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Introduction to nadi
Nadi word comes from Sanskrit term “Nad” means hollow. Literally this word nadi means channels for the flow of energy/consciousness. Unlike other channels we can’t find these in our body.These are subtle parts of our body having no physical appearance. Like energetic irrigation leading to life. According to shiva samhita and Goraksha samitha they are about 72,000 and 3,50,000 nadis are present in our body.
Types of nadis
In these mainly we will discuss 3 nadis namely “Ida”,”pingala”,”sushmna”. These nadis originate in the muladhara and travel up the Spine.Ida and pingala are mirror images of each other .The Ida nadi is known as left channel because it flows to the left as it leaves the muladhara Chakra and runs to the left nostril. Like that the pingala nadi is known as right channel because it flows to the right as it leaves the muladhara Chakra and runs to the right nostril. Sushmna runs along the spinal cord in the center through the seven Chakras and ends at crown of the head .By combining of these 3 nadis appears like ‘CADUCEUS’ emblem ( except that wings). In that two serpents will merely represents Ida and pingala nadis . That rod represents sushmna .
Brief description
Ida nadi
Ida means “comfort” in Sanskrit .Also known as Chandra nadi .
pingala nadi
Pingala means “oranga” or “tawny” in Sanskrit. Also known as Surya nadi .
IDA
- colour – blue
- Nature – cold
- Related letter – A (akaram)
- responsible for lunar energy
- Related with feminine nature
- parasympathetic
- sub consciousness
Pingla
- Colour – red
- Nature- hot
- Related letter – U ( ukaram)
- responsible for solar energy
- Related with masculine nature
- sympathetic
- supra consciousness
More Ida dominating then which impacts on right hemisphere of the brain because energy flows alternatively and If pingala is dominating then which impacts on left hemisphere .some blockages may occur to these nadis which can be removed by nadi Shodana pranayamas .
modern aspects
Right brain – activities include focused on art and creativity, imagination,emotional,enjoys creative storytelling, occasionally absentminded,prefers fiction.
left brain – activities include focused on facts ,planned and orderly,prefers nonfiction, math and science minded ,logical,realism predominates.
These few words can interpret the relation between nadis and hemispheres.which are subtle parts of our body having no physical appearance.
sushmna nadi
If both these nadis is in balance conditions then the energy flows in sushmna nadi which runs base of the Spine to crown of the end.
Sushmna means “Joyfull mind ” or “most gracious mind ” in Sanskrit.
If sushmna is activated then a person is able to heighten it’s capability to a different level where he can lead prosperous healthy and peaceful life due to dominance of kundalini Shakti.
Related letter – M ( makaram )
Colour – yellow
It having names Triveni , Bruhata nadi,bramharandra ,Mahapatra, sambhavi,madhyamarga .
Blocking of these nadis can be removed by nadishodhana pranayama etc .
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