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Subtle system - The 3 channels |
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The left channel, Ida Nadi, is located on our left
sympathetic nervous system. It represents the
feminine, lunar aspect within us, and the past. It
is the channel that manages our emotions. On a
physical level,the left channel controls the
left-hand side of the body and the right hemisphere
of the brain, while on a subtle level it expresses
our pure desire to seek the truth. People who are
left-sided, that is to say who make excessive use of
this channel, are emotional and often dwell on the
past. They often feel guilty and are easily
dominated by others. Such people are self-effacing
in company, and in extreme cases, they may fall prey
to lethargy and depression. The left channel also
corresponds to the
Yin aspect (the Moon, the dark side) of our
being.
Here,the left channel is represented in blue. It
begins below the
Kundalini
and ends in the right hemisphere of the brain.
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The right channel, Pingala Nadi, is located on
our right sympathetic nervous system. It
represents the solar, masculine aspect and the
future. It gives us the physical capacity for
action and the mental capacity for analysis and
planning. It is the source of our artistic
creativity. On a physical level, the right
channel controls the right-hand side of the body
and the left hemisphere of the brain.
Right-sided people are often very mental and
futuristic. They are always planning and are
very active. In extreme cases, they become
aggressive and dominating (ego). The right
channel also corresponds to the Yang aspect (the
Sun, the light side
of our being.
Here, the right channel is represented in
yellow. It begins above the
Kundalini and ends in the left
hemisphere of the brain. |
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The central channel, Sushumna Nadi, is located on our central parasympathetic nervous system, which is also known as the autonomous nervous system. It is responsible for our spiritual evolution and our physical, mental and emotional balance. |
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The central channel has been described
in many religions and philosophies. The
prophet Lao Tse describes it as the
middle way in his work entitled "Tao Te
King". On a physical level, this channel
controls all spontaneous functions, such
as breathing, heartbeats, etc. |
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The central channel begins in the
triangular bone or
Sacrum and rises along the spinal
column until it reaches the top of the
head (the fontanelle bone). |
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