Mudrasliterally means sealsSushumna (center of the spine) and sitrini (a thin channel which is located inside spinal column, (sushumna), steadily transforms as we practice mudras and pranayamas. A new universe begins to unfold, as we become sensitive to the power increment, that circulates and kisses every cell in our bodies. At this unction all our dreams become possible. As we redirect se!ual downward currents towards higher centers, we begin to feel all sort of ecstatic e!periences. "his transformation intensely mesmeri#es us and modifies the pillars and foundation of our personality and being$ness."he spine gradually transforms into an instrument of rapturous and euphoric energy, which evolves and begins caressing us with an incredible soft hand, a soft hand that seems to belong to a miraculous lovingmother. %n other words, that e!perience, which started as ecstatic, e!hilarant, euphoric, and sometimes violent, becomes (in due course) the most wonderful blissful e!perience ever felt$ an e!perience of purelove and devotion.As the evolution of this power continues, it continues to flood and transform each and every single cell in the physical body, every channel in the subtle body, and every corner of the causal e!panded body. "he e!perience is so delightful and entrancing that its magnetism persuades the five senses to focus &''( on the present moment, created by this bliss that continually unfolds and alters your entire being. "he mind, mesmeri#ed by the upheaval of these stunning energies, willingly turns its attention to the inner and real self.Kechari Mudra, the most powerful mudra)*%+ ,)A+ SA+ S)A+ -)A+ SA+ .S)A+.hechari +udra soaring through the emptiness of supreme consciousness)./.ha0 means Akasa and /1hari0 means to move. "he 2ogi moves in the Akasa, into space."his +udra can be performed if the student has mastered the preliminary training under the unswerving guidance of a teacher, who practices .echari +udra. 3 who has mastered or who practices .echari +udra himself,y the practice of this +udra the 2ogi is free from fainting, hunger, thirst and la#iness. )e is free from diseases, decay, old age and death. "his +udra makes one an 4ordhvaretas. As the body of the 2ogi is filled with nectar, he will not die even if he ingests virulent poisons. "his +udra gives Siddhis to 2ogis.%n this mudra, the tongue is rolled backwards and upwards, during the inhalation, the tongue is forced behind the soft palate and introduced in the nasopharyngeal cavity, with the purpose of reaching the base of the skull behind the posterior nasal orifices. "he ga#e is fi!ed on the center of the forehead. "hisarrangement is said to redirect the flow of prana from %da, -ingala, to Sushumna, )asta$ivha and 5andhari nadis.%t is said in the yoga te!ts, that .echari is the king of all mudras."he tongue has to be elongated to reach a point an inch above the roof of our mouth. "his center is probably the most blissfully susceptible point in the human body. 6hen the yogi arrives at this spot, a mesmeri#ing feeling begins. "his feeling evolves every day, and the unfolding takes the practitioner by the hand and shows him7her the magnificent universe of the self. 1urrents of bliss and ecstasy overwhelm him, and he transforms and transmutes psychologically, bodily, and spiritually, without e!erting himself too much. .echari is like the yogi0s freeway, the yogi0s short cut.%f the whole of humanity would practice .echari +udra, % believe this could shock the foundations of the system that we all are used to following, and there could be an astonishing ump in evolution. )umanity could be transformed from the inside$out. "his techni8ue is so noteworthy, influential, that it could actually change and transform the whole world. -ractitioners of .echari +udra, are already transforming the entire atmosphere that surrounds them, and everyone is unknowingly taking advantageand reaping the benefit without moving a finger. .echari practitioners, without trying, absorb like a thirsty sponge, all negativity lodged in people0s minds and bodies. %n e!change, they transmit luminous and powerful energy to people around them. "his generous process of 94:; will accelerate everyone0s enlightenment, progression, and development. "his happens automatically ust by being in close contactwith them. ,e aware that if you are lucky enough to meet such a yogi, you may feel many positive things in your mind and body, but there will also be a painful operation happening alongside in which the yogi removes bad karmas. "hey are like skilled cancer surgeons, whose only purpose is to e!tract and destroy cancer. As a physical operation involves some physical pain, this spiritual cleanse as well, atthe beginning, causes some emotional distress. After the removal of the karmas is complete, the person heals and energy begins to circulate freely in the three bodies. So, if you are close to such yogi, ust stayand do not get up off the operation table till the whole spiritual cancer has been removed..echari is a personal e!periment in the enlightenment process of the 2ogi< however, the 2ogi practicing it shares his energy and body health globally and without preferences. %n other words, this process happens by itself. =evertheless, the .echari practitioner is absolutely happy to give, even if that impliesthat his own health and vitality may at some point in time be compromised.)e, the yogi, does not care about the implications and impact on his own mental, emotional, and physical health. 6hen he or she e!changes energy and karmas with others and this leads to sickness (illness) for themselves, they are e!ceedingly happy. 6hatever they are going through, if it is not their own ailment but someone else0s, this single fact, fills them with e!treme oy.-utting their overall, emotional, mental, and physical health in stake for the well being of others is one of the greater elations of the .echari +udra practitioner."his e!change and absorption happens by the yogis own will and sometimes by universal grace. "he yogi, in either case, is always aware of what is happening, and always happy of what0s taking place, he will always surrender encircled by colossal love.4n the other hand, it is to be noted that certain painful karmas help people evolve spiritually, in which case the yogi, in anguish, will refrain from taking this kind of pain. ,%n these cases, the yogi will always infuse his energy to speed up the .armic process."he .echari +udra practice affects the nucleus of our personality, and the foundations of the ;54 are shocked. "he shock is to such e!tent, that it may seem as if we are disappearing from the face of the earth, and that is e!actly what happens. "his practice makes you disappear and opens the door to new universes, so you can be reborn in a superior plane of e!istence. "his practice evolves fast, and in three years, you will be astonished with the results. >o not give up..echari means, "o fly through empty space. And that is e!actly what we do. 6e actually dissolve intothat e!pansive space, as particles of salt dissolve into water..echari will transport you into a world of perfect union, peace, and e8uanimity. "he senses disappear and you will be lost, at first, in a land where time and space have never e!isted. 