INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Unfold the garbage bags and remove the baking sheets from the bags. Transfer the barley to the dehydrator racks. Spread the grains out with your hands so they're in a single layer. Drying the barley at a low temperature will stop the germination process and remove excess moisture from the grains. Set the dehydrator to 120 °F (49 °C) and turn it on. Leave the barley to dry for 6 to 8 hours, and then test it for doneness. Pull the rootlets attached to the grain. If they separate easily from the grain, the barley is sufficiently dry. Otherwise, continue dehydrating the barley until the rootlets start to fall off easily. Set the oven to 125 °F (52 °C). Transfer the barley to clean baking sheets and spread the grains out into a single layer. Place the baking sheets in the oven and dry the grains for 6 to 8 hours. Test the rootlets to see if they fall off easily, and continue drying the barley until they do. Don’t dry the barley in an oven that can't go as low as 125 °F (52 °C), because drying the barley at too high a temperature will destroy the enzymes in the grain. If you don’t have a dehydrator or suitable oven, you can dry the barley in the sun in warm, dry climates. Spread the barley out in a single layer on baking sheets. Place the barley in direct sunlight and leave it out to dry all day. Bring the barley in at night to protect it from predators, and return it to a sunny location in the morning. The drying process could take 2 to 3 days, depending on the outdoor temperature. Bring in the barley immediately if it starts to rain. When the barley is sufficiently dry that the rootlets fall off easily, turn off the dehydrator or oven, or bring the barley in from outside. Transfer the dried barley to a colander and shake the colander to remove the rootlets. To avoid having rootlets fly everywhere, shake the grains outside. Transfer the malted and dried barley to an airtight container, such as a mason jar, food storage container, or freezer bag. Store the grains in a cool, dry location, for up to a year. A good place for barley storage is a dry root cellar, or the refrigerator if you have room.

SUMMARY: Spread out the barley on food dehydrator racks. Dry the barley for up to 24 hours in a dehydrator. Dry the barley in an oven as an alternative. Sun-dry the grains in warm climates if necessary. Remove the rootlets. Store the barley in an airtight container.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: For intensive lessons in dog sledding, consider taking classes at a mushing school. Opt for a school or organization that does not require you to own your own sled dogs or equipment. Be sure to research the school's credentials or get referrals from other mushers before signing up. For example, the Noble Paws mushing school in Fairbanks, Alaska, teaches participants how to run their own sled dog team ($100 for two 90 minute sessions). There are dozens of dog sled associations across the US which aim to promote mushing and unite members who are passionate about the hobby, sport, and sled dogs. Requirements for membership vary between clubs, but may be open to sled racers, spectators, and volunteers alike in some cases. Visit http://www.sleddogcentral.com/clubs_usa.htm for a list of sled dog associations in the US. For example, the Colorado Mountain Mushers Association offers membership to both individuals and families (for $25 or $35 a year, respectively), in their capacity as either mushers or volunteers at races and events. It can take several years to train sled dogs, so mushers often welcome help  from others interested in the hobby. Ask mushers at races if they need help, or visit the Sled Dog Central website at http://www.sleddogcentral.com/beginners/mentor_list_usa_states.htm for a list of mushing mentors from across the country. Helping to train dogs will provide critical experience with sled dogs and mushing without the commitment of having your own team, or the responsibility of vet and food bills. You can also offer to work as a handler for mushers, cooking and feeding dogs, and helping with other tasks in preparation for races. This kind of mentorship will also teach you everything you need to know about the equipment, training, and time necessary to start your own dog team. Getting into the sport of dog mushing should not mean rushing to put together your own sled team, which is a tremendous undertaking. It is best to spend at least a year or two participating in dog sledding and getting acclimated with all aspects of the sport, including taking care of sled dogs, before committing to it long-term. You can use this initial period when you start dog sledding to weigh the pros and cons and make a decision. As part of your reflection process, look up the prices for harnesses, tug lines, gang-lines, necklines and booties for your potential dog sled team. Find a local musher whom you can talk to and learn the equipment basics from. They can also advise you as to what equipment would be best for your needs. A big consideration in deciding whether or not to run your own dog sled team is whether you have (or can obtain) enough land to house the dogs.  A suitable dog yard for 10 sled dogs will require at least 1,000 square feet of pens. Be realistic and start saving money as soon as possible if you intend to pursue mushing with your own team.
Summary: Go to mushing school. Join a dog mushing association. Help train sled dogs. Wait to start your own dog sled team. Figure out equipment costs. Save money for land.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Kechari Mudra is an advanced yoga practice in which the practitioner uses their tongue to strengthen their body and raise their level of consciousness. The idea with Kechari Mudra Yoga is to slowly increase the length of the tongue until it’s eventually long enough to enter and stimulate certain areas in the nasal cavity. With continued practice, Kechari Mudra may also help the practitioner fight diseases and lower their breathing rate. While sitting in a comfortable position, roll your tongue up to touch your upper palate. See how far back your tongue is able to go. You may only be able to touch your hard palate when first starting out.  Hold your tongue back until you start to feel pain, then rest your tongue in its normal position. As you continue practicing Kechari Mudra Yoga, your tongue should stretch and reach further back towards your uvula. After you gain some confidence, you can practice Kechari Mudra while engaging in light activities. In the final stages of Kechari Mudra, your tongue should be long enough to go behind your uvula and up into your nasal cavity. You’ll reach this stage more safely and successfully with the help of an expert yogi to assist you in your practice.  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.

SUMMARY:
Understand the basics of Kechari Mudra yoga. Begin practicing Kechari Mudra. Seek the guidance of an advanced yogi.