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    nāḍī śodhana

    Devanāgarī: नाडी शोधन Translation: channel cleansing Related concepts:nāḍī, śodhana, prāṇāyāma, pratiloma ujjāyī, sūrya bhedana

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    1. Primary Prāṇāyāma Breathing Techniques

    Nāḍī Śodhana
    – Pūraka Left Nostril
    – Recaka Right Nostril
    – Pūraka Right Nostril
    – Recaka Left Nostril

    “We normally practice Ujjāyī for a long time
    before introducing Nāḍī Śodhana Prāṇāyāma.”
    – TKV Desikachar Religiousness in Yoga Chapter Nine Page 121

    “One aspect in the refinement of Nāḍī Śodhana is
    the experience of the breath as a subtle vibration
    rather than an audible sound.”
    – 108 Prāṇāyāma Practice Pointers

    “One aspect in the refinement of Nāḍī Śodhana
    is an almost undetectable deftness within
    the finger movement when using Mṛgi Mudrā,
    whilst keeping them permanently on the nostrils.”
    – 108 Prāṇāyāma Practice Pointers

    “When using Mṛgi Mudrā in Nāḍī Śodhana
    the control should not be at the nose.
    The fingers are a guide more than a valve.
    Thus you should not bend the nose.
    The main control for the Inhale and for
    the Exhale is in the chest not the fingers.”
    – 108 Prāṇāyāma Practice Pointers

    “Haṭha Yoga is about Nāḍī Śodhana.
    Rāja Yoga is about Citta Śodhana.”
    – 108 Yoga Practice Pointers

    – Āsana and Prāṇāyāma Planning Questions
    “Design an Āsana practice that focuses on linking
    – Uttānāsana and Ūrdhva Mukha Śvānāsana
    with a ratio of 1.2.1.0. in Nāḍī Śodanam.”
    To Download or View this Question as a PDF Study Sheet
    – Yoga Practice Planning and Theory Questions – Collected & Collated

    – Prāṇāyāma only Planning Questions
    “Design a Prāṇāyāma practice for yourself to include
    – Śītalī, Anuloma Ujjāyī and Nāḍī Śodhana”
    To Download or View this Question as a PDF Study Sheet
    – Yoga Practice Planning and Theory Questions – Collected & Collated

    – Prāṇāyāma only Planning Questions
    “Design a Prāṇāyāma practice for yourself to include
    – a crown ratio of 1.1.1.1. in Nāḍī Śodhana”
    To Download or View this Question as a PDF Study Sheet
    – Yoga Practice Planning and Theory Questions – Collected & Collated


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