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The highly complicated Swara Yoga takes breathing exercises to a higher level

Swara Yoga is a very complicated and intricate branch of Yoga based on a higher form of ‘pranayama’ or breathing exercises. The term ‘swara’ means musical note or sound in Sanskrit; In yogic terms, “swara” denotes a continuous flow of air through one nostril. It is this practice that brings the Swara Yoga practitioner closer to bliss.

Conventional ‘pranayama’ consists of mastering the breath by inhaling, holding, and exhaling air. In Swara Yoga, the breathing exercises go a couple of steps higher. They touch all parts of your daily activities from the moment you wake up. This includes eating, bathing, working, socializing, and even sleeping.

Those who master Swara Yoga can control anything in their lives, from making friends and gaining more wealth to acquiring knowledge and achieving healthy mental, physical and spiritual well-being. However, there is no scientific proof for this. For most, it is still a belief.

There are three types of ‘swaras: the left Swara (Ida Nadi), the right Swara (Pingala Nadi), and the Sushumna or third Swara. All ‘swaras’ are influenced by the cycles of the moon.

Of these, the left-wing ‘swara’ is characterized as feminine energy (moon), which is auspicious, gentle and virtuous. Basically, the left ‘swara’ is the breath that is taken from the left nostril, which is located on the left side of the spinal cord, which in turn is connected to the right hemisphere of the brain.

The right ‘swara’ is characterized by being masculine energy (sun), which is harsh and non-virtuous. Tasks like battles, sensual pleasures and extreme actions are said to be performed during the right ‘swara’ period: 15 days from the day after the full moon until there is no moon.

The third ‘swara’, Sushumna, is located in the center of the spinal cord and is said to be active when the left and right ‘swara’ flow together, that is, when the body and mind are in a concentrated state of meditation. .

The three ‘swaras’ are very powerful and influential in their own way, and controlling them is difficult. Those who can can improve your overall health and extend your life expectancy.

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