Understanding Agni: The Fire of Transformation

Course Outline

40min to complete

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Section 1

Understanding Agni

What is Agni?
1m59s
Agni is the intelligence that drives us physically, mentally and spiritually. When strengthened and balanced, it is the power of digestion and assimilation, transforming food into nourishment and life experience into wisdom.
Agni in Ayurveda
4m
Ayurveda is the path of self-healing and agni is a vital aspect of working with this path. Practitioners of ayurveda employ lifestyle and diet guidelines to stabilize agni and then direct it for healing purposes.
Agni in Yoga Practice: 3 Part Approach
3m
Agni supports spiritual awakening. Using a three part approach, we can channel this force to wake up the dormant parts of ourselves and let go of what is holding us back in life.
4 Ways to Regulate Agni in Daily Life
2m
Agni sara is an abdominal practice to build and awaken agni. Implementing this practice into your daily routine, along with three other lifestyle changes, will start you on the path to enlivening your own subtle pranic force.
Agni in Practice: Experience Your Inner Fire
30m
Hatha Yoga
The fire element governs our digestion on all levels: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. Most concentrated in the third chakra, manipura (city of jewels), it is located deep within the abdomen. See how the fire element manifests itself through this practice incorporating awareness, awakening, and strengthening. Conclude with a deep relaxation. Props: None.

Course Overview

Agni is the subtle pranic force of the fire element and a key component to the sciences of both yoga and Ayurveda. A clear understanding of its function and where it resides in the body can help us begin to harness its inherent power of healing and transformation. Regulating and nurturing agni will help to improve digestion, boost energy levels and enhance your overall state of well-being. Using a few simple and practical tips, you can begin to integrate this knowledge of agni in your yoga practice and your lifestyle.

Meet Your Teacher

Sarah Guglielmi

Sarah Guglielmi is a professional educator in the fields of yoga and ayurveda. A former engineer, she... Read more

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this course count toward continuing education units with Yoga Alliance?

Absolutely, you can include this course in your Yoga Alliance training hours, with each hour equivalent to one continuing education credit.

Are there any deadlines or time limits for completing this course ?

This course is entirely self- paced, allowing you to learn at your convenience.There are no imposed deadlines or time constraints for Course completion.

Are there any prerequisites for enrolling in the course ?

No prerequisites are required; this course is open to anyone interested in deepening their knowledge and practice.

Do I need to be a yoga teacher to take this course ?

No, the course is accessible to all individuals interested in enriching their understanding and practice of yoga.Yoga teaching certification is not a prerequisite.