Samanu (Purifying the Nadis)

Samanu (Purifying the Nadis)

Samanu is one of the two basic types of purification practices which is denoted from mental. It is also practiced to purify the nadis. The nadis is translated as nerves, arteries, veins or vessels. It is often said to be the counterpart of the nervous system or the blood.

There are 14 Principal Nadis but the most important are Shushumna which is activated through Pranayama and it helps in calming down the system; Ida which purifies and nourishes the body and mind; and the Pingala which is activated by breathing in the right nostril where the left side of the brain is stimulated.
Samanu (Purifying the Nadis)

1. Focusing on Anaahata Chakra, mentally repeat "Yam" eight times while you inhale through the left nostril, thirty-two times while you retain, and sixteen times while you exhale through the right nostril.

2. Focusing on Manipura Chakra mentally repeat "Ram" using the same ratio but inhaling through the right and exhaling through the left nostril.

3. Proceed as in 1, but focus on the moon center at thye tip of the nose and mentally repeat "Tam". While you hold the breath, imagine the nectar of the moon suffusing the entire body. Exhale slowly, focusing on Muladhara Chakra and repeating "Lam".

  People who practice samanu will feel mental clarity and serenity, concentration and mental disposition, and samanu will nourish the body with fresh oxygen.