2ou will fly high, and bliss will highack the mind by surprise. .undalini will gradually untie the knots that keep you enslavedto individualism, whichwill not let you e!pand. %t will show you that you are an e!pansive self< that your inner proportions are immeasurable. .echari +udra will take you by the hand and push you to soar through the vastness of your own self..echari unites the Sushumna, %da, and -ingala at the third eye and produces ecstatic bliss. "his union transforms the central nervous system. "his practice actually rewires the entire body and prepares it for immeasurable amounts of bla#ing light. .echari +udra is the most powerful method of meditation that has ever e!isted. %t is the heritage and birth right of every yogi.-racticeAt the beginning stage, you have to roll your tongue back and touch, with the tip, the roof of your mouth. "ry slowly to push your tongue back with your inde! finger and get close to the vicinity of the borderline where the hard and soft palates meet. )ere some advanced practitioners will feel subtle effects, especially if they practice :aroli +udra. *emember that .echari +udra suctions energy from the first and second chakra, where se!ual energy is manufactured by the body. %t is best to save this energy, by the means of :aroli +udra and transmute it into spiritual power by practicing .echari. %f thetongue is short, you have to stretch it by grabbing it with a clean towel and pull it from right to left and up, down and in every direction you can. At this point, you may find many obstacles (physical7mental) arise< however, if you are persistent, a healthy inclination to persevere will steadily develop.5radually try to reach the soft palate and strongly press it with the tip of your tongue. .eep pushing your tongue back with your finger, and push it back to the left and right side and straight back. .eep pressing up by using your tongue muscles so they become strong and bigger in si#e. ,y working in this way, you will be able to reach the uvula. ?ust behind it you will find the tendon and the last and most difficult boundary to cross. 6hen the tip of the tongue finds itself at the rear of the tendon, try to push against this elastic tendon, hook it, and bring it forward. "hen, penetrate it and enter the nasal pharyn!. %f you find this impossible, use your finger and do sutra neti. Sutra neti will help you stretch this tendon by grabbing the two ends of the cord and bringing them forward. 4nce you do this, try to bring your tongue back (with your finger if necessary)and reach this tendon with the tip of your tongue. =ow, go up intothe nasal pharyngeal hole with some force.Sutra neti is a practice in which the yogi introduces a string inside the nostril and takes it out the mouth, keeping each end outside (nostril end and mouth end). "hen, the practitioner grabs both ends, pulls themback and forth with the purpose of cleaning and destroying polyps through the abrasive action of the string. %t is supposed to be beneficial in the treatment of colds and allergies. %, on the other hand, have found a third use 3 stretching the soft palate tendon.%f sutra neti is difficult to accomplish, you can also use a strong silver or copper wire in an 9 shape, witha ball at an end. "he short part of the 9 should be an inch long and havea metal ball the si#e of a guava seed or bigger on the end. "ry to reach the tendon with this end, and bring the soft palate forward so your tongue can reach it. Also, use the wire to stretch the tendon as much as is comfortable, always listening to your body0s signals warnings. =ever force anything.4nce the tongue is in the hole, finger assistance is no longer needed. 2ou will be trouble$free, breathing through your nose while the tongue is inserted in the nasal pharyngeal cavity. "his was surprising to me because all spiritual books talk about the breath stopping and instantaneously reaching Samadhi< however, this is occurs at an advanced stage of the practice.As you are inside, you will probably be prone to e!ploration. 2our eyes and nose could water a lot, snee#ing may be present, and sometimes these symptoms could become e!treme. 2our eyes may become swollen, and your body0s condition may mimic an e!treme allergy attack. "his stage is ust a cleansing crisis that will gradually pass. >o not be alarmed. %f this is bothering you too much, stop all milk products, and the cleansing process will speed up and in a month or two (depending on how to!ic you are), it will eventually stop altogether, leaving you free and immune to allergies.%t is said that the yogi who practices .echari +udra returns to his7her puberty (possible adolescent7youthful) years. )e becomes youthful and full of energy, and aging slows down dramatically.So, you can e!pect many changes in the physical body and mind. >uring this profound cleanse, the emotions may be volatile initially until the practice purifies the nervous system and psyche. "hese side effects are impermanent and transitory."he pharyn! is habitually lubricated by a thin mucous layer. 6hen dry, it could be a little uncomfortableto hold this +udra for long periods of time, but there will be no harm. "he actual practice will, in due course, stimulate the gland to produce a moist environment for the tongue. %f the pharyn! is irritated andyou have a sore throat, you may choose to skip the practice that day or a series of days. =evertheless, if you can handle the stinging sensation, % recommend to keep practicing, as this too shall pass. ,e aware that if you are in an air conditioning room or a room with a heated atmosphere, the pharyn! is going to become dry and irritated. 6ith this in mind, it is better not to alter the environment around you. Again, if you have no option and can0t control your surroundings, keep practicing. 2ou won0t be doing any harm to yourself.Saliva will gather in the mouth in huge 8uantities at first, so at some point you will have to let go of the +udra in order to swallow. After some months, the saliva during the practice will go back to the usual level, and you will be able to do this +udra for longer periods. 2ou may even go into deep Samadhi states for hours at the time.