Yoga Sutras of Patanjali translated by Yogi Kalinath - Chapter 3, Verse 31
Pada 3, Sutra 31 Sanskrit Verse Koorma-naadyaam sthairyam Translation By constraint on the tortoise duct, steadiness. Interpretation The tortoise duct alluded to here is the Kurma Nadi. The Kurma Nadi is an energy channel that originates between the first and second Chakra at the base of the spine. It runs all the way to the hollow of the throat and regulates the stability of the body and mind. By restraining our attention on the tortoise duct or Kurma Nadi, one develops st