Nadi shodhana是什什麼意思

"Nadi Shodhana" is a Sanskrit term that means "cleansing of the channels" or "purification of the nadis." In the context of yoga and Ayurveda, nadis refer to the subtle energy channels in the body through which prana (life force or vital energy) is believed to flow. There are said to be three main nadis: Ida, Pingala, and Sushumna.

Nadi Shodhana is a practice aimed at balancing and harmonizing these energy channels, often through the practice of pranayama (breathing exercises). One of the most common pranayamas associated with Nadi Shodhana is Alternate Nostril Breathing (Anuloma Viloma), where the breath is alternatively inhaled and exhaled through the right and left nostrils, which are believed to be associated with the Ida and Pingala nadis, respectively.

The practice of Nadi Shodhana is thought to promote physical health, mental clarity, and spiritual well-being by removing blockages in the nadis and allowing prana to flow freely throughout the body. It is often used as a preparation for meditation, as it is believed to help calm the mind and body, and to prepare the practitioner for deeper states of consciousness.