%f the tongue is not well placed into the Samadhi position, and you go into a transcendental state, it may interrupt the flow of air and get you out of your altered state in a drastic manner.At some point, the breath may stop for large periods of time< however, the tongue has to be in the right position.+uch controversy has been built around the position of the tongue. ,ecause you will find different recommendations in different books, % would say, first e!plore a little to obliterate all doubts and find different acupressure points. "ry to first touch the top, the highest point< here you will find the nucleolusof ecstasy. "his point is actually under the pituitary, which in conunction with other glands, will produce amrita or the nectar of immortality. % believe (and it is only my opinion) that this nectar is physical as well as energetic. "he physical component can probably be associated with the secretions of four glands@ the pineal, pituitary, hypothalamus, and thyroid glands. "hese four are connected in one way or another, as they all work in conunction."his is astonishing, because in %ndia0s chakra system, we can find that there are three important chakras in the brain area (in an astral level) that correlate with these three glands in the physical level, and another that is associated to the thyroid gland.9anana 1hakra, which stores the nectar of immortality, is located above the uvula. this chakra correlatesto the pituitary gland, which produces human growth hormone and luteini#ing hormone among others. "he third eye or Ana chakra, which is behind 9anana, in the center of the brain (which is linked to deepmeditation states) correlates to the -ineal gland that produces serotonin and melatonin. "he ,indu :isagra(:isargaA) chakra , located behind the Ana and responsible of producing the nectar, aligns with the hypothalamus. "he hypothalamus is in charge of a huge amount of bodily functions, one of which is to stimulate or inhibit pituitary hormone secretions."he :ishuddhi 1hakra, which is in charge of processing the nectar of immortality, correlates with the thyroid gland $which curiously has been found to (by science), absorb some of the secretions of these three brain glands. Bor e!ample, the thyroid absorbs and processes some secretions from the hypothalamus that stimulate the thyroid to produce "C and "D. ,ut to be more clear, % will try to portray,some of the functions of the glands and chakras in a more detailed way in the ne!t 1hapter. % am not a scientist, ust a simple yoga practitioner, so please forgive any mistakes.?ust to be more lucid, remember that most of the chakras are in the subtle body, and in %ndia, it0s believed that they manifest in the physical body as glands, acupressure points, lymph nodes, and nerve endings.The Pituitary and Lanana Chakra"); -%"E%"A*2 -*%+A*%92 S;1*;"S )E+A= 5*46") )4*+4=; (6)%1) )AS "4 >4 6%") 5*46") A=> A5%=5), ")2*4"*4-%= (6)%1) %S A ")2*4%> SE-4*"%=5 A=> +4"%:A"%=5 )4*+4=), A=> B499%19;$S"%+E9A"%=5 )4*+4=; (BS)).S2=");S%S A=> *;9;AS; 4B BS) %S A1"%:A";> ,2 "); )2-4")A9A+ES S;1*;"%4= 4B 54=A>4"*4-%=$*;9;AS%=5 )4*+4=; (5=*)). "); ;BB;1" 4B BS) >;-;=>S 4= 4=;0S S;F.=4"; A 14==;1"%4= );*; "4 "); )2-4")A9A+ES.BS) %= B;+A9;S %=%"%A";S "); *;9;AS; 4B ;S"*45;=S.BS) %= +A9;S "45;");* 6%") ";S"4S";*4=; %S *;S-4=S%,9; B4* "); -*4>E1"%4= 4B S-;*+.9E";%=%G%=5 )4*+4=; (9))9) is synthesi#ed within the pituitary and consist of HI$amino acids, alpha sub units found in BS) and "S) and a beta chain of &I& amino acids.9) %= B;+A9;S "*%55;*S "); 14+-9;"%4= 4B +;%4S%S 4B "); ;55 A=> %"S *;9;AS;, %= 4");* 64*>S, %" )AS "4 >4 6%") 4:E9A"%4= %= "); +%>>9; 4B "); +;=S"*EA9 1219;;:;94- %="4 "); 14*-ES 9E";E+, 6)%1) 44G;S -*45;S";*4=; ")*4E5)4E" "); B%=A9 )A9B 4B "); +;=S"*EA9 -)AS;.9) %= +A9;S9) proceeds to take action on the interstitial cells of the testes, provoking them to manufacture and e!ude the male se! hormone, testosterone.)ere we can see the connection of the pineal gland to the reproduction organs located in the first and second chakras.-*49A1"%= (-*9)-rolactin and its &HJ amino acids, aids the breasts in the manufacturing of milk."his secretion is connected to the heart chakra.A1") is a peptide of CH amino acids. "his stimulates the production ofK glucocorticoidsK mineralocorticoidsK androgens male se! hormones.AAK %n the fetus, A1") stimulates the adrenal corte! that assists the future mother in birth.)ere you can observe the connection to the first three chakras, where the adrenal corte! is related to the third chakra.2ou can appreciate another connection as well, since -roduction of A1") depends on the blinking and sporadic arrival of corticotrophin$releasing hormone (1*)) from the hypothalamus. *emember that in the yoga te!ts it0s stated that, ,indu :isargaor hypothalamus produces the nectar and 9anana (pituitary) stores it.A9-)A +;9A=412";$S"%+E9A"%=5 )4*+4=; (A$+S))A$+S) S"%+E9A";S "); BA,*%1A"%4= A=> >%S1)A*5; 4B +;9A=%= ,2 +;9A=412";S %= S.%= A=> )A%*. +S) )AS ;BB;1"S 4= A--;"%"; A=> S;FEA9 A*4ESA9."); -4S";*%4* 94,;"he posterior lobe of the pituitary discharges two hormones, both produced in the hypothalamus. )ere again you can note the connection, (*;+;+,;*@ % am sorry to be redundant) ,%=>E :%SA5*A (:isargaAA) ()ypothalamus) produces amrita and sends it to 9anana 1hakra (pituitary) which is like a storage center. Brom here, it0s redistributed throughout the body, and some of it is absorbed by :isuddhi chakra ("hyroid 5land), which distills it, so to speak.4ther secretions that scientists have so far identified, apart from the other already mentioned hormones and amino acids that connect these two glands, are@K :asopressin:asopressin is a peptide of H amino acids (1ys$"yr$-he$5ln$Asn$1ys$-ro$Arg$5ly). %t is also known as arginine vasopressin (A:-) and the antidiuretic hormone (A>)).:asopressin acts on the collecting ducts of the kidney, (At the height of the +anipura chakra or navel chakra) to assist in the re assimilation of water into the blood stream.6e could keep writing about the pituitary gland for days and days however lets synthesi#e the subect a little and continue.The pineal gland"he pineal is a petite endocrine gland in the center of the brain. %t manufactures serotonin (which relatesto mood swings) and melatonin (a hormone that influence the inflections of wake and sleep). "he pinealgland also affects the metabolism and se!ual development. %t emits melatonin in accordance with circadian rhythms, discharging more in the dark and less in the light.