The breathing technique known as mewing was developed by Professor John Mew and his son Mike Mew. It aims to guide the placement of the tongue on the palate in a cyclical pattern to change the jaw bone structure and enhance facial aesthetics. Let’s explore the effective way to practice mewing breathing.
1 Proper breathing technique for mewing without causing difficulty in breathing
To apply the correct mewing breathing technique effectively without causing difficulty in breathing, you need to adhere to the following five basic principles:
- Place the tongue correctly
- Align the jaw position
- Breathe evenly through the nose
- Swallow saliva at the right timing
- Practice mewing breathing regularly
Follow the five basic principles
Once you have followed the five basic principles, you can perform the mewing breathing method by following these steps:
Place your entire tongue on the upper palate
In addition, to make it easier to place the tongue on the palate, you can swallow saliva or open your mouth and pronounce the sound “N” to hold the tongue in that position. You can also click your tongue and hold it in the front position before clicking.
Proper tongue placement for mewing:
To properly place the tongue for mewing, you should do it in the most comfortable way by placing the tongue behind the back molars, pressing against the hard palate. Next, push the entire tongue against the palate, close your lips, and ensure that the teeth in both jaws lightly touch each other.
Proper jaw placement without misalignment during mewing:
You should place the jawbones correctly and avoid using excessive force, especially not grinding the teeth as it can cause jaw misalignment. You just need to lightly touch the teeth in the jaws and place the tongue behind the back molars and push the tongue against the palate.
Breathe evenly through the nose during mewing
Breathing evenly through the nose during mewing:
Breathing through the nose during mewing will help reduce the risk of changes in the jawbone, teeth, and chewing activity. When you breathe evenly through the nose while mewing, the aesthetics of your face and the oral health will be significantly improved.
Tongue position during swallowing:
To perform mewing effectively, you should practice swallowing saliva correctly while placing the tongue. You can follow these counting steps:
- Count 1: Close your mouth and place the tongue on the upper throat
- Count 2: Retract the tongue backward
- Count 3: Swallow saliva
2 Common mistakes when practicing mewing breathing
Mouth breathing
Mouth breathing
Mewing breathing should not be done through the mouth as it can distort the structure of the skull, soft tissues, and respiratory health. Additionally, air passing through the mouth will not be filtered and warmed, affecting the oxygen supply to the body.
Breathing without using the diaphragm:
Performing breathing without using the diaphragm
Breathing with the diaphragm will help your body function better and promote a calm and relaxed state of mind. When breathing with the diaphragm, our abdomen will expand when inhaling and contract when exhaling. If you don’t use the diaphragm while breathing, you may increase the risk of respiratory diseases and reduce lung ventilation.
Applying excessive force on the teeth in both jaws:
Applying excessive force on the teeth in both jaws
When practicing mewing, you need to perform it in the most comfortable position with the teeth in both jaws in the correct position. You should avoid grinding the teeth too tightly as this can put pressure on the teeth and palate, causing tooth wear or jaw misalignment.
Placing only the tip of the tongue on the palate:
Placing only the tip of the tongue on the palate
To perform mewing breathing effectively, you need to place the entire tongue on the palate. You can practice spelling the letter “S” or use chewing gum to easily place the tongue on the palate.
Lack of consistency:
You need to be consistent and committed to regular practice
To achieve success in applying the mewing breathing technique, you need to be consistent and committed to regular practice. Mewing requires a long period of time and effort to achieve results.
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3 Why do people feel difficulty in breathing while practicing mewing?
Incorrect tongue placement obstructs the airway
When practicing mewing, you may experience difficulty in breathing due to the following reasons:
- Incorrect tongue placement obstructs the airway, causing breathing obstruction. Additionally, if you have a small, deeply concave palate, you are more likely to experience this condition.
- Uncomfortable training posture that is too rigid can affect the tongue placement and cause difficulty in breathing.
- Improper jaw closure can also put pressure on the jawbone, affecting the process of food chewing and the respiratory system.
Above is our sharing about the correct mewing breathing technique without causing difficulty in breathing. We hope you will take note and practice the mewing breathing technique effectively.
Source: Nha Khoa Viet Smile, Nha Khoa Thùy Anh
