jaw movement

Eyewish,

Possibly there is something attempting to distract you during your meditation. Perhaps changing from a stationary meditation to an active one such as walking a labyrinth or through the woods might fulfill the 'need' for movement.

Another possibility is, perhaps physically, your meridians have been damaged and the jaw/tongue movements are the body's way of re-aligning them. I would recommend visiting a acupuncturist to assist you with this matter.

I would recommend also to meditate on this subject. Keep an open mind and heart and acknowledge thoughts and sensations as they come but do not dwell on them. Ask for answers before you begin.

What about holding something in your mouth while you meditate? Not between your teeth, but rather under your tongue and against the roof of your mouth, large enough that it holds your jaws open slightly (and is not small enough to choke on). Perhaps a gem stone relating to the throat chakra.

By my strongest feeling is perhaps there is something deep within your psyche that is too traumatic to be found at this time, and thus the distractions come when you near it. Ask for assistance in revealing only that which you can handle per session, and for help assimilating it into your consciousness as needed for your spiritual growth.

Best wishes to you.

Abundancia