*enL >escartes, who devoted a great deal of time to the study of the pineal gland, named it the seat of the soul. )e alleged that the pineal was the center of connection, flanked by the intellect and the body. >escartes believed it to be a solitary segment of the brain not divided in two< it does not have two hemispheres. )e believed that since the brain can by no means process more than one thought, peripheral stimulus must be combined inside the brain previous to being reviewed by the soul, however,the pineal gland, he thought, was located in the best place that is essentially centric and is encircled by carotid artery endings.%t works in synchroni#ation with the hypothalamus gland, where it indicates to the body when it should drink, eat, and have se!ual desire. %t is a biological clock, which establishes the aging process. "his is also interesting because .echari +udra practitioners and sun ga#ers, which in both cases have a bigger pineal gland, at some point become breathereans, or do long fasts without being bothered by hunger, thirst or weakness. "hey can also control their se!ual drive with no trouble, and their aging process is slower that in normal individuals."he )ypothalamus"he hypothalamus is a section of the brain that holds a 8uantity of small nuclei with a diverse number oftasks. %t connects the nervous system to the endocrine system via the pituitary gland."he hypothalamus is accountable for modulations in the metabolic processes together with other activities of the autonomic nervous system. %t produces and oo#es neuro$hormones, and these encourageor hamper the emission of some pituitary hormones. "he hypothalamus also controls body temperature. )ere we can also pay attention to the fact that advanced .echari +udra practitioners are often immune to e!treme cold and heat. 2ou can test what % am saying by taking a walk in the snowy )imalayas, and see for yourself the many meditating naked yogis, sitting directly in the snow."his gland also controls fatigue, thirst, sleep, hunger, and circadian cycles. "his is intriguing, because the practice of .echari regulates (and in some cases eliminates) fatigue, sleep, hunger, etcetera."he hypothalamus is linked with numerous parts of the central nervous system, as well as the brainstem reticular formation and autonomic #ones, the limbic forebrain, the amygdala, septum, olfactory bulbs, and the cerebral corte!. "hese last few are somehow directly or indirectly touched by the tongue while engaged in .echari practice.Hypothalamus hormonesK 1orticotrophin *eleasing )ormone (1*))K "hyrotrophic *eleasing )ormone ("*))K Bollicle Stimulating )ormone *eleasing )ormone (BS)*))K 9uteini#ing )ormone *eleasing )ormone (9)*))K 5rowth )ormone *eleasing )ormone triggers the pituitary to produce and release )uman 5rowth )ormone (5)*)).K 1*) targets the adrenal glands.K A1") manufactures and release corticosteroids.K "*) stimulates the thyroid to secrete the thyroid hormones "C and "D.K BS) stimulates the ovaries and the testes, where it enables the maturation of the ovum and of spermato#oa. %t also promotes ovulation and increases progesterone production and release.K 5)*) stimulates the anterior pituitary to secrete growth hormone to body tissues, increases protein manufacturing, and blood glucose.Amygdala-ersonally % believe that the amygdala is profoundly affected by the practice of .echari +udra, however % haven0t matched it yet with any known brain chakra. 4n the other hand, % know for sure that it is related to an important chakra, and it has a profound effect on the practitioner0s personality. %t couldbe connected to the +anas 1hakra, which is the seat of the mind, personality, and ego. ,ut % am not a &''( certain of my claim."he amygdala is situated deep within the medial temporal lobes of the brain. 6e have medical research that proves that the amygdala e!ecutes a function in the processing of emotional reactions< the amygdala is an important part of the limbic system.CONNCT!ON""he amygdala is in constant contact to the hypothalamus and sets in motion the sympathetic nervous system. "his action awakens the thalamic reticular nucleus to increase refle!es. %t additionally activates the nuclei of the trigeminal nerve, the facial nerve (*emember that face, ego and personality are connected), the ventral tegmental area, the locus coeruleus, and lateral dorsal segmental nucleus 3 which together triggers the production of dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine."he Amigdala is also implicated in the dispensation of pheromones and tuning the sense of smell.%t outlines the structure of memories and stores them (note that ego and personality are affected by memories and past e!perience), distilling from them the uice of emotions. *esearch points out that, while in fear, the individual0s amygdala sends sensory incentives from the lateral nuclei, bringing up and making links with emotional memories and reminiscences stored in the brain from the past. "he central nuclei of the amygdala is implicated in the origin of many fear reactions like an!iety, fast breathing, tachycardia, and immobility. All of these symptoms arise as the amygdala produces stress$hormones. %nury to the amygdala preudices the capacity of feeling fear. 2ou can notice that the yogi, by stimulating these areas of the brain, at some point stops feeling fear ofany kind 3 from death, future, inury, hunger, etcetera..eep in mind that in some scriptures it0s stated that fear is the root of all emotions< from there sprouts anger, which gives you energy to fight the fearful situation. %f, with anger, an individual could not solve the problem which produced this fear in the first place, a sense of sadness and defeat will overwhelm the person.4n the other hand, if he or she wins and overcomes the obstacle, a sense of e!hilaration will embrace the individual< this e!hilaration is often called happiness. "hese root emotions are affecting theego$mind construction all the time, every second of one0s life. "his is true, of course, unless one becomes a yogi and defeats these bodily emotions and e!changes them for the ethereal and causal feeling of love, which is our true nature and has been forgotten and covered by these gorse bodily sensations of fear, anger, sadness, and unbalanced e!hilaration."he amygdala is in addition involved with the modulation of memory. 1urrent studies propose that the amygdala is not a long$term memory storeroom and learning can take place without its e!istence< however, the primordial role is to adust memories and consolidate them in other brain areas.,uddhist monks who meditate are able to modulate their amygdala. %t has been shown that, following their meditation, monks have had more of a collective relationship."he amygdala is also involved in Appetitive conditioning, which is the opposite of aversive conditioning,"here is a study that proposes that amygdala enlargement is related to creative mental activity. 