The nadis are subtle energy channels that flow through the body to supply and disperse Prana to various parts of the body through the chakras. They are also known as meridians in traditional Chinese medicine. The life force or prana that is taken in through the breath or through food is sent to the body for restoring, healing and maintaining. Nadis are not seen as something physical and works at a mental level. There are around 72,000 nadis existing in the body but the most important three are Sushumna, Ida and Pingala. The 14 main nadis are usually spoken about and does the majority of the work just as the 7 main chakras. The nadis are divided into left side, right side and center of the body.

 

Sushumna is the main nadi that flows through the seven chakras. It begins at the base of the spine, root chakra or Muladhara and goes to the top of the head, the crown chakra or Saharara. Meditating while concentrating on this nadi can bring about a spiritual realization as this is the spiritual center of the body. It is also where the kundalini can arise when the chakras are cleared and balanced to have a profound spiritual experience that may vary according each person. It supplies Prana to the spine, nervous tissues and brain.

 

Ida and Pingala are the next two most important nadis in the body. They both rise from the base chakra like the two snakes in the caduceus around sushumna. They move away and come together in the middle like 8 or the infinity sign until they reach the head. Ida is on the left side and called the lunar nadi. It is associated with feminine energy, active at night and contain water properties. Pingala is on the right side and is called the solar or the sun nadi. It is associated with masculine energy, active during the day and contains fire properties. Pingala starts at Muladhara and goes to Ajna or Third Eye. It then branches out to the right nostril. Ida starts at Muladhara and goes to Ajna or Third Eye. From there it goes to the left nostril.

 

Kuhu starts at Muladhra and ends at the end of reproductive organs. Its purpose is to supply Prana to the reproductive organs and the urinary tract. It is associated with the Swadhistana or Sacral Chakra. Right side. Varuna starts at Muladhara and goes to the skin through the respiratory, circulatory and sebaceous systems from the heart. It is associated with the Anahata or Heart Chakra. Right. Yashavati starts at Muladhara and goes to the Manipura or Solar Plexus and spread to the right foot and right hand. Its governance is over the involuntary muscles and movement of limbs. Right

 

Hasthijhiva starts at Muladhara and goes to Manipura or Solar Plexus chakra from which it spreads to the left hand and foot. It governs the involuntary muscles and movement of limbs just like its counterpart Yashavati. Pusha starts at Muladhara and goes to Ajna or Third Eye. It then branches out to the right eye. Ghandari starts at Muladhara and goes to Ajna or Third Eye then to left eye. Payasvini starts at Muladhara and goes to Ajna or Third Eye. It then branches out to the right ear. Shankini starts at Muladhara and goes to Ajna or Third Eye. From there it goes to the left ear.

 

Saraswati starts at Muladhara and goes to Vishuddha or Throat chakra. From there it goes to the tongue and covers the mouth region. Visvodhara starts at Muladhara and goes to the stomach through Manipura or Solar Plexus chakra. Alambusha starts at Muladhara and goes to the rectum or organ of elimination. It is associated with Muladhara chakra and is considered a central nadi along with Sushumna.

 

Nadis represents the how the life force is moved around to the body. If prana is water and chakras are spinning disks, nadis are the routes in which the water flows. Chakras are the propellers that push the water in the intended direction to the parts of the body prana needs to go. This constant flow of energy is like the car engine that gets fuel consistently. Any blocks can create problems. Just like how the oil should allow the engine to operate smoothly the body need to allow the energy to flow to the parts.

 

Nadis also emphasize on the connection between the physical body to the subtle bodies which are mental, emotional and astral bodies. It’s subtle nature though invisible to the eye, bridges the connection that coordinates the physical body to the other bodies to operate as one. This is why the mental and emotional problems often end up causing diseases in the physical body as these issues manifests itself like blocks of black in the weak parts or areas which the emotions are attached to. For example anger manifests as solar plexus issues like liver diseases or inability to connect with others as diabetes for example. The areas of the body that is attached to the particular emotion and chakra will manifest as a disease in the area. By connecting the body part to the chakra, we can easily begin healing that chakra to allow the natural flow or rhythm to be restored by going to a healer or meditation with the music with right frequency for that chakra. The point is to make sure the spinning disks can easily move prana to the entire body.

 

The blocks can also manifest as opening in the aura. Our aura provides protection to us that effects all the bodies, not just astral body. This means if we are not intentionally creating a healthy aura by clearing away negativities, we are left vulnerable to different types of energies that are passing. It’s very important to create a shield to prevent negative astral beings or parasitic energies from causing harm. We are powerful beings who can guard our territory to protect our health and well-being.

 

Main reference for this article is through my learning from David Frawley through coursework and books.