Kosha Flashcards

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Kosha

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the sheaths or layers of human existence

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Annamaya Kosha

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food sheath
- it’s the physical body - your skin, organs, blood,
- Yamas and Niyamas support this sheath

breathing, eating, sleeping, and hygiene support this kosha

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Pranamaya Kosha

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energy sheath
- psycho emotional layer
- houses prana which travels through the vayus
- here you find your marma (subtle accupuncture points), chakras

acupuncture, meditation, and journaling support this kosha

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Manomaya Kosha

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lower mental sheath
- this is the ego (the ambitious mind)
- the everyday thinking mind; streams of consciousness, internal monologue, mind chatter
- also known as the survival mind (going to bed on time, doing laundry, keeping you alive)

community, therapy, routines, sahaja, freedom, dance, and learning something new support this kosha

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Vijnanamaya Kosha

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the higher mental sheath
- also known as the wisdom body or higher thinking mind
- intuition
- associated with the 6th chakra
- there’s a lot of realization here

acts of service, self study, gratitude, studying philosophy, shadow work, inner child work, doshic study support this kosha

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Anandamaya Kosha

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Bliss body
- it’s free, it’s radiant, it’s sovereign, it’s liberated, a total embodiment of freedom

Community, acts of service, healthy relationships, and play supports this kosha

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