Tejas

Inner fire, brilliance, or radiance. Together with prana and ojas, it constitutes the triad of subtle energies essential for life and spiritual practice.

Tejas relates to digestion (both physical and mental), metabolism, intelligence, and courage. It is the capacity to transform and discern. Balanced tejas grants mental clarity and determination.

In Haṭha Yoga, tejas is cultivated through practices that activate digestive fire (agni), such as certain asanas, heating pranayamas, and appropriate diet.