Koshas (5 Sheaths/Layers)

Question 1

This layer is known as the food body and represents our relationship to the physical state of the body.

Answer 1

Annamaya Kosha (Physical Sheath)

Question 2

This sheath represents our energy body.

Answer 2

Pranayama Kosha (Vital Energy Sheath)

Question 3

This is our thinking mind.

Answer 3

Manoymaya Kosha (Mental Sheath)

Question 4

This layer is where we apply awareness and knowledge for discernment.

Answer 4

Vijnanamaya Kosha (Sheath of Wisdom)

Question 5

This is the layer where we fully return to our interconnected state and reach our internal ecstasy and ultimate feeling of wellbeing and goodness.

Answer 5

Anandamaya Kosha (Sheath of Bliss)