Download This PaperSwara Yoga: A Historical, Philosophical, and Scientific Analysis
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Date Written: April 08, 2025
Abstract
Swara Yoga is an ancient yogic science based on the subtle observation and regulation of breath, particularly its flow through the nostrils. This paper delves into the origins of Swara Yoga as documented in the Shiva Swarodaya, explores its philosophical foundations rooted in Advaita Vedanta, prana theory, and metaphysics, and discusses its psycho-physiological principles and practical applications in meditation, health, and daily decision-making. Further, the paper compares traditional Swara Yoga with modern scientific research on nasal dominance, brain hemispheric activation, and the autonomic nervous system. The analysis reveals that Swara Yoga is not merely a spiritual or esoteric concept but a profound system that unites ancient intuitive knowledge with modern neurophysiological understanding.
Keywords: Swara Yoga, Devrishi, Indian Philosophy, Yoga, Scientific Analysis
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