Kosha Flashcards
Kosha
the sheaths or layers of human existence
Annamaya Kosha
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
Pranamaya Kosha
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
Manomaya Kosha
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
Vijnanamaya Kosha
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
Anandamaya Kosha
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