Khechari mudra – Gesture to achieve heightened state of knowledge
Khechari Mudra is a special yoga practice. Most mudras are done with the hands, but this one is done with the tongue. In it, the tongue is rolled back and lifted upward. This mudra is believed to be a yogic sign that helps the artist achieve an advanced state of knowledge. This is one of the most unusual yoga practices, perhaps because it seems a bit strange even for those who practice yoga regularly.
There are two forms of this mudra:
Simple Form (Nabho Mudra): You roll your tongue back and gently place it upward inside the mouth. This is safe and usually recommended today.
Advanced Form (Khechari Mudra): In old times, yogis trained the tongue to go even deeper using special methods. This form is very difficult and not advised in modern times.
Khechari Mudra is often practiced with meditation and breathing exercises like Ujjayi Pranayama. At the beginner level, it creates warmth in the body. With time, it also helps the brain, nerves, and glands work better.
Yogis believe that with deep practice, this mudra calms the mind, keeps the body free from illness, and brings peace. At the highest level, they say the yogi can taste the “nectar” inside the body and feel a connection with the divine.
Benefits :
There are many health benefits which are associated with Khechari Mudra. Some of the most common are –
1)- If practiced regularly, it is believed to give people a melodious tone.
2)- It is said to give a pleasant glow to the face, and reduces the accumulation of fat on the abdomen. It is said to free the mind of anger, ego, attachment, desire, hatred and hatred
3)- It increases energy and vitality
Khechari mudra should be practiced early in the morning. However, before trying any yoga pose or gesture, no matter how simple it is, it is necessary to get a doctor examined.
Follow the steps :
- To perform the office posture, you need to do
- Roll your tongue backwards so that its tip touches the uvula located behind your mouth.
- Roll your tongue backwards so that it enters the nasal cavity above your soft palate. Breathe in and create snoring from the back of your throat and then exhale.
- Swallow any saliva that accumulates in your mouth, which leaves a hint. Many people face some difficulty in completing this pose because their frenulum (the membrane under the tongue) does not allow the tongue to reach much back and up. However, the regular practice of khechari mudra makes the frenulum more flexible over time.
Precaution:
Khechari Mudra, an advanced Hatha Yoga practice, is traditionally taught from a young age under the guidance of a Guru. It is not recommended in modern times.
