What is the Sushumna?
The Sushumna (also spelt “shushumna”) is the spinal nerve that extends from the perineum to the head. It is the most important spiritual nerve (nadi) in the body. By purifying and opening the sushumna, the entire nervous system is transformed to higher spiritual functioning. All of the practices in yoga are designed to cultivate, in one way or another, the purification and opening of the sushumna.
Click on “Main Lessons” above to learn to cultivate this opening or read more here:
Lesson 44 - Finding the Spinal Nerve
Lesson 52 - Big Little Nerve
More references in the Topic Index under “Spinal Nerve”.
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Spinal Nerve