Swara Yoga Secrets: Balance Life with Ida, Pingala & Sushumna Nadis

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In Swara Yoga, Ida, Pingala, and Sushumna are the three main nadis or channels through which prana, or vital energy, flows in the human body. According to Shiva Swarodya Shastra, each nadi is associated with certain activities or characteristics. Here’s a table summarizing the activities associated with each nadi:

Swara Yoga Table of Activities

Nadi	Characteristics	Activities	Best time for activities
Ida	Feminine energy, Lunar, Cooling, Mental, Receptive	1. Meditation	During left nostril dominance,
		2. Study and learning	Moon days, Evenings
		3. Sleep and relaxation
		4. Creative tasks (writing, painting, composing music)
		5. Emotional healing and counseling
		6. Introspection and self-reflection
		7. Nurturing relationships and empathy
Pingala	Masculine energy, Solar, Heating, Physical, Active	1. Physical work and manual labor	During right nostril dominance,
		2. Exercise and sports	Sun days, Mornings
		3. Digestion and eating
		4. Decision making and problem-solving
		5. Assertiveness and leadership
		6. Public speaking and presentations
		7. Goal setting and planning
Sushumna	Balanced energy, Spiritual, Unifying	1. Yoga, especially Hatha and Kundalini yoga	When both nostrils flow equally,
		2. Pranayama (breathing techniques)	at dawn and dusk, or during
		3. Spiritual practices and rituals	specific spiritual practices
		4. Deep meditation and advanced concentration techniques
		5. Exploration of higher states of consciousness
		6. Chakra balancing and energy work
		7. Spiritual awakening and self-realization

These activities serve as guidelines for understanding the energetic qualities of each nadi and how to align one’s activities accordingly. Practitioners should listen to their own bodies and intuition to determine the most suitable activities for their personal practice.