Pingala Nadi represents solar energy and runs along the right side of the spine. It is the masculine, active, and logical aspect of Prana, responsible for heat, alertness, and drive.

There are three main nadis in the body — “ida”, “pingala” and “susumna”. These energy channels intercept at different points along the spinal cord forming chakras .

The word nadi literally means ‘flow’ or ‘current.’ There are 72,000 nadis and should not be mistaken for nerves. They are not part of the physical body, although they correspond with the ...