Yog, prāṇāyāma and Spiritual Progress
While reading an ancient classic on Yog, I came across nāḍī śodhana (years back). It is not even called prānayama in text and the process is very different than the one which is running at global level (as Anulom viloma). The interesting Image
part is that the Maharṣi proclaims that one has to practice this for three months or years (unless he/she hears a nada sound in ears). No yog posture should be tried before this is complete. Trying yog before accomplishing cleaning is like applying race while holding the clutch
at the same time. It will not work and will have long term problems as well.
Yet, what we see today are short term courses on yog which are completed in fifteen days. These courses, camps are like teaching formulae one racing to a toddler. The cars are sure to collide.
One
should also understand, that yog, especially ṇadi śodhana is first step to spiritual order (not only yog or balance of body). One who practices it daily will see great results in spiritual life. Yet we see so many spiritual camps without ṇadi śodhana. Please remember that in
spiritual matters, prānayama, ṇadi śodhana and Bhūta śuddhi are primary parts of prayers. The basic important steps to progress.
Anyone can do prayers or do yog, but then cars will COLLIDE. (That collision is very subtle and causes mental and spiritual damages).

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