Face concerns
Original Body Care resourceWritten and reviewed by Mallika Some, instructor at Body Care by Mallika. Open her profile.Face Yoga for the jawline
Face Yoga can strengthen and release the muscles that shape the jawline, and it can reduce a clenched look. It cannot sculpt bone or reliably remove a genetically full lower face. Mallika teaches jaw work together with neck posture, because a forward head position changes how the jaw reads in a photograph. Results take regular practice, not a weekend challenge.
Written and reviewed by Mallika Some. Last reviewed 2026-09-08. All FAQs.
A 'missing jawline' is several different things: fat under the chin, a slack A thin sheet of muscle in the neck that can change how the jawline and mouth corners sit., a clenched masseter that widens the face, or simply a phone-neck. Body Care classes look at which of those is actually present instead of handing everyone the same chin-lift video.
Questions students actually ask
I grind my teeth. Can I still do jaw Face Yoga?
Often yes, but the first job is release, not more clenching. If you have TMJ pain, a click, or a dentist's warning, get clinical advice before adding resistance.
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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.
- What is Face Yoga?
Face Yoga is a short, guided practice of facial exercises, relaxation and massage. Mallika Some explains how Body Care teaches it in live classes.
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