

AGNI
all digestive and metabolic processess
leads to – strength, good health, long life, enthusiasm, Prana
out of balance – toxicity, inflammation
ON MAT
word – PROCESS
medicine – indigestion, fatigue, mood changes
qualities - hot, sharp, penetrating, spreading, subtle, luminous, clear
elements – fire and water
dosha – pitta meaning ‘to burn’
direction – inwardly and outwardly circulating
location – ‘grahani’ - duodenum to 1st part of small intestine
movements – contraction then extension
breath – full inhale and extended exhale and pause
sankalpa – I am brave, determined, capable and strong and I get the best out of life
OFF MAT
tastes – kitcheree, spices, bitters,
remedies – triphala, trikatu, ginger, garlic
massage – belly, knees, elbows,
lifestyle – correct amount of water (including not too much), timing meals, attend to urges, no daysleep, no nightshift work or staying up past 11pm, managing emotions, cleansing eyes, eyedrops, ghee eye-baths, no dieting