The Khichari mudra is done by curling your tongue to the palate of your mouth. Khichari Mudra is performed during meditation and in most of the breathing techniques. It has following four purposes:

1. This mudra will result in powerful meditation and awakening of the internal forces for inner power development.
2. There are many energy pressure points and glands that are massaged and switched on at the back cavity of the palate.
3. There is a fluid secretion in the mouth which is considered as elixir or meditators nectar for rejuvenation.
4. This mudra will result in supply of saliva to the throat while rapid breathing technique is being done. Rapid breathing can dry out the nose and throat.