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Articulation Practice & Play

Ya-Ya Waggle

Allow the jaw to release into gravity. Place your finger tips on the jaw to ensure that it remains calm and open during this tongue exercise. Gently reach the body of the tongue toward an /i/ (EE) shape, then release the tongue back toward neutral. Explore this movement several times, aiming for slow, smooth, and […]

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Rolling the Tongue Body Forward

Lightly anchor the tip of the tongue behind the bottom teeth. Maintaining this contact, gently, slowly, and smoothly roll the body of the tongue forward. Allow the tongue to gently stretch. As you release the tongue body forward, can you release any excess effort you may be feeling in the jaw or throat? Can you […]

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Articulation Floodgates Practice & Play Vibration & Resonance

Tongue: Forward Release

Extend the tongue forward past the lips, moving slowly, smoothly, and gently. Once your tongue is extended, bring your attention to your breath and any excess effort you may be feeling in the tongue or throat. Can you allow this excess effort to fall away? Try this exercise a few times in a row, aiming […]

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Articulation Floodgates Practice & Play Vibration & Resonance

Tongue Circles

Use your tongue to massage the inside of your lips in slow, smooth circles. Allow your breath to continue, unmanaged. As you work, imagine that you are creating more space or a gentler contact between the lips and the teeth. Allow the lips to feel soft and mobile. When you’re finished, try to take your […]