Welcome to the Equalization Gym!

Here, you will learn techniques to improve your oral function. You will be taken on a journey of self-exploration into your tongue, lips, cheeks and throat function. Through the journey, you will not only increase proprioception of your orofacial muscles, control and awareness over them, leading to better equalization outcomes, but you will also improve your general health.

Our Goal

The goal of this website and the accompanying course is to help you understand and appreciate the anatomy and function of the equalization organs by teaching you how to self-assess yourself for issues, through observation, exercises and self-massages. By the end of the course, you will be in a better position to learn any equalization techniques, including the Frenzel, Mouthfill and hands free equalization (BTV/VTO).

This course does not replace the need for a freediving instructor but it is a companion to your freediving course. You may find it particularly useful if you have tried for a couple of weeks to Frenzel but are still unable to do it.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction
1.2 Meet Your Instructor
1.3 Why Doesn’t My Equalization Work?
1.4 Learning Objectives
1.5 How To Use This Course?
Module 2: The Tongue
2.1 Tongue Structure and Assessment
2.2 Tongue Exercises
2.3 Tongue Massages and Stretches
Module 3: The Jaws and Cheeks
3.1 Jaw and Cheek Structure and Assessment
3.2 Jaw and Cheek Exercises
3.3 Jaw and Cheek Massages
Module 4: The Nasal Cavity and Sinuses
4.2 Exercise 1: Sensing the Craniosacral Rhythm
4.3 Exercise 2: Harnessing the Power of Humming
4.4 Exercise 3: Exploring Tongue Posture
4.5 Additional and Optional Readings
Module 5: Lips, Chewing and Swallowing
5.1 Chewing and Swallowing
5.2 Lip Exercises
5.3 Lip and Face Massages
Module 6: Conclusion
6.1 Summary of Equalization Gym
6.2 A Letter from Your Instructor

You will optimize your orofacial muscular function, leading to better health outcomes.

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