Skin has three layers: 1  The epidermis, the outermost layer of skin, provides a waterproof barrier and creates our skin tone. 2  The dermis, beneath the epidermis, contains tough connective tissue, hair follicles, and sweat glands. 3  The deeper subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis) is made of fat and connective tissue.
1 Your guide may recommend the application of butter or ghee to draw out and lengthen your tongue. At this point, your tongue should be long enough to reach the center of your eyebrows.  Even with a guide, Kechari Mudra may take months or years to master.
Rinse a bitten tongue with cold water. If youâve bitten your tongue, rinse it off with cold water. This can remove any dirt, food, blood, or debris from the area and help prevent an infection. 1  If you have bitten all the way through your tongue, make sure to get to your doctor as soon as possible.