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The busy life and the habit of working for hours bent in front of the screen have made the problems of stress, stiff neck and premature wrinkles on the face common in the modern lifestyle. In such a situation, a very simple practice of ancient yoga and modern facial yoga is becoming increasingly popular these days. This process may seem a bit strange or ridiculous, but the practice of taking out the tongue by opening the mouth completely for 30 to 40 seconds every morning on an empty stomach is no less than a boon for the nervous system of the body, throat and face.
This action in Hatha Yoga ‘Simhasana’ (Simhasana or Lion Pose) Or called ‘Singh Mudra’. In this, the person roars like a lion or in a calm manner and pulls his tongue out with full force in the direction of the chin. Let us know what positive changes occur in the body with this 40 second exercise.
There are more than 40 muscles in the face and neck area, which we rarely use in daily life:
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Platysma and jaw toning: When you stick your tongue out to its full potential, there is a deep stretch on the Platysma, a major muscle of the neck, and the jawline. This 40 second stretch on a regular basis tightens the sagging skin and reduces the ‘double chin’ naturally.
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Accelerating blood circulation in the face: With this posture, the flow of oxygenated blood in the micro blood vessels (capillaries) of the head and face suddenly increases. This removes dullness from the face, increases collagen production and gives a natural glow to the skin without the use of any chemical cream.
The butterfly-shaped thyroid gland is located in the lower part of the throat, which controls the body’s metabolism:
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Hormonal Balance: The process of pulling out the tongue and simultaneously exhaling deeply puts internal pressure on the thyroid and parathyroid glands. This pressure helps in balancing the secretion of hormones by removing blood stagnation in these glands.
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Prevention of throat infections and tonsils: This exercise massages the vocal cords, pharynx and tonsils. For those who often suffer from sore throat, phlegm or tonsillitis, this action increases local immunity.
The main reason for snoring while sleeping at night is the loosening of the muscles of the tongue and soft palate and obstructing the airway:
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Strengthening of airways: Stretching the tongue out for 40 seconds strengthens the base muscle (Genioglossus) of the tongue.
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Deep sleep: When the toning of the tongue improves, the tongue does not fall back towards the throat while sleeping, due to which the respiratory tract remains open. It is very effective in reducing mild symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and slowing down the sound of snoring.
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Relief from mental stress: According to yoga experts, the face and jaw area hold our emotional stress the most. When we are angry or stressed, we unconsciously clench our teeth and jaw. By taking out the tongue and exhaling, the tension in the jaw is released in an instant, which gives peace to the nervous system.
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Voice clarity and speech purity: This exercise is very beneficial in the problem of stammering, stammering or heavy voice in children or adults. It removes stiffness of the tongue and makes the pronunciation of words clear and sweet.
To get the full benefit of this activity, it is important to follow the correct technique:
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In the morning, sit in Sukhasana or Vajrasana on an empty stomach and keep the spine straight.
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Keep both hands spread on the knees and straighten the fingers.
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Take a deep breath in through the nose.
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After this, open the mouth as wide as possible and pull your tongue out towards the chin.
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Fix your gaze between the two eyebrows (Ajna Chakra / Third Eye) or on the tip of the nose.
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Exhale from the mouth with the sound of ‘Ha…’ and hold the tongue in this posture with a stretch for 30 to 40 seconds.
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After this, take the tongue inside, close the mouth and lightly massage the throat. This can be repeated 2 to 3 times daily.