Koshas

Meaning

sheath; layer

Five layers of being, from physical body to bliss.

Yogic philosophy describes five koshas: Annamaya (physical), Pranamaya (energy), Manomaya (mind), Vijnanamaya (wisdom), and Anandamaya (bliss). Yoga practice peels back these layers toward our true self.

In practice

• Moving through the layers in meditation

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