5reat artists usually have bigger amygdalas."); A+25>A9A %S 14==;1";> "4 "); %=>%:%>EA90S S41%A9 %=";*A1"%4=. -;*S4=S6%") ,%55;* A+25>A9AS )A:; 9A*5;* A=> +E9"%BA1;";> -E,9%1 =;"64*.S A=> %=";*A1"%4=S. ");2 A*; A,9; "4 B4*+E9A"; +4*; -*;1%S; S41%A9 ?E>5+;="S A,4E" 4");* -;4-9;. %" %S ");4*%G;> ")A" -;4-9; 6%") ;=9A*5;> A+25>A9AS )A:; SE-;*%4* ;+4"%4=A9 %=";99%5;=1;, A9946%=5 ,;"";* S41%;"A9 %=14*-4*A"%4=."he amygdala is also associated with the need for personal space< it is connected with alcoholism and other addictions."he amygdala imperatively regulates behavioral responses to into!icants and manages an!iety and panic attacks.Position of the tongue"his position of the tongue is of crucial importance, since we want to stimulate the right area to make the glands secrete these nectars.Birst, let0s go back in time and read about this magical secretion described in %ndian te!ts.%n the :aishnava tradition, in the Shandilya Samhita, they talk about the kham which is the area of the highest point of the nasopharyngeal cavity. "hey call this area the seat of :ishnu. "he yogi meditates on it and does the khechari +udra. %n this te!t, cutting of the frenulum linguae is also mentioned.%n the kaula nana nirnaya it is portrayed that .echari is a practice which obliterates all illnesses. )ere iswhere the book describes the taste of the nectar the yogi will (degustate) 3 Mnot sure of use@ when the yogi perceives a sweet taste, he is able to reverse graying of hair and wrinkles< when he perceives the taste of milk he becomes powerful< when he tastes ghee or a buttery flavor he becomes an enlighten person.%n khechari the tongue enters kha, the space of the upper oro$nasal cavity. "he tantra goes on pointing out that in the preliminary phase of the practice of the mudra the yogi tastes a salty or metallic flavor and in a more advanced state he will recogni#e a syrupy taste. After that he will be able to taste all kindsof uices with different flavors, like blood, li8uor, ghee, butter and milk.khechari mudra is also portrayed as a techni8ue of withholding of retas, se!ual fluids . %t is whispered that a yogi who observes this techni8ue, does not have a loss of shukra , (sperm) even when he is havingse!ual relationships.%n the .echary :idea te!t it0s described that after having done some shat karmas (cleaning methods) for a month, the practitioner gradually cuts the frenulum by a hair diameter, with a ra#or$sharp blade, fashioned as snuhi leaf. )e then applies to the place a mi!ture of rock salt and turmeric. )e replicates the same formula once a week, and it is believed that in N months or so, the frenulum is completely severed. "hen he wraps his tongue0s tip with a handkerchief and stretches it in all directions."he te!t warns that he should do this progressively, and if he hurries too much, he could annihilate his organ. "he ne!t step is to enter the oro$nasal cavity. 6ith some years or months of practice (all depends on how fle!ible the tongue is) he will be able to press the roof of the cavity with the tongue, above the frontal arch of the atlas vertebra, and arrive at the base of sphenoidal sinus. "hen the yogi will be ready for the practice of manthana. "he author goes on describing an interesting techni8ue in which the practitioner introduces a silver, gold, or copper wire with a ball the si#e of a guava seed at the end in to his nostril, so the wire end that goes in to the nose, is not sharp. "hen he does .echari, and with the tongue, he presses the ball against the small holes on the roof of the nasopharyngeal cavity. "hese holes are like needle holes, and the practitioner with the help of the tongue inserts the little balls inside the openings and churns and massages the area. )e should do this, according to the te!t, once a week and no more.)e can also apply pressure with the ball in the center of both holes.6hen the amrita comes out, he presses the foundation of the sphenoidal sinus with his tongue and licks the surface, drinking the amrita in this way. "his action of drinking the amrita (the scripture implies) will free the yogi from old age and decrepitude. )is life will be prolonged, he will con8uer death, have mastery over the scripture, all his desires will materiali#ed, he will have knowledge of hidden treasures and underground caves, have the strength of &'''' elephants, and become one with the cosmos.=otice that in all these books, there is a constant where the position of the tongue is mentioned."here are many positions that the tongue can adapt to while inside the nasopharyngeal cavity. )owever, the most important one is what the books describe, the one % call the nucleolus of ecstasy, because it is under the pituitary gland, which in due course will produce Amrita (the nectar of immortality)."his position was well described by my .echari +udra teacher, who practiced this +udra for over C' years, attaining all Siddhis and enlightenment. )e said that the e!act position is the top most area of the nasopharyngeal cavity, but he also let me know that there are other positions, which are important as well, that should be performed while practicing pranayamas.Above and behind the septum, there is a sensitive area, which is porous. "his area induces pleasure when we touch it with the tongue, and according to one of my teachers, the finest way to practice pranayama is with our tongue resting behind the septum pressing against this protuberance. ,ehind this point there is another acupressure spot, between the septum and the highest summit of the cavity. "his place is also a very pleasurable area, and of course, behind that spot, is the highest point under the pituitary. ;ach acupressure spot awakens and distils the spinal nerves, arousing our whole nervous system too unimaginable heights. %f we keep investigating, we will find the way into the nasal conduits, on either side of the septum. %t is here, that we find tremendously sensitive tissue, which is actually erectile tissue. "he passages are oval shaped. 2ou will have to turn the tongue to the side to go deeper into holes. 2ou can practice nadi$sodhana pranayama without the aid of your fingers, ust use your tongue to press against the nostrils. 2ou will find that if you press too hard it will be difficult for the air to move freely through the open nostril< so the method here is to softly (but effectively) seal one of the nostrils, and during kumbaka, go as deep as you can inside them with your tongue. "his action will purify %>A and -%=5A9A nadis and take the central nervous system into elevations you are not used to feel(so prepare to feel some vertigo at first). At the beginning it will be a little uncomfortable because this area is so sensitive, but with some time you will feel great."his far$reaching stimulation of the sushumna, ida, pingala, and its adacent nerves, will have an enormous conse8uence, not only throughout the nervous system, but particularly you will feel a dramatic shift in your overall personality< fear will be subdued, security will be your new friend, your attitude will in general be positive, peace will envelop your mind, and a continual feeling of love will begin to flow outwards to everyone and everything. 