30/10/2025
When people step onto the mat for our Dynamic Vinyasa or Ashtanga, the first thing they notice is usually the SWEAT.
But the tradition points to something deeper: the cultivation of inner heat.
This inner fire – called agni or tapas in yoga — is not just about physical exertion. It’s generated through breath (ujjayi), energy locks (bandhas), and the linking of movement with breath (vinyasa).
Why does this matter?
🔥 It purifies the body through sweat.
🔥 It steadies the nervous system.
🔥 It sharpens focus and builds discipline.
🔥 It’s the strongest possible warm up for a “physical” practice, still being completely internal, a work-in
Over time, the heat becomes less about preparing the body and more about transforming the mind. The fire clarifies, refines, and prepares us for a yoga high. For stillness. For equanimity.
So the next time you practice, notice:
👉 Are you only aware of the sweat… or can you feel the deeper fire that’s guiding your transformation?
❤️🔥 Would love to hear in the comments:
How do YOU experience inner heat in your practice?
photo credit Kavin Madheshwaran