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Khechari alternative - using the tongue for deep states

Summary

, 7 min

A gentler alternative to Khechari Mudra: since the tongue and the left brain's language center work together, fully relaxing the jaw and tongue at each word heard in the head quiets the talking mind. Paired with Shambhavi Mudra, this frees attention into the right hippocampus. Also covers writing out worries before meditation.

In this video

Teaches
Relaxing the tongue
Discusses
Khechari mudraLeft and right brainRight hippocampusShambhavi mudraMind chatter
Mentions
Lahiri MahasayaDownload PhaseSpiritual eyeAjna chakraWriting therapySelf-compassion

Key moments

00:00An easier alternative to Khechari Mudra00:55Why Khechari's held tongue stills the talking left brain02:01Relax the jaw, relax the tongue, relax more at every word02:58Downloads from the right hippocampus that surprise you03:55Combining it with Shambhavi Mudra at the spiritual eye04:41The relaxed tongue slips back slightly04:55For those not yet at Khechari, or who can't do it05:35Write out what's bothering you, then return to meditation06:15Be realistic and kind to yourself