'Paramhansa Yogananda and Khechari Mudra.' Ananda Sangha Worldwide. 'Illinois Bill Would Ban Tongue-Splitting.' USA Today. Just remember to consider all your options, be honest with your desires and consult the opinions of others for a better perspective. So while the social considerations of splitting your tongue are many and nuanced, the actual procedure and recovery are fairly simple - provided they're undertaken responsibly, of course. īut otherwise, that's about all you need to worry about as far as healing and care. Also, if anything seems off - numbness, swelling, discoloration - consult your doctor immediately.

Allow for about two or three weeks to be fully comfortable speaking again, but be warned that you could develop a (usually slight) lisp. Your split tongue eventually will be surprisingly maneuverable, but only after you've learned how to use it.

And speaking of speaking, it's probably a good idea to carry a pad and pen around at first. It's a natural disinfectant, and it can even help reduce swelling. To keep things good and sanitary, consider a nice saltwater rinse. The first two or three days you're going to want to stick to only soft foods - and maybe even a liquid diet. If you're gonna be out of commission a few days, treat yourself with a couple of your favorite movies. This means that for the first few days, you'll basically be basically passing through a second infant phase - eating mush, living in a sterile environment and speaking gibberish. When caring for your freshly bifurcated tongue, you'll be looking to (1) make sure the wounds don't reopen, (2) keep your tongue from getting infected and (3) relearn basic movements with your new dual appendage.

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