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Relax the Tongue to Silence the Mind

Summary

, 4 min

A three-step technique for quieting the linguistic mind through the tongue: relax the jaw, relax the tongue until it slips slightly back, then notice its micro-movements with each thought and relax it further. Frames the method with the 80-20 rule of neural pathways, by which yoga uses the body to change the mind.

In this video

Teaches
Relaxing the tongue
Discusses
80-20 ruleMind chatter
Mentions
Left and right brainMind-body connection

Key moments

00:00The tongue and the language center of the brain01:04The 80-20 rule: yoga uses the body to change the mind01:56Steps one and two: relax the jaw, then the tongue02:32Step three: notice micro-movements and notch the tongue down03:25A feedback loop that deepens with practice