The act of breathing is called “Swara”. The Sanskrit word Swara means the sound of one's own breath. Yoga means union. Therefore, Swarayoga is the union of different vibrations of breath that alter our psycho-physiological activity. It is a systematic practice of the observation of the breath flow through the nostrils in relation to the time of day, the position of the moon, sun, planets, seasons and the play of five basic elements earth, water, fire, air and space with the physical, mental and emotional conditions of the practising individual. Swara breathing is a process, which can be manipulated and controlled whenever you want to. It helps us to understand how to maximise our potential, control moods, heal ailments and be attuned to the cosmic rhythm.

Types Of Swara Yoga
There are three main Swaras. These are known as Chander Swar (Ida Naddi), Surya Swar (Pingala Naddi), Shoonya Swar (Sushumna Naddi). These three Naddis operate alternately for certain duration of time because the flow of breath changes every hour or every hour and twenty minutes. If either swara predominates for too long it is a sign of warning that one of the branches of the autonomic nervous system is being over stressed and only one of the brain hemispheres is being fully utilized. The co-ordination of these three Naddis gives health, strength, mental peace and long life - and clear the way for the spiritual growth. Once this understanding takes place, the breathing pattern can be altered at will to make the life harmonious and balanced.