Discover The Little-Known Five Body Sheaths Hatha Yoga Pancha Kosha
Anandamayakosha, Vijnanamayakosha, Manomayakosha, Pranamayakosha and Annamayakosha
Yoga Pancha Kosha are facets of the human being, just like a precious gemstone.
They are a map for the spiritual journey of self-discovery.
Creating balance in each of the five Koshas or Kosas, brings the ecstatic experience of the Bliss Body.
The 5 Body Sheaths
Annamayakosha
Level of the: physical body and all its systems, and the five elements, in relation to nature
Imbalances: tension in muscles, fascia, joints and organs
Yoga Manifests: relaxation. Stress reduction. All systems working perfectly. No sign of disease
Pranamayakosha
Level of the: energy body including Chakra's, Nadi and Meridians
Imbalances: disturbances, energy cysts or blocks and hyperactivity
Yoga Manifests: Chakra's and all energy channels are cleansed, and moving at the proper speed
Manomayakosha
Level of the: psycho-emotional body with all its habitual patterns of thought, attachment and emotions
Imbalances: lack of focus, concentration. Agitation
Yoga Manifests: the mind become calm, focused and free of agitating thoughts
Vijnanamayakosha
Level of the: witness body that allows for insight, growth and transformation
Imbalances: wrong understanding. Wrong notions
Yoga Manifests: allows us to witness the activity of the mind without feeding into it. We become wise
Anandamayakosha
Level of the: bliss body which is inner joy and contentment, the nature of the true Self
Imbalances: there are no imbalances. Everything is harmonious
Yoga Manifests: we are content. We are aware of the true Self. We are the Bliss Body
Practicing all aspects of yoga allows us to move from doing to being, which is our true nature.
Here are hatha yoga techniques to help you balance and integrate Pancha Kosha. Click on the headed links for details...
Meditation Meditation is not trying to subdue the mind or make it stop thinking. It's the nature of the mind to think! Meditation is having the mind focus on one thought, over and over, for a period of time.
Pranayama Or yoga breathing, cleanses the physical and energetic body, and the mind. A great aid in meditation.
Yoga Nidra A Tantric yoga technique for the mind everyone ought to know about. When the mind is in a specific relaxed state, it is open to positive suggestions.
Power Mantras Repeating these mantras naturally takes you into blissful meditation, and works on all five Koshas.
Hatha Yoga Poses A great vehicle to get the body, mind and the Self integrated, along with the Pancha Kosha.
To help you, I've listed the different major hatha yoga poses below. You can search this Web site by entering a pose into the Search Bar at the end of the list. I've also included the Sanskit name...
So, search this site...
tree - vriksasana crow - kakasana dancer - natarajasana warrior or hero pose - virabhadrasana III hand to toe - utthita padangusthasana side arm balance - vasisthasana shoulder stand - sarvangasana head stand - sirshasana hand stand - adho mukha vriksasana plow - halasana mountain - tadasana warrior or hero - virabhadrasana II warrior or hero - virabhadrasana I triangle - trikonasana cat or table pose - marjariasana sun bird - chakravakasana staff - dandasana seated boat - paripurna navasana downward facing dog - adho mukha svanasana upward facing plank - purvottanasana face down moves - navasana vinyasa leg raises - ab vinyasa knee to chest - apanasana vinyasa monkey god - hanumanasana runners poses - ashwa sanchalasana thunder bolt - vajrasana or virasana pigeon - kapotasana bridge - setubandhasana bow pose - Dhanurasana wheel pose - chakrasana standing forward bend - uttanasana camel - ustrasana seated forward bend - paschimottanasana
Loading
I update Yoga-Training-You.com very frequently, so please subscribe to my monthly newsletter, Hatha Yoga Lovers. It tells you each month about new info, hatha yoga poses, yoga symbols, mudras and healthy Ayurvedic recipes that I've added.
Plus...
Please subscribe to my Hatha Yoga Lovers Blog.
It will let you know whenever any new or changed Web pages appear on Yoga Training You. By subscribing to the RSS feed (see the left column under nav-bar), you keep up-to-date with all the new hatha yoga pages as they go live, as well as all special postings.
"What a wonderful course. I didn't know massaging horses would be so much fun and fulfilling! It's the best class I've every taken, and I'm going to attend again and again." Sandra M. Orlando, Florida
"Thanks, Scott. I feel very confident about mixing essential oils for my clients, and giving me tips and ideas on how to market my own line of aromatherapy products." Mandy S. Miami, Florida
"I really enjoyed practicing all the different ways and techniques of giving Reiki. Best class I've taken all year. Thanks, Scott for the awesome Attunement and showing us how easy it is to perform Reiki." Maria L. Los Angeles, California
"We all appreciated the effort you put into this incredible Lymph CEU class. All my clients are looking for ways to look younger and have smoother-looking, healthier skin. These techniques should do the trick." Patricia D. Tampa, Florida
"My Frozen Shoulder pain has gone away since taking your class. Thanks for the Cranial-Sacral Unwinding tricks and Trigger Point techniques. My clients thank you too!" Brian W. Salt Lake, Utah
Scott Coleman's 20 years of massage therapy experience encompass many styles of treatment to educating professional and advanced massage therapy all over the world.
He has performed over 20,000 customized massage therapy sessions and is certified in many different massage modalities.
Trained at the Reese Institute of Massage Therapy and Florida College of Natural Health, Scott has received many awards for training and producing top massage therapists.
He has created and written many basic and advanced massage therapy courses and programs for schools, colleges and continuing education providers.
As the owner of Yoga-Training-You.com and Massage-Therapy-Medicine.com, he creates a healing and educational environment for everyone.
Scott lives and works in Orlando, Florida. He offers Ayurveda, and Astrology.