Nadis

Question 1

What are nadis?

Answer 1

Energy pathways / channels throughout the body that transport Prana

• Emenate from the chakras
• 350.000 nadis in the body

Question 2

What are the three main nadis?

Answer 2

Sushumna
Pingala
Ida

Question 3

Describe the Sushumna Nadi

Answer 3

Channel along the central axis of body, connects muladhara to sahasrara, is the path of the ascent of awakened kundalini energy
Central channel for flow of Prana through body, unites main chakras

Question 4

Describe ida Nadi

Answer 4

• Introverted “lunar” Nadi has a moonlike nature
• starts at left side of the root and ends at the left nostril
• > feminine energy, cooling effect
• corresponds to right hemisphere
• controls mental processes

Question 5

Describe Pingala Nadi

Answer 5

• Extrovert (active) “solar” Nadi has a sun like nature

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Question 6

How can we influence/ stimulate the nadis?

Answer 6

Through practice of pranayama for example Nadi shodana (alternate nostril breathing)