It is considered as a Kriya in yogic practices. The meaning of Agnisara is to increase the gastric fire. In Sanskrit agni means ‘fire’ and sara means ‘essence’. This kriya regulates the essence of fire which is supposed to be located in the navel region. This practice regulates the functioning of abdominal organs.
Let us perform Agnisara by following the steps given below:
1. Stand erect with the feet apart from each other.
2. Keep the hands on thighs above the knee. Exhale completely.
3. Bend the knees and the upper part forward.
4. Contract and expand the abdominal muscles rapidly for as long as comfortable while retaining the breath out side.
5. Then slowly breathe in. Repeat the practice 2-3 times.
Remember the following points:
| Dos |
Don’ts |
| It is advisable to practise it on an empty stomach. |
Avoid slightest inhalatory effort. |
| Do practise for two or three times. |
Do not practise it after meals. |
Benefits
- It strengthens the abdominal muscles and nerves.
- It improves the gastric fire and stimulates appetite.
- It alleviates constipation and sluggishness of liver.
- It alleviates dullness and depression.
Limitation
- Person suffering from high blood pressure, heart disease, peptic ulcers or chronic diarrohoea should not perform this kriya.
