Agnisar is the 4th step of pranayama package reintroduced
by PP Swami Ramdev ji Maharaj. It is necessary part of
pranayama along with other six types of pranayama i.e.
Bhastrika, Kapalbhati, Bahya, Anulom-Vilom, Bhramri and
Udgeeth.
Method of Practice:
- 1. Sit in Padmasana and keep the hands on the knees in a
comfortable position. Close the eyes slightly and
concentrate on the mind with normal breathing.
- 2. Exhale slow, deep and stable breathe. Stop the breathe
outside, i.e., do Bahirmukh. Stretch both the hands
straight and keep them on the knees with slight pressure.
Contract and expand the stomach. Try to touch the navel
deep inside the stomach.
- 3. Keep the stomach and hands normal before doing poorak
i.e., inhale. Now take deep, stable and slow breathe.
- 4. This is one cycle of Agnisar pranayama. In one cycle
contract and expand the stomach at least ten times.
Increase the number to 30. In the beginning practice it
for 5 times and then slowly increase is it up to 15
cycles. During winters you can practice it for 25 cycles.
Breathe normally, rest for sometime and then do shavasana.
Precautions during Agnisar Pranayama:-- 1. This pranayama should be done in the morning hours
after passing bowels and getting free from the morning
chores. Those who want to practice it in the evening
should do after four hours of having meals.
- 2. During winters, Agnisar pranayama should be done
as per the procedures. This is the best time for this
pranayam. During summers after doing this pranayama ten
rounds of Shitali pranayama should be definitely practiced.
- 3. During the practice period the person should eat
simple, pure food. Avoid eating heavy, oily, fried and non-
vegetarian food. Smoking and alcohol should be completely
avoided.
- 4. The patients of intestinal problems, hernia, high blood
pressure and other diseases should not practice it.
- 5. If you have undergone stomach operation recently
then this pranayama should not be practiced. It should
be done under the guidance of some yoga expert after few
months.
- 6. Stop the practice immediately if you experience
tiredness and practice it the other day.
- 7. Practice it according to your physical capacity. Do not
do kumbhak in excess of your body capacity. Make sure that
during Bahirkumbhak slightest air should not get inside.
- 8. Patients suffering with ear, nose and eye problems
should not practice agnisar pranayama.
Benefits of Agnisar Pranayama:
Agnisar pranayama increases the internal energy and gives
vitality. Those who are suffering with constipation,
indigestion and loss of appetite they should get good
benefits with its regular practice. People with excessive
fat on the stomach should practice it regularly to reduce
the fat. This pranayama overcomes laziness, disinterest
and strengthens the internal organs, muscles, nerves and
blood veins. People suffering with lung problems can gain
a lot. This pranayama cures asthma, tuberculosis and other
serious diseases. It also cures the entire throat related
problems and old kapha problems. It cures sleepiness and
circulates inner energy.
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