In this lesson, we introduce the foundational concepts and core understandings of life-force energy.
Have a foundational understanding of energy from scientific, philosophical, and practical perspectives, and be familiar with the yogic perspective on life force energy (prana), how it moves and functions, and how yoga practices influence and regulate this energy.
Define and describe subtle energy, prana, the prana vayus and the nadis. Identify the three primary nadis and explain their relationship to the chakra system. Describe the ida, pingala, and sushumna nadis and their significance in Hatha Yoga. Explain the relationship between Hatha Yoga and the flow of prana. Describe the primary techniques for working with subtle energy in yoga practice and explain several ways that yoga practices help liberate and regulate energy.
aura, biofield / biomagnetic field, energy, energy body, ida nadi, nadis, pingala nadi, prana, subtle, subtle body, subtle energy, sushumna
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