can breathe through your mouth initially, and notice as you work with this if it becomes easier to nose breathe.

[@cherylh8355]

@@Fluidisometrics Thanks 😊

[@secretlybees]

I'm so grateful I found this today! At 30, I'm still trying to stop sucking my thumb and have always had a double chin AND thyroid issues. I started doing some improved alignment a year ago and it improved my singing and breathing! I'm hoping to heal my whole face and improve TMJ issues. What a beautiful start to my day!

[@Fluidisometrics]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@howdidigethere41]

Look into Myofunctional Therapy for this, it will help you 🤗

[@margiestephens7281]

Giraffe is the first thing that comes to mind😂

[@pamelabaker3029]

Tongue circles

[@kidsstorytimetube]

Have you ever noticed that vegetarian animals that are large like a giraffe or a hippopotamus, know how to use their tongues to break off leaves to be able to eat. Imagine the strength that they have in their neck and tongue.

[@splash4891]

and the frog that uses its tongue to catch prey, sticks it way out like a rolled up carpet unrolling...

[@annasternfeldt6031]

Great exercises, I could really feel a strong impact.

[@Fluidisometrics]

Wonderful!

[@shanitz18]

where can I find a proper tongue exercises?

[@AjBuyer-mo9xz]

I find this much easier to do if I close my lips around my stuck-out tongue. That way I can easily breathe through my nose too. Otherwise my throat and lips get too dry. Would I still get benefits doing it this way?

[@Fluidisometrics]

Yes you would still get benefits from doing it that way.

[@ajdrakie6624]

Thank you. Another question I have is related to the “exact” or “approximate” positioning of the block for the various routines. After doing the first 8 videos in the starter program, I have a feeling that I could trust my ability to “find” areas on my body that “need” the pressure and just put the block there. A version of intuitive yoga. Would that be risky in any way? Please advise. Thank you so much. I absolutely love Block Therapy!

[@ascha730]

If I try to keep my tongue in the roof of mt mouth for a long time, my neck, my jaw and even my head hurts. It causes way too much tension

[@Fluidisometrics]

Hi, thank you for reaching out. I absolutely understand. Depending on our alignment, it may be very difficult to align the tongue properly. Focusing on alignment farther down, such as keeping the ribcage lifted, the shoulders back, and the lower body rooted and solid, may help position things better. If there is simply too much tension, do not try to hold 100% of the time. You may practice in short intervals and hopefully be able to hold for longer over time! I hope this helps!

[@nennettedebs8333]

Love this! I am always biting my tongue and lips while eating. I also choke on my saliva sometimes just laying down. I do have alot of tension in my neck as a massage therapist of 23 yrs. I am having some thyroid issues. Listening to this. I feel like this is my issue. I do yoga and do stretch the tongue with lion pose, fish pose, bow and camel but i think i will also include this. I definitely am always tight in my neck and shoulders. You are amazing! And we can all use a laugh more often. Thx

[@Fluidisometrics]

That is a great observation - I am excited to hear how this will help you! Thank you for the comment - have a great day!

[@olynaxenopoulou1]

😜😝😛🤑😇very helpful and interesting as the tongue is a part of our body that we we usually pay no much of attention at !!!

[@jenagarcia1728]

wow me too!

[@NinaVocals]

Cool Video for singers! Thanks!

[@Fluidisometrics]

Our pleasure!

[@Macsrus5]

My 14 year old son did this therapy for 12 months after having his tongue tie clipped (level 4) Do NOT wait to correct a tongue tie, do it at an early age. He’s a whole different human after the procedure ❤️

[@12sider]

How is he different? I am 33 and am tongue tied

[@iahelcathartesaura3887]

Just doing this a bit has allowed me to swallow more freely again - which I knew was a struggle because of neck & tissue misalignment. Been a massage therapist for 20 years, just retired and now doing another job which is also messing up my neck and shoulders in a different way lol. I am absolutely elated and grateful to find you here! Many thanks 🙂🧡

[@Fluidisometrics]

You're welcome!

[@Katie_NC]

I can only breathe 2-3 times with my tongue out before I start yawning.

[@AndNowIWrite]

Lol, was doing this exercise as I read the comments, read yours and yawned!

[@michellehayward708]

Will strengthening the tongue help with snoring and/or sleep apnea?

[@Fluidisometrics]

Hi Michelle! Yes it can. You also want to make sure you breathe in and out through your nose.

[@marcibunn]

❤thank u!

[@Fluidisometrics]

You're welcome.

[@sophieamirian6726]

HOW ABOUT OLD PEOPLE THAT CHEW WITH FRONT 4 OR 6 THEETH LOL

[@laravladimir493]

Mew! Dr Mike mew !!!!