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The Koshas come from the Taittirya Upanishad which predate the Yoga Sutras by about 1,000 years. From the perspective of yoga, the human being is a multi-dimensional creation with several layers of "bodies" that exist on different levels. The Koshas (which mean "layers of the self") outline the human being at all levels: the physical level, the energetic level, the psycho-emotional level, the wisdom/intuitive level and the highest/spiritual level. The Five Kosha model supports that individual health and happiness are achieved from the integration of all five dimensions. Most yoga practices, especially those rooted in the traditions of Tantra yoga such as Yoga therapy, Karma yoga base practice on integrating the Five Koshas. Much yoga in the West addresses the physical body, such as practiced through poses or asana. However, there is both growing interest and prevalance in yoga that addresses the other levels of the being. In essence, true yoga is not being practiced if the goal is not to eventually reach and align the other levels of the being. The Five KoshasAnnamayakosha: Physical body. The first or core level of the being represents the physical body or gross body that we can see, touch and feel. Pranamayakosha: Energy body. This the second layer of the being represents the energy body and it manifests in the subtle body such as the breath. Manamayakosha: Psycho-emotional body. This third layer is part of the subtle body and is represented by the mind, emotions, and feelings. Vijnyanamayakosha: Wisdom body. This forth level is in the subtle body and it represents the higher mind. Anandamayakosha: Bliss body. This fifth and final level is part of the casaul body. It is explained as the level of spirituality in which the mind rests completely and the being is connected with its source. Page Statistics
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