Debunking Swara Yoga Myths

6 months ago By Yogi Anoop

Debunking Swara Yoga Myths: A Talk with Yogi Anoop

Yogi Anoop; I’ve noticed that intelligent, logical, and very clever people are attracted to concepts only after understanding and applying their principles. However, an average person seems drawn merely by hearing and seeing the features of something. Is that true for yoga too?

People are often influenced by commonly held societal beliefs. This is evident in the world of yoga as well.

Student: So, is this why various commercial strategies are used to sell yoga?

Yogi Anoop: Exactly. To sell anything, many commercial techniques are employed, sometimes exaggerating unnecessary attributes. Inexperienced individuals often use these strategies for Swara Yoga, appealing to those of average intelligence.

Student: Can you give me an example?

Yogi Anoop: For instance, claims are made that Einstein was a great expert in Swara Yoga and had complete control over his nostril breath. Similar assertions are made about Jesus Christ, Buddha, Lord Mahavira, and even Lord Ram and Krishna.

Student: But these great personalities aren’t here to confirm or deny such claims, right?

Yogi Anoop: Correct. They never mentioned Swara Yoga or Kriya Yoga during their time. People with commercial minds exploit this by making baseless claims, which can be very dangerous for the general public. Even they may get more individual success via this marketing strategies but philosophical growth will never be there.  

Student: How should one approach the practice of Swara Yoga then?

Yogi Anoop: Practitioners should try to understand the secrets behind its principles and practice accordingly. They should go into deeper understating about the philosophy rather than practising immediately . The experience gained will create a lasting attraction to Swara Yoga. Otherwise, any attraction based on what some deity did or didn’t do will be fleeting and potentially harmful.

Student: What is the truth about Swara Yoga?

Yogi Anoop: Swara Yoga involves understanding the mysteries of the three major nadis: Ida, Pingala, and Sushumna. These nadis control the subtle neural networks within the brain, which naturally switch between the two hemispheres over time, reflected in the breathing pattern through the nostrils. 

Student:Is it true that Nadi Shodhana Pranayama can influence the brain’s hemispheres?

Yogi Anoop: It’s believed so, but in my experience, this technique does not achieve such effects. The process of Nadi Shodhana is based on the principles of sensation, which we will explore in depth in a Swara Yoga workshop.

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