The 5 Koshas Flashcards
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The 5 Koshas
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Energetic bodies (sheaths)
Annamaya - physical body - improved with diet and asana
Pranamaya - energy body, contains nadis and chakras - improved with pranayama
Manoyama - mental body - instinctive needs and responses - improved with namas and niyamas and karma yoga (moral code, helping others)
Vijanamaya - wisdom body, knowledge, intellect, evolved levels of love and compassion leading to more fulfilling relationships - improved by studying scripture
Anandamaya - bliss body or causal body, in contact with pure spirit- improved through mystical experiences, prayer, chanting, meditation and entering into a state of Samadhi
