Facial Relaxation

Facial relaxation is simply a technique of relaxing the muscles in the face and often in the rest of the head.  Many progressive relaxation techniques begin with facial relaxation.  Relaxing your face and head is a powerful way to relax your entire mind and body and prepare for birthing, especially if you you give yourself additional suggestions such as:

• Every time I relax the muscles in my face and head, they will relax more deeply, even more quickly than the time before
• When I relax the muscles in my face and head, the rest of my body will automatically relax, taking my entire body to a deep level of relaxation
• As I relax my lower jaw, all of my birthing muscles instantly relax

Facial Relaxation Script