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Subtle body

Nadi

Nāḍīनाडी· NAH-deechannel, stream

Nadis are the subtle channels through which prana (life-force) flows in the yogic body.

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Texts describe thousands of nadis, with three principal ones: ida, pingala and the central sushumna. Practices such as Nadi Shodhana pranayama aim to cleanse and balance them.

Frequently asked questions

What are the three main nadis?
Ida (associated with cooling, lunar energy), pingala (warming, solar energy) and sushumna (the central channel through which energy rises).

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