was good to see, because it shows that the uvula will come back by itself in front of the tounge even if you don't go sideways, but straight back! I've always thought that it wouldn't and would be uncomfortable and "not the way it should be" so I've stopped practicing step 2, although I can reach back, but not go sideways. It encourages me now to go back straight and see if the uvula pops right!
I'm amazed that they think they are swallowing their tounge. Swallowing happens further down the throat in this body! There's another yogic practice where you actually also swallow your tounge, isn't it?