Yoga and the Five Bodies

Did you know that every time you practice yoga  you  are effectively bringing your five  bodies (yes five bodies!) or energetic layers, into harmony?  These energetic layers are called ‘Koshas’ and  move from the outermost layer of the body  to your  innermost  deep spiritual core. 

Each of these  "bodies” is contained within the next like a Russian doll. They are :

1.            Annamaya kosha—the physical body

2.            Pranamaya kosha—the breath or life-force body
3.            Manomaya kosha—the mental body
4.            Vijanamaya kosha—the wisdom (intuition) body
5.            Anandamaya kosha—the bliss body

 

In our classes we focus on bringing these koshas to awareness through posture work, pranayama and meditation.  It might sound complicated but when it all comes together it is a simple and nurturing experience.

 

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Bibliography: http://www.yogajournal.com/wisdom/460 on 27/04/14