2ou will have so much happiness that you will wantto share it with everyone. "hese symptoms will continuously increase until all selfishness is obliterated and enlightenment will eternally embrace you, hard and with much love. 2ou will be completely and utterly changed forever..echari promotes shocking neurological shifts in the brain, heart, endocrine system, and throughout the entire nervous system. Sometimes there will be moments of profound physical changes that can affect the individual emotionally and mentally. "his aspect which at firstmay be seen as negative 3 rock obstructing the way) is nothing other than the symptoms of a cleansing process, and a total rewiring of the entire nervous system. Apart from these moments of purification, .echari is the most gratifying of all the yoga techni8ues.Stretching and cutting in present times.4bserve that for stretching the tongue, different yoga te!ts like the )atha yoga pradipika, 5erandha Samhita, Shiva Samhita, )atharatnavaly, and many others, recommend certain practices like@&$ /chhedana0 cutting gradually the frenulum at intervals of a weekI$ /chalan0, stretching of the tongue from side to side.C$ /dohana0$ milking the tongue.2ou may try stretching first and maybe you won0t need to cut you frenulum. %f cutting is a must, % would do it with the help of a professional, like a dentist, who can safely perform this procedure."am#ha$i Mudra % opening the third eye,ring the two eyebrows toward the midpoint of the fore head, as when you are worried about some unpredictable outcome in your life. 4f course, you do this without worrying, and simultaneously raise the center of the eyebrows slightly. Start with both eyebrows at the beginning, and gradually isolate the center muscles. At the beginning you can e!aggerate the muscle contraction< however, do not let e!aggeration become a habit, and at a snail0s pace obligate the contractions to be almost indiscernible and undetectable. "he eyes also move toward this midpoint where the muscle retrenchment is happening. At the beginning you can try to do this with your eyes open and when you feel confident close your eyes. >o not strain your eyes. Actually this mudra is subtle and almost imperceptible at the physical level. %f in front of a mirror, you should be able to feel it, but not see it. 6ith time, you will comprehend that this movement is essentially energetic< it is felt like a soft peacock feather that reaches deep into the heart of your brain.?esus said, %f your eye be single, your body will be filled with light.Maha Mudra"his is the base of all +udras. Seat and position your right heel under the perineum, try to feel the gentle pressure of the heel. Stretch your right leg out. 1atch hold of the big toe with your inde!, middle finger and thumb of your right hand first. >o the same with your left hand, which should be on top of your right hand. %nhale deep and retain your breath. -ress the chin against the chest firmly (?alandhara ,andha) and bend forward. Bi! the ga#e between the eyebrows (,hrumadhya >rishti). >o also Ediana and +ula ,andha. +aintain this posture as long as you can and then e!hale slowly.%t is said that this +udra cures all sorts of diseases like leprosy, problems of spleen, consumption, hemorrhoids, dyspepsia, heart burn, gastritis, constipation, etcetera. >eath is con8uered and mystical powers are gained. 1ommonly the 2ogi does +aha +udra, +aha ,andha, and +aha :edha together.Maha &andhaAfter +aha +udra it is advised to practice +aha ,andha.2ou can accomplish this by sitting on your heel as in +aha +udra and pressing the perineum with your left heel. "hen place your right foot on the left thigh. 1ontract the perineum as in +ula ,andha. :acuumthe Apana :ayu upwards, redirected to the center of the spine, and try to reach the center of the brain with this energy. 2ou will feel a mesmeri#ing elation 3 do not think about the feeling 3 ust feel it and let it unfold and evolve. %nhale slowly and preserve your breath in your lungs as long as you can. Simultaneously, after you finish the inhalation and begin your retention, apply ?alandhara ,andha. "hen, e!hale slowly and rela! all ,andhas. -ractice this mudra first on the left side and then on the rightside. "his ,andha annihilates any form$decomposition and obliterates death. "he 2ogi attains everything that seems unattainable in the material and spiritual worlds and ac8uires mystical powers (Siddhis).Maha 'edhaSit in +aha ,andha posture and cross the leg that is under the perineum on top, do -admasana. %nhale slowly. *etain your breath. -ress your chin against your chest and do +ula and Ediyana ,andhas. ,ringyour palms to the ground. *est your body on your palms. *aise your buttocks and legs slowly, hold this position as long as you can and strike your buttocks gently against the ground as you come down. "he Asana must be unbroken and solid when you raise the buttocks and come down. "his .riya demolish allobstacles and cleanses the OI,''' nadis. "he 2ogi can then manipulate the mind on his own behalf, and he is never con8uered by his ego again. +aha +udra, +aha ,andha and +aha :edha are the same e!ercise altogether, each one is ust a continuation of the former."he se8uence goes like this.9eft side first+aha +udra+aha ,andha+aha :edhaAnd we repeat the same thing on the right+aha +udra+aha ,andha+aha :edhaAt the end we will do 2oga +udra to close the cycle*epeat this se8uence three times to start and build up slowly.(oga MudraSit in -admasana. 5rab your elbows behind your back or your big toes. %nhale slowly, hold your breath, bend forward, and touch the ground with your forehead. "his pose eliminates intestinal disorders and cleanses the liver, spleen, stomach, and pancreas.6hoever dies in this pose, will e!it the physical body through Sahasrara 1hakra and reach sovereignty after death.:iparitakarani +udra, )alf Shoulder Stand9ie$down on the floor and raise your legs towards the sky. )old up your buttocks with your hands. 9et the elbows, neck, and back of the head be the foundation which is firmly rooted on earth. *emain stableas long as it0s conformable.%n the scriptures it0s stated that the sun or Agni is located in the second and third chakra around the navel. 