Some gentle yoga practices and calming exercises that could help individuals with facial pain, temporomandibular disorders and migraines. Remember to consult a medical professional prior to starting your practice. 1. Pranayama (Breath Control) Certain Yoga breath control techniques promote calmness, control over thoughts, and reduce stress, especially Anulom Vilom (Alternate Nostril Breathing) pranayama may lessen the perception of pain. 2. Application of Moist Heat Compression over affected areas By placing a hot compress or moist heat compression with a warm towel on the affected area relaxes the muscles by increasing the local blood supply, and this will help relieve pain. 3. Understand and avoid your triggers Muscle movements are the classic triggers for this condition—however, some people with trigeminal neuralgia report experiencing debilitating pain in their faces from cold. Try to write in a journal about your daily activities to pinpoint what things can aggravate your condition. 4. Savasana (Corpse Pose) Savasana is a restorative deep relaxation technique in hatha yoga relieves muscular tension and encourages a sense of calmness, mental clarity, improves concentration, regulates blood pressure, enhances sleep quality and gives a sense of peace. 5. Gentle Neck Stretches Simple, gentle neck movements while stretching slowly while taking deep breaths can alleviate tension and improve flexibility. tilting your head from side to side bringing your head forward rotating your head from side to side It is important to make sure you let your shoulders relax when doing these types of neck exercises. These can help loosen these muscles, giving your face some relief. 6. Calm your TMJ Apply cold or warm compresses to the jaw area, Relaxation techniques to reduce jaw tension, and Avoid excessive jaw activities like yawning wide or gum chewing. Over-the-counter pain relievers may provide temporary relief. 7. Viparita Karani or Legs-up-the-Wall Pose This restorative pose encourages relaxation and aids pain management by allowing gentle blood flow towards the face and brain. 8. Balasana or Child’s Pose The child’s Pose is a gentle resting pose. It releases tension in the back, shoulders, and neck. It promotes relaxation and may provide relief from facial pain. 9. Marjaryasana-Bitilasana or Cat-Cow Pose Cat-Cow Pose increases the flexibility of the neck, shoulders and spine. The dynamic movement involves alternating between arching the back (cat pose) and extending it (cow pose). During this stretch, the tailbone is activated and releases tension from the neck and upper back. 10. Legs-up-the-Wall Pose (Viparita Karani): This is a restorative pose. It allows gentle blood flow towards the face and brain and promotes relaxation, reduces anxiety and stress, and provides pain relief from jaw aches and headaches. 11. Meditation Mindfulness meditation, a central aspect of yoga, can help one become more aware of their body and pain sensations, potentially aiding in better pain management. Facial Pain includes a vast variety of disorders and needs to be consulted by a healthcare provider or an orofacial pain specialist. Remember it is of utmost importance to consult with your medical healthcare provider and a trained yoga instructor prior to practicing a new yoga routine. Furthermore if symptoms are still severe and not relieved, it is best to take a consultation with your orofacial pain specialist or TMJ specialist.