Are you experiencing popping, clicking, or tension in your jaw? Or perhaps you’re feeling pain, tension, or numbness in your womb space? Well, guess what? The answer to these discomforts might lie in an unexpected place – your pelvis and jaw are more connected than you might think!
Many of us tend to believe that these two areas of the body are completely separate entities, but the truth is that they are intricately linked. In this blog, I am thrilled to share with you the fascinating connection between your voice and your womb. Brace yourself for an eye-opening journey!
Now, if you’re seeking holistic practices and education that can aid in releasing tension from both your jaw and womb space, you’re in the right place. No need for mouth guards or spending exorbitant amounts of money for relief. I’ll guide you through accessible techniques that will leave you feeling rejuvenated and free from discomfort. Get ready to discover a whole new level of mind-body connection!
Sister I implore you to break your silence. I earnestly beseech you to let your voice, with its unique and earth-shaking tremor, resound in the world.
Throughout the ages, women have been the guardians of wisdom, carrying cultures forward through the ages by passing down stories through oral tradition. We are weavers of intricate webs with our tales, and healers with our melodic songs.
Each time I sing,( even though I’m not that good at it) I feel a profound sense of healing. And you, too, possess a remarkable gift – your voice is a special remedy, carefully crafted to mend your heart and reconnect you with the very essence of your soul. Women have always sung, amplifying collective intentions and commemorating significant milestones in culture such as menstruation, pregnancy, birth, marriage, and death.
In my in-person sessions, workshops, retreats and intensives, I try to gather us with a song, chant, or mantra. To my pleasant surprise, at the end of our time together, I consistently receive feedback that singing was one of the most potent and transformative tools my students experienced during the training. Singing not only feels wonderful, but it is also undeniably beneficial for you.
As humans, we have inherited various ways to cope with stress, practices that have been passed down by our ancestors over millennia. Singing is one such practice. Ideally, we strive to respond to stress in a healthy manner, without feeling immobilized or falling into patterns of guilt or blame. One of the ways humans have evolved to manage stress is through a process known as “Tending and mending.”
This response to stress encourages integration of the experience through sharing, physical contact, and bonding. In this state, an incredibly powerful neurotransmitter and hormone called oxytocin is released from the hypothalamus. Oxytocin, which is also released in large amounts during orgasm and triggers contractions in the uterus during birth, floods our bodies when we sing in groups. When we feel safe, supported, and connected to the whole, oxytocin is unleashed.
Promoting the release of oxytocin is also a potent method to counterbalance the effects of major stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. Yes, you read it correctly – by continuing to sing, you will gradually restore balance to your body and mind, mitigating the impact of stress. So, keep singing and let the healing power of your voice reverberate within you.
Experience the Power of Vibrational Healing with the Vagus Nerve
Not only does singing have the incredible ability to release oxytocin, but it is also a remarkable tool for activating the parasympathetic division of our autonomic nervous system. This division, known as the “rest, digest, and reproduce” system, is primarily controlled by the vagus nerve.
Often referred to as the wandering nerve, the vagus nerve originates from the amygdala and extends its reach to the larynx. From there, it travels through the throat, making its way down the digestive system and internal organs, all the way to the cervix.
By creating vibrations in the throat through singing, humming, or even sighing, we can effectively stimulate the vagus nerve, helping to restore balance to our nervous system. This process allows our body to shift from a state of alertness, hyper-vigilance, and stress to a state of deep relaxation and tranquility.
Discover the Profound Connection between the Jaw and Pelvis
The connection between our voice and our womb can be traced back to our earliest stages of development in the womb. During this embryological phase, two depressions form on the dorsal side of the embryo. These depressions eventually evolve into the oropharyngeal membrane, which gives rise to the mouth, and the cloacal membrane, which forms the opening to the urinary, digestive, and reproductive tracts.
As the spine develops, it creates a bridge between these two regions. However, the connection and memories from these early developmental stages always remain within our bodies.
Unveiling the Fascinating Fascial System
The connection between the jaw, representing our voice, and the pelvis, symbolizing the womb, extends beyond the cellular level. It also encompasses the intricate network of fascia. Fascia can be described as a complex web of soft tissue that envelops our entire body, interweaving between individual muscles and organs.
A significant fascial line extends from the tip of the coccyx, or tailbone, all the way to the tip of the tongue. When we consciously relax and soften our jaw, this relaxation resonates throughout our pelvis and the muscles of the pelvic floor.
Embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing as you explore the profound connections within your body. By embracing the power of vibration, you can unlock the potential for deep relaxation, restoration, and harmony.
Practice to Release Jaw + Pelvic Floor Tension
Find a quiet space in your home where you can sit alone, undisturbed in silence for 5 – 10 minutes.
- Guide your body in a comfortable position, either seated or lying down.
- Make whatever final adjustments you need to before resting in a place of complete stillness.
If it’s comfortable for you, close your eyes. - Guide your hands to your womb. Connect thumbs over the navel and guide the index fingers to touch as they face the floor – creating an inverted, downward-facing triangle over the womb. If you don’t feel like touching yourself, that’s okay. Know that you can always hover your hands above your body.
- Relax your jaw and sense that your tongue is wide in the mouth. Allow even the back of your tongue to become soft.
- For this ritual, we will explore Brahmaree Breath — an ancient Hatha Yoga practice used to emulate the sound of the honey bees to bring stillness and expansion to the mind, body, and spirit.
- Keep your jaw soft and gently close your lips. Guide the tongue to the roof of your mouth.
- Take a long, expansive inhale through the nose and feel your lungs expand 360 degrees inside of your ribs.
- As you exhale, keep your lips close while making a humming sound… just like the honey bee.
- Create a small pause between the end of your exhale and the beginning of your next inhale to pause, be curious, and notice the effects of the breath.
- Practice this breath ten times or as you feel is needed for you and your unique body.
This practice is a wonderful ally to those who experience jaw and/or pelvis tension, anxiety, stress, migraine headaches, digestive issues, and insomnia
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