Overview & Traditional Lineage
Breath of Fire (Agni Pran) is a classical pranayama rooted in Kundalini tradition; agni pran. Rapid even breathing through the nose, in and out at the same strength. Warming, and gentler than bhastrika, but still not a beginner's practice.
Primary Goals: Energy. Themes: Cold, Lethargy.
Full Guided Practice Script & Cue Timeline
| Timestamp | Spoken Cue / Instruction | Pause |
|---|---|---|
| 0:00 | Sit upright. Read the cautions if you have not. | 18s |
| 0:24 | Unlike bhastrika, in and out are equal here — same speed, same strength, no emphasis on either. | 25s |
| 0:59 | Start slowly. In, out, in, out, through the nose, belly moving. | 25s |
| 1:31 | Now let it speed up until it is about two per second, still even. | 30s |
| 2:10 | Thirty seconds. If it becomes ragged, slow down rather than stopping. | 45s |
| 3:02 | Stop. Breathe normally. Feel the heat. | 45s |
| 3:51 | One more round of thirty seconds. | 50s |
| 4:45 | Stop and sit. Let the breath come all the way back to normal before you move. | 60s |
Contraindications & Guidance
- Do not practise in pregnancy.
- Do not practise with high blood pressure, heart disease, epilepsy, glaucoma, hernia, ulcer, or during menstruation.
- Not within two hours of eating.
- Stop immediately at any dizziness.
