Applied Anatomy In Nakha Sharira

“Nakha Sharira” typically refers to the subtle or energy body in Indian philosophical and spiritual traditions, such as Ayurveda and yoga. While Western anatomy focuses primarily on the physical body, Ayurveda and yoga recognize the existence of both the gross physical body (sthula sharira) and the subtle body (sukshma sharira), which includes channels (nadis), energy centers (chakras), and vital energy (prana).

Applied anatomy in Nakha Sharira involves understanding how the principles of physical anatomy relate to the subtle body. Here’s how some aspects of Western anatomy may be applied in understanding Nakha Sharira: