035 Articulation 004: Jaw Release and Improving Your Speaking Voice

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In today's episode, we talk about jaw tension, the different reasons that might cause it, and how to release it. Then, as an intro to jaw release, I will share some exploratory exercises to help relax the jaw, which is one of our main articulators. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">What You Will Learn In This Episode:</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- The possible reasons why you are experiencing jaw tension, and the benefits of learning to release it</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- The link between jaw tension and how we've been conditioned throughout our lives</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- The role of awareness in releasing jaw tension</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- How we can massage the tension out of our jaw</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Releasing jaw tension will help us reach higher volume, extra vocal variety, and clearer speech with minimal effort. It also helps with anxiety, as it gives us a sense of mental release. In some cases, it can also help to stop teeth grinding and jaw clicking. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Resources:</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- Jaw Release Week - Downloadable Course</span> <a href= "https://nic-redman.mykajabi.com/jaw-release-course"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://nic-redman.mykajabi.com/jaw-release-course</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- The Voice & Accent Hub Facebook Group</span> <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/thevoiceandaccenthub"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://www.facebook.com/groups/thevoiceandaccenthub</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- Freeing the Natural Voice by Kristin Linklater</span> <a href= "https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/books/kristin-linklater/freeing-the-natural-voice/9781854599711?keyword=&gclid=CjwKCAjwruSHBhAtEiwA_qCppmOSvZS5EFAyAVP5wldnvXyhp7HqiCl_QC-1XjqjXmp0MMAmzUFYARoClGEQAvD_BwE"> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">http