Temple Release

How to do it

1. 1

   Place the heel of your palms on your temples.

2. 2

   Press gently and make circles (30 seconds).

3. 3

   Open and close your mouth to feel the muscle move.

4. 4

   Repeat twice on each side.

Why it works

The temporalis at your temples is also a chewing muscle — one-sided chewing or clenching knots up one side. That tension tugs on the eye area, so releasing it loosens the whole region around the eyes.

Common mistakes

• Poking with fingertips — use the broad heel of your palm instead.
• Clenching while massaging — keep molars slightly apart so the muscle can release.
• Stopping after a few seconds — the temporalis is broad; give it the full 30 seconds.

Signs you're doing it right

Your temples should feel pleasantly released, with the looseness spreading to your eyes and forehead.

Cautions

• · Stop if a headache worsens.