Anyone who has experienced jaw tension will know just how painful it can be. It can impact your sleep, lead to headaches, and the pain—which can range from mild to severe—may impact your quality of life. If you’ve tried a night guard or have quit chewing gum and you’re still clenching your jaw or feeling tension and pain, then stress could be the culprit. Yoga is one way of addressing the root cause of stress. Not only can yoga help lower stress levels and give you the tools to manage the demands of everyday life, but it can also actively relax and soothe your jaw muscles too. Regular practice can reduce the frequency and intensity of jaw clenching and the pain associated with it. Latest Videos From Serena Arora, a yoga therapist with over 20 years of experience, says there’s a link between the jaw and the sacrum—the bone at the base of your spine. “The sacrum and the jaw are intricately connected and mirror each other. When one is tight or rigid, chances are …