Prana

Prana

How Prana awakes Kundalini?

Prana are universally present known as mukhya-prana or primary life force. Prana has following five functional aspects in connection with the human body,

“gate keepers of the heavenly world"     - CU (2/13/6)

Prana and Breath Flow

Prana means life force. Prana flows through energy channels like Ida, Pingala and Sushumna Nadi. These Nadis carry the currents of Prana which flows constantly through the entire body, mind and senses. To observe the flow of Prana one can observe the breathing pattern of a person through nostrils.

 

If from the left nostril breath is flowing more in comparison with right, then it indicates that Ida Nadi is dominating in your body. If, there is higher flow from right nostril, that means Pingala Nadi is more active.  If there is equal flow of breath from both the nostrils, it means Sushumna Nadi is active in your body and prana is in balance mode.

When the right nostril runs faster than the left then through active Pingala Nadi body is performing more physical functions like: digestion process, blood circulation process,  and others. During this state, mood become extroverted and one feel more warmth in the body.

If the left nostril intakes more amount of breath in comparison to right, then it indicates that the mind is introvert active.  Performance of mental tasks become easier and efficient.

During night, often Ida Nadi runs faster, as body temperature drops by 1 to 2 degrees.  If, Pingala Nadi becomes too active, one feels unrest and improper sleep. During lunch if Ida Nadi become too active then digestive system slows down and one may experience constipation.

1. Prana : Vital energy primarily located in the area between the navel and the heart. Main functions in the body are inhalation but can stand for both inhalation and exhalation.

2. Apana : Vital energy area associated with the lower half of the trunk and with exhalation.

3. Vyana (through-breath): This is the vital energy circulating in all the limbs and body.

4. Udana (up-breath):  This connects with physiological functions such as speech, etc. but also the ascent into higher states of consciousness;

5. Samana (mid-breath): localized in the abdominal area. This is primarily connected with the digestive processes.

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