Kosha

Question 1

Kosha

Answer 1

the sheaths or layers of human existence

Question 2

Annamaya Kosha

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Pranamaya Kosha

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Manomaya Kosha

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Vijnanamaya Kosha

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Anandamaya Kosha

Answer 6

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