This three-step craniosacral massage, brought to you by an esthetician, will help relieve jaw tension at home.

CueSarah Clarks gift that keeps on giving: A three-step, tension-busting, at-home jaw massage.

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Sarah Clark is an esthetician and biodynamic craniosacral therapist.

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Essentially, her work connects skin health with overall health.

This tension, she explains, can potentially create puffiness, blocked nasal sinuses, and more.

And on a deeper level, it can cause strain to the rest of the body.

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Sarah Clark is an esthetician and biodynamic craniosacral therapist.

Our skin as an organ, it all is connected.

Feel that mandible safely let go.

Next, use the knuckles between your index and middle finger to glide and massage your jawline.

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The back of your hands should face up toward your lips/nose/eyes.

Use your thumbs to hook under your mandible and glide out toward your ears in the same way.

It can be found by gently biting and clenching down.

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you’re able to gently knead this area like dough, playing with soft and firm pressures.

Now relax and soak up the season with a bit less tension.

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Black hair woman wearing a grey and white bra giving herself a deep cleansing session with a face brush and Gatineau skincare face wash lotion, after her shower. Studio skincare portrait over isolated background.

A curvy woman applying cleansing balms and smiling to her reflection in the mirror.

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