Utilizing the tongue to stretch out your throat is the initial stage of Tongue yoga. [1]
Stick the tip of Trixie tongue tricks as far out as possible and touch it against the roof of your mouth; repeat this exercise 10 times.
This exercise can be combined with Hatha Yoga Pradipika practice of gradually cutting away lower frenulum to create a long tongue over a period of months or years.
Stretching the Tongue
Stretching your tongue is one of the best ways to strengthen and function of it, relieving tension and discomfort at the same time. Like diaphragms, tongues serve as “bridges” between conscious and unconscious parts of the body – so moving or stretching these areas can help regulate or rewrite unconscious programs that you no longer wish for.
To perform this exercise, stick out your tongue as far as it will go and bring it into contact with the back of your palate, touching only part of the gumline and/or touching the uvula at the back of your throat before even entering your nasal cavity – known as Khechari mudra in Hatha yoga. Repeat several times daily and eventually you should be able to hold this position longer until eventually touching both elements – touch uvula at back and enter nasal cavity! This exercise should eventually allow for Khechari mudra as part of Hatha yoga.
Churning of the Tongue
Tongue yoga exercises are intended to strengthen facial muscles and shape of the jawline while increasing proper blood flow and brain functioning. While they can help these goals, tongue yoga should only be conducted under supervision by an experienced hatha yoga teacher.
Khecari mudra is an advanced yogaic practice wherein one rolls his/her tongue up to touch the roof of their mouth, also known as the palate, initially. Over time and with practice, this gesture becomes increasingly spiritual; many believe that Khecari Mudra can open the gates of heaven allowing one to experience eternal bliss.
Attaining this position requires gradually cutting away at the tongue’s lingual frenulum over an extended period. At first, maintaining this position may be challenging; patience should be shown during these early stages as practice continues. Continuous churning of tongue in nasal cavity produces liquid that has different flavors; initial stages will produce salty liquid that needs to be spit out, followed by sweet flavors eventually producing “Amrit”, or nectar which should be consumed by yogis as nourishment for their bodies.
Churning of the Nasal Cavity
Khechari mudra or tongue lock is an advanced yogic practice in which one folds their tongue back so it touches the palate of their mouth, before moving further back and slipping into their nasal cavity behind. It is said to help overcome thirst, hunger, decay and death and it should only be attempted under guidance from an experienced yogi. It may take months or years to master this gesture fully so it should only ever be attempted as directed.
To achieve this, the tongue must be stretched progressively over a period of months and its lingual frenulum cut away stepwise, so it can reach beyond its palate and enter the nasal cavity. Churning in this space stimulates certain points and centers of the brain and produces saliva-like liquid that initially tastes bitter before gradually sweetening over time; this nectar nourishes body parts while aiding astral travel by distancing oneself from physical bodies. Yogis claim it helps them detach from physical bodies for astral travel.
Flow of Nectar
Khechari Mudra is an advanced yoga practice involving curving the tongue backwards past the soft palate, creating an advanced form of tongue curling. While initially this may be difficult, regular practice allows one to experience spiritual nectar flow that awakens and balances one’s entire energy body – amrita being one such spiritual nectar which energizes our bodies, overcome hunger thirst fear as well as lead them closer to enlightenment according to Kabir.
At some point, the tongue may slide into the nasopharynx behind the soft palate and touch a bony structure known as the pituitary gland – at which point yoga texts claim Sushumna Nadi (divine life current) begins its awakening process.
Yoga Nidra, which is an extremely relaxing yoga posture, often serves as the companion practice. These two practices combined can create an effective combination that helps quiet the mind, deepen meditation and lead to profoundly transformative experiences.