1onversely, the moon is positioned on top of the palate, close to the pituitary gland, in the 9anana1hakra. :iparitakarani +udra is the process in which the sun is positioned on top and the moon on the bottom. 5radually augment the time spent in this pose till you reach three hours."his pose will heal all vata imbalances and pranayama problems caused by incorrect practice. %t is stated in the yoga Shastras that if you practice this +udra as described here, after si! months, wrinkles on the face and grey hair will disappear and if you dare to practice this for three hours daily, then your life span will increase.:aroli +udra"his is a very important techni8ue in 2oga. %t takes a while to gain complete control and accomplish it. "he student passes a catheter into the urethra, and introduces &I inches of it inside him, then he will draw first water, then milk, yogurt, honey mi! with water, and in some strange cases prepared mercury, (this last li8uid is not recommended for evident reasons, the student may only use this li8uid metal only if his guru has complete knowledge on %ndian, Ayurvedic alchemy). After a while, it is possible to absorb these li8uids unswervingly through the urethra, without the help of a catheter.%t is stated on the yoga te!ts that not even a drop of semen can come out of the 2ogi who diligently practices this +udra even if he has a promiscuous life. "he 2ogi, who keeps his semen in and conservesit, con8uers death. 5ood smell emanates from his body, his health is perfect, his eyes are powerful and clear, and after some years there is no doubt that .undalini will rise and reach the crown chakra.2ou can use this +udra as a celibate +onk or as a house holder, in both cases it will help the practitioner< if you are married you can actually engage in se!ual activities with complete control over the P pranas.Shakti 1halana +udraSit in a secluded room in Siddhasana.Sit in Siddhasana or -admasana. >raw in the air vigorously, and retain it as long as you can. Apply +ula ,andha, Edhiana ,andha, and ?alandhara ,andha, place your hands on the floor beside your hips and ump up and down, so you fall down on your buttocks and perineum. "his action is known as beating the .anda or "adana .riya.,y using this method, the :ayu is forced to enter Shushumna. %n this way, .undalini is obligated to awaken. "he practitioner will definitely feel a great rush going up his spine after this practice."he .undalini, feeling suffocated, awakes and finds its way through Shushumna and ,rahmarandhra.(oni MudraSit in Siddhasana. 1lose the ears with your thumbs, your eyes with your inde!$fingers, nostrils with your middle$fingers, the upper lips with your ring$fingers and the lower lips with your little fingers. )old your breath after the inhalation and apply the three ,andhas, submerge into the universe of subtle sounds you hear. Bollow each sound to the end until a new sound appear, then follow the new sound andlike this keep going. :aroli +udra is confused with 2oni +udra in some te!ts.Na#ho Mudra or Manduki Mudra.eep your tongue turned upwards against the soft palate. 1ombine this e!ercise with pranayama, and allother mudras.4ther +udras"here are many more mudras like +anduki, ?ana, Aswini, "adagi, +atangini, ,huchari, Aghori, and various hand gestures. 6e are trying to concentrate on only the most important ones.+udras which involve breath retention and ,andhas should be practiced on an empty stomach.)nder this sentence, ! will copy an e*cerpt of an ancient te*t +The hatha yoga prdipika, that talks a#out mudras-&. As the chief of the snakes is the support of the earth with all the mountains and forests on it, so all the"antras (2oga practices) rest on the .undalini. ("he :ertebral column.)I. 6hen the sleeping .undalini awakens by favor of a guru, then all the lotuses (in the si! chakras or centers) and all the knots are pierced through.C. Susumna (Sunya -adavi) becomes a main road for the passage of -rana, and the mind then becomes free from all connections (with its obects of enoyments) and >eath is then evaded.D. Susumna, Sunya, -adavi, ,rahma *andhra, +aha -atha, Smasana, Sambhavi, +adhya +arga, are names of one and the same thing.P. %n order, therefore, to awaken this goddess, who is sleeping at the entrance of ,rahma >wara (the great door), mudras should be practiced well."he +udrasN. +aha +udra, +aha ,andha, +aha :edha, .hechari, Eddiyana ,andha, +ula ,andha, ?alandhara ,andha.O. :iparita .arani, :iroli, and Sakti 1halana. "hese are the ten +udras which annihilate old age and death.J. "hey have been e!plained by Adi =atha (Siva) and give eight kinds of divine wealth. "hey are loved by all the Siddhas and are hard to attain even by the +arutas.=ote.3"he eight Aiswarikis are@ Anima (becoming small, like an atom), +ahima (becoming great, like akas, by drawing in atoms of prakriti), 5arima (light things, like cotton becoming very heavy like mountains), -rapti (coming within easy reach of everything< as touching the moon with the little finger, while standing on the earth), -rakamya (non$resistance to the desires, as entering the earth like water), %sata (mastery over matter and obects made of it) and :asitwa (controlling the animate and inanimate obects).H. "hese +udras should be kept secret by every means, as one keeps one0s bo! of ewelry, and should, on no account be told to any one, ust as husband and wife keep their dealings secret."he +aha +udra&'. -ressing the 2oni (perineum) with the heel of the left foot, and stretching forth the right foot, the toes should be grasped by the thumb and first finger.&&$&I. ,y stopping the throat (by ?alandhara ,andha) the air is drawn in from outside and carried down.?ust as a snake struck with a stick becomes straight like a stick, in the same way, sakti (susumna) becomes straight at once. "hen the .undalini becoming as it is dead, and, departing from both the %da and the -ingala, enters the susumna (the middle passage).&C. %t should be e!pelled then, slowly not violently. Bor this very reason, the best of wise men call it the +aha +udra. "his +aha +udra has been propounded by great masters.&D. 5reat evils and pains, like death, are destroyed by it, and for this reason wise men call it the +aha +udra.&P. )aving practiced with the left nostril, it should be practiced with the right one< and, when the number on both sides becomes e8ual, then the mudra should be discontinued.&N. "here is nothing wholesome or inurious< for the practice of this mudra destroys the inurious effectsof all the rasas (chemicals). ;ven the deadliest of poisons, if taken, acts like nectar.&O. 1onsumption, leprosy, prolapsus ani, colic, and the diseases due to indigestion, all these irregularities are removed by the practice of this +aha +udra.