To me, the 5 yogic koshas are a map for living a more fully embodied life ~ inviting me to honor all of the layers of my body and being and invite me to ask myself, how am I tending to the wholeness of being human? Join me this summer at Full Circle Yoga for a 5 week class series diving into yogic philosophy. During this one hour class we will have a short lecture, meditation, contemplation, and a beginner level yoga class to anchor the teachings into your body.
Join for all or drop in for as many as you are able. Please reach out if you have any questions! Looking forward to seeing you on your mat this summer!
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SO ... WHAT ARE THE YOGIC KOSHAS?
According to Yoga Therapy, the yogic koshas are a map of inclusion, a non-dual model of spiritual understanding and awareness that remind us of our whole integrated nature. Ultimately leading us towards the remembrance of the true Self, and discovering ourselves as spiritual beings, the koshic layers tend a holistic approach towards mindfulness and wellbeing and teach us to tend our body~energy~mind~soul~spirit along the journey towards spiritual awakening. Some styles and forms of yoga stress one layer (or Kosha) over another, some placing strong emphasis on the body and yoga postures and others ask us to denounce our body and focus only on finding states of bliss. To me, a more well rounded approach is necessary for the goal of yoga (union) an be reached. As the Yoga Sutras state, "yoga is the cessation o the fluctuations of the mind" and , in my opinion, the map of the koshas highlights the key for activating balance in our lives and in our practice by looking at the whole of our being to create true health.
Each layer of our being requires presence, love, and intentionality if we are to truly thrive as spiritual beings. I can see that when I am tending one layer of my being it truly affects all of the other layers of my being. Just as we are an individual in a world of other humans and communities, so is our many parts. If we an work to tend the many parts and layers of our wholeness with love and presence we are bound to become more balanced individuals and beings waking to our full potential.
SO WHY STUDY THE YOGA KOSHAS?
* understand a map of whole mind-body health
* create more awareness around how your body, mind, and spirit affect and support one another
* become present to how integration at the layers of the koshas determine our health and well-being
* remember your divine connection to source
* expand your understanding of body awareness and embodiment
* explore the yogic journey pointing us to the true self, welcoming us home
* create more awareness around how your body, mind, and spirit affect and support one another
* become present to how integration at the layers of the koshas determine our health and well-being
* remember your divine connection to source
* expand your understanding of body awareness and embodiment
* explore the yogic journey pointing us to the true self, welcoming us home
