Building Resiliance and Strength Through Agni Written by John Joseph Immel, Asheville, NC

Introduction to an Ayurvedic Diet | Digestion in Ayurveda | Building Resiliance and Strength Through Agni

Agni & Metabolic Fire

Agni is strength, power and resilience, and may be compared to our metabolism. In the digestive tract, good agni helps us digest food. In the body, agni gives our organs the strength to work well. In our mind, agni gives us emotional strength and stability. Good agni brings vitality, clarity and enthusiasm. Ayurveda pays careful attention to building and maintaining agni. Agni is a sanskrit word that is derived from the same root as the latin word 'ignite'.

Signs of Good Agni

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