Indirectly Moving Your Maxilla (Forward and Up)

Summary

This video explores the relationship between head and torso posture, particularly in relation to a recessed jawline (Magilla). The speaker critiques the common practice of mewing, suggesting that it doesn’t address the root issue of misaligned torso and rib cage. Instead, they advocate for a holistic approach, emphasizing the need for conscious body movement and realignment to reposition the head and jaw properly. The video promotes the Alexander Technique and conscious guidance as methods for long-term posture correction, with the goal of improving both facial structure and overall body functionality.

Takeaways

• 😀 People concerned with improving the appearance of their face and jawline often focus on the position of the Magilla (jaw), which can be affected by posture.
• 😀 Mewing, the practice of pushing the tongue against the roof of the mouth to move the Magilla up, is a popular remedy, but it may not address the root cause of the issue.
• 😀 Modern people often have a forward head posture, which is mistakenly thought to be the main cause of a recessed Magilla, but the real problem lies in misalignment of the rib cage and torso.
• 😀 A rib cage that is tilted back at the top and pushed forward at the bottom can lead to the head being pulled back, which affects the position of the Magilla.
• 😀 Good posture isn't just about aligning the head; it also requires ensuring the rib cage and back are properly aligned to support the head's position.
• 😀 The speaker advocates for a posture model where the head is positioned forward and up, rather than pulled back or down, to improve facial structure.
• 😀 Changing posture involves consciously realigning the rib cage, spine, and pelvis, not just focusing on head positioning or tongue posture.
• 😀 Mewing may offer slight improvements in jawline appearance by strengthening facial muscles, but it doesn't address the misalignment of the torso that impacts the Magilla's position.
• 😀 Moving the head forward and up is possible by improving posture and reorienting the torso, which allows fascia in the head and neck to function properly.
• 😀 The speaker's system, based on conscious guidance and control, encourages gradual changes in posture over time to improve both head positioning and overall health.
• 😀 Rather than relying on temporary fixes like chin tucks or mewing, the speaker suggests a holistic approach to posture correction for long-term benefits.

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