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    śodhana

    Devanāgarī: शोधन Translation: cleansing, refining, purifying Similar words:pariśuddhi, śuddhi Related concepts:nāḍī, śamana, śauca, śuddha

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    “The practice which is Śodhana for the Antar Aṅga
    is Antaraṅga Sādhana.”
    – T Krishnamacharya introduction to Yoga Sūtra Chapter Three

    “In the Bhagavad Gītā, Karma is defined as a Śodhana Kriyā where,
    as actions are performed, they also offer a chance to refine oneself.
    Thus, whatever I do and whatever happens is a chance to refine myself.
    The Bhāvana here is Ātma Śuddha where all actions are an opportunity
    for purification of that which inhibits the expression of our essence.”
    – Paul Harvey on Bhagavad Gītā Chapter Five verse 11

    “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

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

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    • Design a Prāṇāyāma for yourself to include Śītalī, Anuloma Ujjāyī and Nāḍī Śodhana
    • Design a Prāṇāyāma for yourself to include a crown ratio of 1.1.1.1. in Nāḍī Śodhana
    • Laṅghana Kriyā can be used for pacification or for purification
    • Prāṇāyāma is common to both Haṭha and Rāja Yoga Sādhana……
    • Primary Prāṇāyāma Techniques as taught by Krishnamacharya and Desikachar

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