Face concerns
Original Body Care resourceWritten and reviewed by Mallika Some, instructor at Body Care by Mallika. Open her profile.Face Yoga for facial tension
Facial tension is often a daytime habit: jaw clenched at a desk, brows up at a screen, lips pressed thin. Face Yoga at Body Care treats that as something to notice and release, then to strengthen without returning to the grip. If you have diagnosed TMJ disorder, recent dental surgery, or chronic headaches, get clinical advice before adding resistance work.
Written and reviewed by Mallika Some. Last reviewed 2026-09-08. All FAQs.
To be a good teacher you have to pass the test of patience — and you have to read the student's mind. Most people come with one problem. After they start practising, the actual problem is often something else.
That is not a claim that Face Yoga treats anxiety or grief. It is why her classes are live, small enough to see, and not a faceless library of drills.
Questions students actually ask
Why do I feel emotional during face work?
Mallika has spent 25 years watching students arrive for a physical complaint and discover something else was sitting underneath. The face holds expression. A class is not therapy, but it is allowed to feel quietly human. Nothing has to be shared.
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The mistakes Mallika Some sees in first-time Face Yoga students — from rushing, to over-clenching, to skipping the practice entirely.
- How often should I practise Face Yoga?
Mallika Some's classroom rule: a short Face Yoga block, regularly, beats an occasional long session. How often to practise if you are starting out.
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