NADISHUDDHI AS PER VASISTHA SAMHITA AND GEHRANDA SAMHITA
Level 5 - mechanism / opinion, no new human data
Narrative and conceptual review of traditional texts without empirical data
OpenAlex W4378188346 · doi:10.47413/vidya.v2i1.178
What was done
This paper provides a conceptual and philosophical review of Nadishuddhi (Nadi Shodhana, or channel purification) and pranic energy channels based on traditional yogic texts, including the Vasistha Samhita and Gheranda Samhita.
What was found
The abstract reports no empirical data, statistical findings, or quantitative measures. It summarizes textual concepts regarding subtle energy channels (nadis), life force (prana), and the theoretical role of breathing practices in balancing mental and physical energies.
Why it matters
It outlines classical textual perspectives on pranayama practices for scholars and practitioners of traditional yoga philosophy.
Limits
The paper lacks empirical experimentation, physiological measurements, and clinical sample testing. The described mechanisms are metaphysical rather than directly observable biomedical outcomes.
Cited by
- context The ancient text Vashishtha Samhita describes a form of breathing practice with an inhale-to-hold-to-exhale ratio of 1:4:2 (or 1:4:8 stated as 16s inhale, 64s hold, 32s exhale).