Unlocking Secrets of Ida, Pingala, Sushumna Nadis & Consciousness – Hidden Science of Subtle Body

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Do you know that the breath you take travels through several subtle channels inside your body? They are called nadis. Ancient yogis believed that there are around 72,000 such naris in the human body. But out of these thousands, three nadis are most important. A pingala and sushima. Balancing the flow of prana or vital energy in these three naradis is said to awaken the dormant kundalini shaki leading to higher awareness or even self-realization. Modern science also shows that such practices influence the autonomic nervous system which controls your heart stress response and overall balance. In this video we will explore the mysterious world of nadis, their effect on your mind and brain and why understanding them can change your everyday life. Stay tuned. [Music] In yogic science, the human being is not just flesh and bones but also has a sukma or a subtle energy body. Nadis are the pathways in the subtle body through which prana flows. They cannot be seen by physical eyes but they can be felt in practice. The idari flows along the left side of spine. The pingala nari flows along the right side and sushima passes through the central axis of the spine. Iran nari is connected with the moon. So it is also called chundra nari or the lunar channel. This nari is associated with the feminine energy. Its function is to make a person calm, intuitive and sometimes introverted or self-centered. When idiar is dominant, it influences emotions, memory and past experiences. But when it is blocked or imbalanced, it can lead to emotional extremes, lethargy and passivity. Pingalanari is connected with the sun. So it is also called suryanari or solar channel. Pingalanari is associated with masculine energy. Its function is to make us active, logical, warm and energetic. When it is dominant, a person becomes dynamic, more extroverted and engaged in the outer world. But when blocked or imbalanced, it can lead to heightened anxiety, restlessness and irritability. Sushimna nari flows in the central axis of the spine. It represents consciousness and the path for spiritual awakening. Prana naturally enters sushimna when a pingal naris are balanced. In that state mind becomes quiet and filled with joy and serenity. One is ready for deeper meditation. The kundalini energy starts rising through sushimna. Yogis say this is the true doorway to self-realization. But prana rarely flows in sushimna in our day-to-day life. Rather it keeps shifting between a and pinglanaris. [Music] Ancient yogis connected ida and piglanaris with the two hemispheres of the brain. Modern science also shows a close connection between nostril breathing and brain activity. Ilanari corresponds to the right hemisphere which is creative and intuitive. It relates to parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system which slows the heart rate and supports healing and recovery. Pingalanari corresponds to the left hemisphere which is logical and analytical. It connects with sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system which activates us for work and alertness. Various scientific studies suggest that breathing through one nostril influences activity in the opposite brain hemisphere. When a banglanadis are balanced, the brain functions in greater harmony and higher awareness becomes possible. [Music] Modern science has also started to explore the effects of breath on the brain and the nervous system. In 1993, researchers at the University of California found that alternate nostril breathing balances activity in both brain hemispheres. In 2013, a study at Banaras Hindu University in India showed that narishodan pranayama reduced anxiety and improved focus in college students. Yet another research in 2017 by scientists from the AllIndia Institute of Medical Sciences found that pranayama practices enhanced autonomic nervous system balance and improved stress tolerance. All such studies suggest that the ancient yogis understood deep truths about the mind body connection long before modern science even started to research. [Music] In yogic practices, there are several pranayyama methods to balance the flow of prana through ida and pingla naris. One such method is nari shodhan pranayama also known as anulom wom pranayam or alternate nostal breathing. This simple method helps in bringing the balance between aa and pingla naris and gently guides prana towards sushima. We will talk about anolom pranayam or alternate nostril breathing in another video. Meditation and mindfulness practices also help in quieting the mind and balancing the energies in ida and pinglanadaradis. What is most important during any pranayama practices is that you need to focus your attention to the breath. Feel the breath flowing in your nostrils. Feel it as it moves along your spine so far as possible. Keep your whole attention inside your body. Even a few minutes of daily practice can balance the ida and pinglanaris. Balance the flow of energy between them. calm the mind and prepare it for deeper meditation. [Music] When prana flows steadily in sushima, the condalini energy begins to awaken. This awakening can open the doors to higher states of consciousness. Sometimes strange experiences appear. Flashes of light, inner sounds, strange visions, etc. Some feel they are moving outside their body or traveling in astral plains through the subtle body. This usually happens to those who sincerely and consistently practice for long periods of time. But here a word of caution is necessary. The main purpose of knowledge about naris and narish shoddhan is to have a calm and still mind during meditation so that one could progress to higher levels of consciousness. practices are not just meant to awaken kundalini and gain supernatural or paranormal powers. Supernatural powers even if one attains them can become distractions and even obstacles if one does not follow yama nyama and other noble practices in daily life. It is true that kundalini cannot awaken unless prana enters the sushima nari. But forcing prana into sushimna through intense hearty yoga practices without proper guidance may cause mental disturbances. There have been cases of extreme circumstances where people have even landed in psychiatric works. So one needs to be extra careful when seriously engaging in such yogic practices. Patience and sincerity are the keys. Do not rush the process. Instead be slow and practice regularly. The real goal should be inner balance, stillness of mind and steady progress on your way to self-realization. [Music] Even if you are not seeking kundalini awakening, balancing the ida and bingaris through simple breathing practices can bring profound benefits in your daily life. It reduces stress, improves sleep, sharpens focus and boosts energy levels. It makes you joyful day by day. For spiritual seekers, it lays the foundation for meditation. For everyone else, it is simply a way to live a healthier and calmer life. The journey begins with awareness of breath, of naris, and of the flow of prana within your body. Start small with just a few minutes daily and let your breath be a bridge to higher awareness. Over time, you will see that your mind is calmer, your body is healthier than ever, and your inner self feels more alive. [Music]