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Our articles about Yoga, India’s ancient physical, mental, and spiritual exercise practices.

Varuna Nadi | Location, Trajectory, and Function
Varuna Nadi | Location, Trajectory, and Function
Varuna Nadi is one of the 14 major Nadis in Yoga, and also known as Varana Nadi or Varuni Nadi. The Sanskrit word Varuna means “to surround,R [ ... ]
Primary Classical Yoga Texts about Nadi Energy Channels
Primary Classical Yoga Texts about Nadi Energy Channels
In this post, you’ll find an alphabetical overview of the classical Indian texts we’ve used to collect the citations about Yoga and the Nadis [ ... ]
Saraswati Nadi | Location, Pathway, and Function
Saraswati Nadi | Location, Pathway, and Function
Saraswati Nadi is categorized as one of the fourteen principal Yoga Nadis, and is also known as Sarasvati Nadi or Suvani Nadi. Interesting fact is tha [ ... ]
Nine-Round Breathing | Tibetan Pranayama
Nine-Round Breathing | Tibetan Pranayama
Nine-Round Breathing Meditation is a Tibetan Tantric Pranayama in which one carries out nine breaths that essentially aim at “cleansing” the three [ ... ]
Nadi | Branch and Extension
Nadi | Branch and Extension
As we know, the actual number of Nadis in the body is not ten, fourteen, or seventy-two, but much more, said to be 72 000, 350 000, millions, or even [ ... ]
Simhasana Pranayama | Lion’s Breath
Simhasana Pranayama | Lion’s Breath
Simhasana Pranayama, also called the Lion’s Breath, involves inhaling through the nose and forcefully exhaling from the back of the throat. The exha [ ... ]
Payaswini Nadi – Location, Pathway, and Function
Payaswini Nadi – Location, Pathway, and Function
Payaswini Nadi is classified as one of the fourteen fundamental Yoga Nadis and is also written Payasvini Nadi or encountered as Hamsini Nadi. In gener [ ... ]
Three Bodies Concept | Gross, Subtle, and Causal Body
Three Bodies Concept | Gross, Subtle, and Causal Body
One of the important concepts we encounter in Yoga philosophy is that of the Three Bodies, called Tri Sharira or Traya Deha. You will also find that S [ ... ]
Kuhu Nadi | Location, Pathway, and Map
Kuhu Nadi | Location, Pathway, and Map
Kuhu Nadi is one of the fourteen major Nadis in Yoga, and is also written as Kuhuh, Kuhoo, or Guhu Nadi. The general consensus is that Kuhu Nadi start [ ... ]
Three Principal Nadis | Sushumna, Ida, and Pingala Nadi
Three Principal Nadis | Sushumna, Ida, and Pingala Nadi
In Yoga philosophy and practices, the main focus with regard to working with the Nadis often lies on the Ida, Pingala, and Sushumna Nadi Energy Channe [ ... ]