India, Oct. 29 -- If you have explored yoga or meditation, you may have come across the word nadis. Ancient yogic traditions describe nadis as pathways through which prana, or life energy, moves within the subtle body. Sadhguru, the founder of the Isha Foundation, explains that these pathways play an important role in understanding the human system through yoga.

In his article, The Three Fundamental Nadis, Sadhguru explains three main nadis: Ida, Pingala and Sushumna. His teachings offer a way to explore the relationship between energy, awareness and spiritual growth.

The Sanskrit word nadi refers to a pathway or channel in yogic philosophy. Sadhguru explains that nadis are not physical nerves that doctors can identify through anatomy. ...