Balancing Body Energies Through Nadi Shodhana Pranayama
Literal meaning of ‘nadi’ is ‘nerve’ in English. The term ‘Nadi Shodhana’ refers to the cleansing or purification of the nerves. Among the many nadis which our body has, three are of particular importance. These are called by names of Ida, Pingala and Sushmna . These three nadis are present around out spine with Ida being on the left side, Pingala on the right side and Sushmna in the centre. All three travel from the base of the spine and reach till the end of respective nostrils. The centre of the forehead from front is the point where these meet. It is believed that healthy nadis contribute to physical and mental health of the person. Therefore, these need to be cleansed and purified from time to time so that these retain vitality and enable flow of energy through the body. Nadi Shodhana pranayama is one such method through which these are stimulated. So, what precisely is Nadi Shodhana Pranayama ? This is also called by the name of Alternate Nostril Breathing (ANB). In t...