Nadi Sodhan Pranayam - Its health benefits and precautions.

There are millions of subtle energy channels in our body. In Yoga, they are called "Nadis." The "Prana-Energy" flows through these channels in our body. Sometimes these channels get blocked. These blockages can be removed by practicing Nadi Sodhan Pranayama. In this article, we will explore Nadi Sodhan Pranayama - its health benefits and precautions.

Table of Contents :-

• What is Nadi Sodhan?

• What are 'Prana' and 'Nadis'?

• How to perform Nadi Sodhan?

• Health benefits of this Pranayama.

• Precautions for this Pranayama.

What is Nadi Sodhan? How to do it?

In the Sanskrit language, Nadi means 'energy-channel,' and Sodhan means 'cleaning.' This Pranayama practice removes blockages in energy channels, which is why it is called Nadi Sodhan Pranayama.

What is 'Prana' and 'Nadis'?

"Prana" is essential for our body. "Prana" keeps the body alive. There are 72,000 Pranic Nadis (Energy Channels) in our body. Prana energy flows through these channels in the body.

These channels are very subtle and not visible. Sometimes, these channels get blocked, causing diseases in the body. These blockages can be removed through this Pranayama.

(For more information about "Prana," refer to the Hindi version of the article : What is Prana?)

How to do Nadi Sodhan Pranayam?

• Sit in the pose of 'Padmasana' or 'Sukhasana'. (If you have a knee problem, sit on a chair.)

• Keep the spine straight.

• Keep your eyes closed.

• Keep the left hand in Gyan-Mudra.

• Keep the right hand near the nose in "Pranayama Mudra".

(Pranayama Mudra:- Fold the first and second fingers. Keep the third finger near the left nostril. Keep the thumb near the right nostril.)

• Close the right nostril with the thumb. • Take a long and deep breath through the left nostril.

• After inhaling completely, close the left nostril. Hold your breath for a while. After holding the breath according to your capacity, exhale through the right nostril.

• After exhaling completely, inhale through the right nostril.

• Close the right nostril. Hold the breath. • After holding the breath according to your capacity, exhale through the left nostril.

• This completes the first round of Nadi Sodhan.

• Repeat the process for subsequent rounds.

• Normalize your breathing after finishing the Pranayama.

(For more details on this Pranayama, refer to our Hindi article :- Nadi Sodhan Pranayam.)

Health Benefits of Nadi Sodhan.

Nadi Sodhan is an important Pranayama in Yoga and is a beneficial breathing exercise with the following health benefits:

• Purifies the "energy channels" (Prana Nadis).

• Strengthens the respiratory system.

• Beneficial for respiratory diseases, such as asthma.

• Keeps the heart healthy.

• Increases oxygen levels in the body.

• Boosts the "Prana Energy" of the body.

• Enhances the body's immunity.

Precautions for Nadi Sodhan.

• Perform this Pranayama according to your capacity.

• Beginners should not hold their breath for an extended period.

• Individuals with serious asthma or heart conditions should avoid this Pranayama.

• High blood pressure patients should practice this Pranayama under the guidance of a doctor.

Article Summary :- Nadi Sodhan is an essential Pranayama in Yoga, purifying the 'Nadis' (energy channels) and benefiting the respiratory system.

Disclaimer :- The purpose of this article is not to cure any diseases. This Pranayama is intended for healthy individuals. Please follow the rules and precautions mentioned in the article.