This mudra, according to an astrologer, “reduces overthinking in 10 seconds”; we investigate

Most of us have a tendency to overthink events and possibilities, which may be detrimental to our mental health and can cause worry. Although it may not be possible to stop it from occurring, certain yoga poses, according to experts, can help you worry less about situations that are out of your control. According to astrologer Arun Pandit, Khecari mudra is one such technique. The astrologer explained how mewing, a hatha yoga technique, may help minimize overthinking in only 10 seconds during a 59-second interview with Curly Tales.

The tongue tip has to be curled back into the mouth so that it passes over the soft palate and enters the nasal cavity. You will stop overthinking things immediately,” he stated.

Curiosity compelled us to consult specialists about the potential advantages of this approach.

According to neurologist Dr. Sudhir Kumar of Apollo Hospitals in Hyderabad, the location of the tongue affects every part of the body. “The parasympathetic system will decrease systemic activity (heartbeats and respiratory rhythm, for example) if the tongue is positioned against the palate; however, the sympathetic system will decrease systemic activity (heart rate, relaxed breathing, and blood pressure reduction) if the tongue is positioned against the soft palate,” Dr. Kumar explained.

Therefore, in order to get the intended result—relief from worry, tension, and overthinking—it is essential to roll the tongue backward and apply pressure to the soft palate appropriately. The anterior cingulate cortex (ACC), which is involved in the processing of sensory, motor, cognitive, emotional, and pain information, is activated by tongue motions, which are often postero-lateral (behind and to the sides), according to Dr. Kumar, who spoke with IndianExpress.com.

Tongue movements and posture affect the ACC and amygdala, which control several elements of mood and emotion. Saying “R” or yawning are two ways to raise the soft palate, which is another relaxing method recommended by Dr. Kumar. “This has a calming effect and stretches the vagus nerve, which is located in the palate,” Dr. Kumar added.

Astrologer Pandit Jagannath Guruji says that those who suffer from overthinking might benefit from kechari mudra. “The tongue’s nerve endings are among the most dangerous sources of distraction and diversion in this world, second only to the eyes. They affect our communication and enjoyment of flavor. Retraction of the tongue is a gradual inward focus of attention away from outside stimuli, as explained by Guruji, who likened it to a turtle retreating its head and limbs within its shell.