&J. "his +aha +udra has been described as the giver of great success (Siddhi) to men. %t should be keptsecret by every effort, and not revealed to any and everyone."he +aha ,andha&H. -ressing the left heel to the perineum, place the right foot on the left thigh.I'. Bill in the air, keeping the chin firm against the chest, pressing the air , and the mind should be fi!edon the middle of the eyebrows or in the susumna (the spine).I&. )aving kept it confined so long as possible, it should be e!pelled slowly. )aving practiced on the left side, it should be practiced on the right side.II. Some have the opinion that the closing of the throat is not necessary here, for keeping the tongue pressed against the roots of the upper teeth makes a good bandha (stop).IC. "his stops the upward motion of all the nadis. :erily this +aha ,andha is the giver of great Siddhis.ID. "his +aha ,andha is the most skillful mean for cutting away the snares of death. %t brings about the conunction of the "riveni (%da, -ingala and Susumna) and carries the mind to .edar (the space betweenthe eyebrows, which is the seat of Siva).IP. As beauty and loveliness, do not avail a woman without a husband, so the +aha +udra and the +aha$,andha are useless without the +aha :edha."he +aha :edhaIN. Sitting with +aha ,andha, the 2ogi should fill the air and keep his mind collected. "he movements of the :ayus (-rana and Apana) should be stopped by closing the throat.IO. *esting both the hands e8ually on the ground, he should raise himself a little and strike his buttocks against the ground gently. "he air, leaving both passages (%da and -ingala), penetrates into the middle one.IJ. "he union of the %da and -ingala is generated, in order to bring about immortality. 6hen the air becomes as if it were dead (by leaving its course through the %da and the -ingala) (i.e., when it has been kept confined), then it should be e!pelled.IH. "he practice of this +aha :edha, giver of great Siddhis, destroys old age, grey hair, and shaking of the body, and therefore it is practiced by the best masters.C'. "hese three are the great secrets. "hey are the destroyers of old age and death, increase the appetite, confer the accomplishments of Anima, etc.C&. "hey should be practiced in J ways, daily and hourly. "hey increase collection of good actions and lesson the evil ones. -eople, instructed well, should begin their practice, little by little, first..echari +udraCI. "he .echari +udra is accomplished by thrusting the tongue into the gullet, by turning it over itself, and keeping the eyesight in the middleCC. "o accomplish this, the tongue is lengthened by cutting the fraenum linguae, moving, and pulling it. 6hen it can touch the space between the eyebrows, then the .echari can be accomplished.CD. "aking a sharp, smooth and clean instrument, of the shape of a cactus leaf, the frenulum of the tongue should be cut a little (as much as a hairs thickness), at a time.CP. "hen rock salt and yellow myrobalan (both powdered) should be rubbed in. 4n the Oth day, it shouldagain be cut a hair0s breadth.CN. 4ne should go on doing thus, regularly for si! months. At the end of si! months, the freanum of the tongue will be completely cut.CO. "urning the tongue upwards, it is fi!ed on three ways (esophagus, windpipe and palate). "hus it makes the .echari +udra, and is called the :yoma 1hakra.CJ. "he 2ogi who sits for a minute turning his tongue upwards, is saved from poisons, diseases, death, old age, etc.CH. )e who knows the .echari +udra is not afflicted with disease, death, sloth, sleep, hunger, thirst, and swooning.D'. )e who knows the .echari +udra, is not troubled by diseases, is not stained with karmas, and is notsnared by time.D&. "he Siddhas have devised this .echari +udra from the fact that the mind and the tongue reach akasa by its practice.DI. %f the hole behind the palate is stopped with .echari by turning the tongue upwards, then bindu cannot leave its place even if a women were embraced.DC. %f the 2ogi drinks Somarasa (uice) by sitting with the tongue turned backwards and mind concentrated, there is no doubt he con8uers death within &P days.DD. %f the 2ogi, whose body is full of Somarasa, were bitten by "akshaka (snake), its poison cannot permeate his body.DP. As fire is inseparably connected with the wood and light is connected with the wick and oil, so does the soul not leave the body full of nectar e!uding from the Soma.(=ote.3Soma (1handra) is described later on located in the thousand$petalled lotus in the human brain, and is the same as is seen on Sivas0 head in pictures, and from which a sort of uice e!udes. %t is the restraining of this e!udation which makes one immortal.)DN. "hose who swallow the tongue and drink the immortal li8uor daily, are regarded by me men of noble family. 4thers are but a disgrace to their families.(=ote. "ranslation@ Bortunate are the parents and blessed is the country and the family where a 2ogi is born. Anything given to such 2ogi becomes immortal. 4ne, who discriminates between -urusa and -rakriti, purges the sins of a million incarnations, by seeing, speaking, and touching such men (i.e. 2ogi).A 2ogi far e!ceeds a thousand householders, a hundred vanapraasthas, and a thousand ,rahmacharis.6ho can know the reality of the *aa 2ogaA "hat country where a man who knows it resides is very sacred. ,y seeing and honoring him, generations of ignorant men get moksa, what to speak of those who are actually engaged in it. )e who knows internal and e!ternal yoga, deserves adoration from you and me, what if he wasadored by the rest of mankindQ"hose who engage in the great yoga, once or twice daily, are to be known as masters of great wealth (mabeshwaras) or 9ords.)DO. thrusting the tongue in the gullet destroys great sins.DJ. %mmortal li8uor is the nectar e!uding from the moon (1handra situated on the left side of the space between the eyebrows). %t is produced by the fire which is generated by thrusting the tongue.DH. %f the tongue can touch with its end the hole from which falls the rasa (uice) which is saltish, bitter, sour, milky and similar to ghee and honey, one can drive away disease, destroy old age, can evade an attack of arms, become immortal in eight ways and can attract fairies.P'. )e who drinks the clear stream of li8uor of the moon (soma) falling from the brain to the si!teen$petalled lotus (in the heart), obtained by means of -rana by applying the tongue to the hole of the pendant in the palate, and by meditating on the great power (.undalini), becomes free from disease and tenderness in the body, like the stalk of a lotus, and the 2ogi lives a very long life.P&. 4n the top of the +eru (vertebral column), concealed in a hole, is the Somarasa (nectar of 1handra)