Hatha is considered to be a compound word formed of two syllables “Ha” and “Tha”. (Ha means Sun denoting Pingala Nadi or Surya Nadi that passes through the right side of the spine; and Tha means Moon denoting Ida Nadi or Chandra Nadi that passes through the left side of the spine; Nadi = Nerve Current or Energy Channel). The term Hatha signifies the harmonized functioning of the nerve currents the Moon and the Sun in the human body.
As per Hathayoga Pradipika, there are 72,000 Nadis (energy channels) in the human body through which flows the vital energy called Prana. Of this, there are 3 important Nadis – 2 Nadis are located on either side of the spinal column both originate at the base of the tail bone and flow upward into the brain with their nerve endings located at the nostrils. The 3rd Nadi, Sushumna, located inside the hollow canal of the spinal cord, originates at the base of the tail bone and flows upward into the brain. The Ida and the Pingala Nadis cross the central column from one side to the other and make the knot with the Sushumna Nadi (Central Nerve Current) at certain important points. These meeting points are called Energy Centres or Chakras.
As per Hathayoga Pradipika, there are 72,000 Nadis (energy channels) in the human body through which flows the vital energy called Prana. Of this, there are 3 important Nadis – 2 Nadis are located on either side of the spinal column both originate at the base of the tail bone and flow upward into the brain with their nerve endings located at the nostrils. The 3rd Nadi, Sushumna, located inside the hollow canal of the spinal cord, originates at the base of the tail bone and flows upward into the brain. The Ida and the Pingala Nadis cross the central column from one side to the other and make the knot with the Sushumna Nadi (Central Nerve Current) at certain important points. These meeting points are called Energy Centres or Chakras.
Nadi Shifting a vital function of the body
The Ida Nadi and Pingala Nadi correspond to the breaths that flow in the left and right nostrils. By nature, the impact of the energy that flows in the left Nadi (Moon) is cooling to the body, and the energy that flows in the right Nadi (Sun) is warming to the body.
During respiration, one can feel that one nostril is always open and the other nostril is partially blocked. The open nostril signifies the functioning of the corresponding Nadi or Nerve Current. For example, if right nostril is fully open, the Sun or Pingala Nadi is functioning; if left nostril is fully open, the Moon or Ida Nadi is functioning. If the Sun and the Moon Nadis do not function alternatively at regular intervals, it may cause extreme cooling or heating up of the body resulting in health disorders. In a healthy person, the Nadis will shift at an interval of 110 minutes, thus balancing the heat and cold of the body. Sun signifies heat, and Moon signifies cold. If this occurs regularly, the individual will enjoy happiness and good health. If not, it is likely to produce serious physical and psychological problems.
When the vital energy flows through the Sushumna Nadi, located in the hollow canal of the spinal cord, the consciousness of the practitioner expands to experience greater bliss. The aim of Hatha Yoga is to help its aspirants gain this greater bliss and also to step into Raja Yoga to enjoy the multi-dimensional bliss.
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