AGNI the ayuvedic metabolic fire
with Maria E. GarrĂŠ
Function of Agni Awareness: provides cellular awareness, mental awareness to all beings.
Governor: is in charge of all metabolic actions in the body including the structural and functional activities of all tissues.
Nutrition: is the basis for nourishing the entire body and neutralizing toxins, Ä ma.
Intelligence: is the wisdom of all bodily process
gunas light: helps in digestion, cleansing, fresh and bring alertness dry: absorption of nutrients, helps in scraping action hot: digestion, cleansing, expansion, circulation subtle: can pass through membranes devoid of liquid
Agni in the body Agni is in charge of: awareness on all levels, governor of all processes, nourishes the body and process/cooks all “food�, brings intelligence to all aspect of life. Agni is the biological fire that stimulates the metabolic breakdown of the foods we eat. Jathara Agni the body’s main central fire is in the lower curvature of the stomach and small intestine relating to Pitta as Pachaka Pitta and Prana as Samana Vayu. Our digestive capacity is measure by the state of Agni. Agni is the prime player in metabolism. It is called the master and it is the prime cause of life. It is controlled by Prana, Apana and Samana Vayus in their respective areas in the alimentary canal.
Healthy Agni leads to: • Excellent digestion • Normal elimination • Proper tissue formation • Good circulation and body temperature • High energy • Strong immunity • Good complexion • Pleasant body odor and breath • Intelligence, Memory and Perception • Clear and calm mind + senses
ĀMA Āma develops when agni’s functions are impaired. the root cause of all diseases is ama. There are many causes for the development of ama from wrong food combining, to improper lifestyle choices and seasonal activities. Āma has exactly the opposite gunas of Agni. It is heavy, dull, gross, cold and liquid which slows down agni.
Signs and Symptoms sroto rodha (clogging channels) fatigue heaviness abnormal flow of VÄ ta malaise indigestion stagnation of energy flow