A yoga therapist says tension in your jaw and sacrum can be linked—this routine will soothe both

Woman lies on her back on a yoga mat, with one arm overhead and one knee bent.

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.