Tongue Press face yoga exercise

Tongue Press

๐Ÿ”ท Jawline & Chin ยท updated September 2026

โฑ 30 seconds๐Ÿ” 3 sets

Targets: under-chin (mylohyoid), tongue posture

How to do it

  1. 1Sit tall and press the whole flat of your tongue against the roof of your mouth.
  2. 2Keep pressing while you slowly tilt your head back a few centimeters.
  3. 3Hold 10 seconds โ€” the area under your chin should feel firm and engaged.
  4. 4Lower, relax, repeat.

Why it works

  • โ€ข One of the most direct under-chin activators
  • โ€ข Trains resting tongue posture ('mewing' done gently)
  • โ€ข Invisible โ€” you can do it in a meeting

Common mistakes

  • โ€ข Pressing only the tongue tip instead of the whole tongue
  • โ€ข Straining the neck backward
  • โ€ข Clenching teeth together

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