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Understanding Prana — The Life-Force That Sustains the Human System
In Himalayan yoga, prana is the vital life-force that sustains every function of the body.
It is more than breath.
It is more than oxygen.
Prana is the energy that animates life.
Modern science associates breath with oxygen, yet yoga and ancient science clearly differentiates the two.
Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar Ji often explains:
“If prana were oxygen, supplying oxygen should always bring life back. Yet that is not the case. Prana is subtler, deeper, and it keeps the system alive from within.”
Prana moves through the Nadis — the subtle channels — and energizes each cell, organ, and tissue.
When the flow of prana is strong, the system remains healthy.
When the flow becomes weak or restricted, the body begins to deteriorate.
This understanding forms the foundation of pranayama practices such as Anulom Vilom.
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Nadis — The Subtle Channels of Energy
The human system is interwoven with thousands of Nadis. Three of them guide the flow of prana through the entire body:
- Ida – the cooling channel or the Moon channel
- Pingala – the heating channel or the Sun channel
- Sushumna – the central channel of balance and awareness
These Nadis shape:
- physical vitality
- mental clarity
- emotional stability
- spiritual awareness
- overall energetic rhythm
When these Nadis are refined, prana moves smoothly.
When they become restricted, movement of prana reduces, affecting the health of the body and mind.
This is why yogic systems emphasise nadi shuddhi — the purification of channels.
The Role of Chakras in Pranic Movement
Along the Sushmna lie the chakras — centres that regulate the distribution and quality of prana.
Balanced chakras support:
- clarity of mind
- stable breath
- strong immunity
- balanced emotions
- refined awareness
When the Nadis are purified, the chakras receive prana without obstruction, strengthening the internal system.
Why Pranic Flow Determines Health
Prana strengthens, nourishes, and revitalises the body.
Where prana flows well, the region remains alive and active.
Where prana does not reach, that region weakens.
In medical terms, reduced pranic flow manifests as:
- tissue deterioration
- organ weakness
- chronic fatigue
- infections
- necrosis or gangrene in extreme cases
This reveals what yogic masters have always taught —
Prana is the fundamental source of life.
Thus, strengthening and purifying the Nadis becomes essential for complete well-being.
Anulom Vilom — The Practice That Opens the Channels
Among the classical pranayamas, Anulom Vilom holds a central place because it works directly on Ida and Pingala — the two pathways through which prana flows.
It refines the breath, strengthens the lungs, and clears blockages in the energy channels.
How Anulom Vilom Works
- Breath alternates between both nostrils
- Ida and Pingala are activated in balance
- Nadis become purified
- Prana begins to move uniformly
- Internal equilibrium is restored
This steady alternation gradually strengthens the nervous system, stabilises the mind, and improves overall vitality.
How to Practice Anulom Vilom
Step-by-Step Method
- Sit with your spine aligned and the shoulders relaxed.
- Close your right nostril gently.
- Inhale through the left nostril with a steady breath.
- Close your left nostril softly.
- Exhale through the right nostril.
- Inhale through the right nostril.
- Exhale through the left nostril.
- Continue in a calm, uninterrupted rhythm.
Duration
Begin with 1 minute and grow to 7 minutes, morning and evening.
With consistent practice, the Nadis open, pranic flow improves, and the lungs gain internal strength.
Why Anulom Vilom Matters Today
Modern living places continuous pressure on the breath — pollution, irregular routines, disturbed sleep, and emotional strain all reduce the natural strength of the respiratory system. When breath weakens, pranic movement reduces, affecting vitality and clarity.
Anulom Vilom refines the Nadis, supporting smooth breath flow and restoring the internal rhythm of prana. This balance is essential for health, stability, and awareness.
This is why the practice forms an important part of the #IndiaBreatheAgain movement led by Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar Ji, which focuses on strengthening breath, consciousness, and inner vitality through traditional yogic methods.
By purifying the channels, Anulom Vilom brings the system into alignment, allowing prana to reach every region of the body and awakening natural inner strength.