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Swara Yoga

Ref: "Shiva Swarodaya" (Original Sanskrit Text) "Swarayoga" - Swami Muktibodhananda under the direct guidance of Swami Satyananda
Bihar School of Yoga publication - http://www.yogavision .net

What is Swara Yoga?

Swara is Sanskrit word, meaning sound or note. It is also a continuous flow of air through one nostril. Yoga means union, so Swara yoga is a science which is realization of cosmic consciousness through control and manipulation of breath.

Swara Yoga is science which is a complete study, observations, control and manipulation of breath or Swara. Pranayama is only related to control of breath in various ways. In swara yoga, you will find association of breath in relation to activities of sun, moon, various seasons, physical and mental conditions of individuals etc. So Swara Yoga is more comprehensive in theory and practices related to breath.

Applications of Swara Yoga as per Sanskrti Text "Shiva Swarodaya" -

Swara yoga is useful while initiating any action starting from waking up in the morning, having bath, eating, involving in different types of works, mental activities, physical activities etc. One can easily make out that Swara Yoga touches all parts of human life.

Few applications of Swara Yoga

Fighting wars, Overcome enemy, winning friends

Gaining wealth, prosperity, popularity

Winning favor of king

Knowledge of past, present & future

Achieving sound mental, physical & spiritual health

Swara in Daily Life

1.	Journey, eating, exercising, working, excreting, sleeping
2.	For Yoga & Meditation

3 Types of Swara

There are 3 main swara, Ida Nadi or Left Swara (Nadi is flow of pranic energy in body), Pingala Nadi or Right Swara and Sushumna or third Swara.

	Ida / Lunar / Left Swara - The breath through left nostril
	Ida Nadi located on the Left side of spinal Cord
	It represents Moon / female Shakti (Energy) principle
	Left Swara is associated with Mental Activities, Parasympathetic nervous system (relaxation)
	Connection to right hemisphere of brain
	Left Swara is considered to be Auspicious, smooth & virtuous
	Bright fortnight (15 days starting from next day of no moon to full moon day)
	Fruitful results when Left Swara is active on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday.
	Zodiac signs during Lunar flow - taurus, cancer, virgo, scorpio, capricorn, pisces
	Pingala / Solar or Right Swara - The breath through right nostril
	Pingala Nadi located on the right side of spinal Cord
	It represents Sun / Male Shiva(consciousness) principle
	Right Swara is associated with Pranic activities (Physical activities), Sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight response / stress response)
	Connection to left hemisphere of brain
	Right Swara is considered as Rough, non virtuous
	Dominance during dark fortnight (15 days from the next day of full moon to no moon)
	Right Swara gives fruitful results Sunday, Saturday, Tuesday
	Zodiac signs during Solar flow - aries, aquarius, libra, gemini, sagittarius

Acts to be performed when Left Swara is Active

	All auspicious acts
	Stable, permanent actions
	Purchasing jewelry, clothes, journey etc
	Construction of house
	Offices, temple etc.
	Marriages, religious rights, peaceful work
	Treating incurable diseases

Acts to be performed when Right Swara is Active

	Extreme tantra techniques
	Meanest & worst actions
	Drinking wine, destroying enemies
	Sensual pleasures
	Work requiring extreme dynamism
	Physical work
	Solving mathematics
	Eating, gratifying senses, captivating women

Third Swara "Sushumna"

	Located Center of the spinal cord
	It represents "Shiva" (pure consciousness) in the state of "So-Ham"
	Sushumna is said to be active when Left & right swara flows together
	No worldly action recommended, work gives no result
	It indicates non attachment to the mundane things
	While third Swara is active Meditation recommended

Rhythms of Swara

	Each Swara (Left and Right) Alternates in 60 Min - One Swara is active for about 1 to 1.5 hours depends on individual, and after that 2nd Swara starts flowing, this cycle continues during day and night.

	These Swara Activities are related to Moon phases
	Sunrise timing is crucial - Generally for healthy people the Swara should change at the time of sunrise and sunset.
	Lunar / left Swara
	Active during 1st 3 days of Bright fortnight at sunrise
	Right / solar Swara
	Active during 1st 3 days of dark fortnight at sunrise

Readjusting the Swara

Close active nostril with finger or cotton wool

Inhale through active nostril & exhale through inactive

Apply pressure to the armpit of the active nostril

Lie down on the same side of the active nostril

Cold bath or hot water changes the Swara

Food consumed changes Swara

1.	Chilli, ginger - Solar / right Swara
2.	Yogurt, bananas - left / lunar Swara

Swara Indication - Physical & Mental activities

Common Cold - common cold indicates dominating Left Swara, which indicates cold. One can change this dominating left swara to right swara and cure the common cold or other diseases.

Acidity - if Right swara dominates, it indicates the person will suffer from either acidity or fever. Right Swara is Hot in nature.

Swara Yoga is still unexplored area and lot of scientific research needs to be carried out before all facts and exact relation of Swara and physical and mental activities is known.

Hari Om