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In everyday life, we do not think about how important the tongue is. We just have it and use it, without thinking about its correct position in the mouth. However, our pronunciation and the health of our upper respiratory tract, as well as the shape of our face, depend on the correct \u201eposture\u201d of the tongue. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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The tongue is a real muscle. You could even say it is one big muscle, which, by the way, has a big job to do. It plays an active part in eating (thanks to its surface covering the taste buds, it picks up flavours, helps break down food), drinking (sucking) and, of course, speaking. When it is not in use, the tongue rests quietly in the mouth, waiting for the next task and... this is where the problems can begin. <\/span><\/p>\n

What the tongue should look like at rest (cobra position) <\/b> <\/span><\/h2>\n

When we are sleeping and awake, lying down, sitting, standing and walking, not speaking, eating or drinking, our mouth should be closed and our tongue should rest comfortably on the tip of the tongue between the gum shaft and the upper incisors. In turn, the sides of the tongue should touch the molars - the whole tongue remains relaxed and \u201ewide\u201d. This is the so-called cobra position, vertical-horizontal, the only correct way to hold the tongue behind the teeth. <\/span><\/p>\n

So are there any other positions?<\/strong> Unfortunately, yes. Many people - perhaps even you? - hold their tongue completely differently. E.g. resting the tip against the lower incisors. Tapered. Lying behind the lower teeth. Slightly extended. Observe your tongue: Where is it now? What shape does it have? All right, all right - you might think. - Just what does it all matter to me? <\/span><\/p>\n

\"Joga<\/p>\n

Correct tongue posture and facial health and appearance <\/b> <\/span><\/h2>\n

Contrary to what you might think, the way we hold our tongue at rest has a huge impact on our health and the shape of our face, as well as the appearance of our figure. Yes, yes, this is no joke - a lot really depends on the tongue. The aforementioned cobra position, or vertical-horizontal, should develop in each and every one of us as early as childhood and be maintained throughout our adult lives. Unfortunately, bad habits (e.g. thumb-sucking, excessive use of a dummy) or anatomical defects (abnormally developed teeth, curvature of the jaw, hypertrophy of the tonsils, etc.) can cause our tongue to position itself incorrectly. Usually, instead of adhering to the palate, it will lie on the bottom of the mouth. <\/span><\/p>\n

Such a position has its consequences:<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n