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.
3. Put the clean tongue in a pot of cold water. (If you use the same pot as before, use lots of fresh water.) Add some bay leaves and peppercorns. You can substitute some sage and rosemary for the herb flavor. You can also use some cloves, green pepper chunks, and dried onions as suggested by other sites.