Sunday 6 September 2015

Agnisaar Kriya

About

Agni means fire and saar means essence . Agnisar produces fire (heat) inside the body and destroys the germs inside. 


Procedure 


1. Sit in a comfortable Position or asana OR You can also do while standing bend slightly forward from the waist while keeping the back straight
2. If you are in standing position Take support by resting your hands on your knees or just above so that the back is not strained. Please make sure the arms are straight.
3.Take a deep breath.
4. Exhale fully contracting the abdomen and lungs so that all the air is expelled out.
5.Hold your breath and flap your abdominal muscles in and out (do not exhale like you do in kapalbhati!)
6.Do not inhale or exhale while you are flapping your abdominal muscles.

Duration 

2 - 3 times .

Benefits

1. It is helpful in reducing abdominal fat .
2. Removes several gastro-intestinal complaints such as excessive gas, hyperacidity, indigestion etc.
3. Those who are suffering with constipation, indigestion and loss of appetite they should get good benefits with its regular practice.
4. Kills germs inside the body.

Things to Remember

1. Strictly no no during pregnancy.
2. If you recently undergone an operation check with your doctor before doing kapalbhati.
3. If you have heart disease, high blood pressure or hernia, exhale slowly. 
4. Do it in empty stomach  after passing bowels
5. People with hyperthyroidism or chronic diarrhea should avoid this
 

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