Nadis

Chakras   Nadis   Subtle Bodies

Nadis are channels in our subtle and spiritual bodies; similar to meridians in Chinese philosophy, which prana (vital life energy) flows through. There are 72,000 nadis which branch off into another 72,000. We have a total of 350,000 nadis throughout the body. Fourteen are principal nadis; three are the main nadis - Ida, Pingala and Sushumna.

Ida

Also known as Chandra Nadi (moon energy) Begins at the root and ends in the left nostril and is associated with right brain activity - feminine energy, nurturing, intuitive and introspective.

Pingala

Also known as Surya Nadi (sun energy) begins at the root and ends in the right nostril and is associated with left brain activity - masculine energy, active and strong.

Sushumna Nadi

Agni (fire) - Central Channel located in the spine and runs from Mulandhara chakra to Sahasrara chakra -connects all the chakras. It is the power that guides us consciously or unconsciously to higher awareness - the path toward enlightenment.