The swallowing muscles
This exercise is to relax the swallowing muscles.
These are attached to the mandible (jawbone) from base to tip and
converge upon the top of the larynx.
To relax these muscles, use the fingers of both hands to press gently, on one side and then the other, the soft part of the throat between the chin and the Adam's apple, starting under the hinge of the jaw.
Gently massage these muscles until they are soft and pliable, moving the fingers gradually until they are directly under the chin.
In this position, swallow, and you will feel downward pressure in the throat.
It is vitally important that this area be kept relaxed, soft and pliable during all phases of voice production. This can be checked so easily with the fingers that there is no excuse for tension here.
