In order to know, who we are we need to connect to our koshas. The Taittiriya Upanishad describes these five veils which are the five koshas. Continue reading
The five sacred Koshas which shroud us
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Prana and renewable energy
Dear Ones, we are all aware of the five elements, which comprise the universe, mother earth and all sentient beings. The five elements are earth, water, fire, air, and ether. We practice sadhanas to purify these elements. Continue reading
Awakening our Awareness
How can we take care of our three bodies, five koshas and five elements? The three bodies are the physical, subtle (astral) and causal (karmic). The five koshas or sheaths are annamaya, pranamaya, manomaya, vijnanamaya and anandamaya. The elements are earth, water, fire, air and ether. Continue reading
What is our understanding of Prana
Swami Niranjananda gives the best explanation. My experience is that every time I read the writings of the Masters, I find that I learn something new or my understanding gains more clarity. My Guru, Swami Satyananda said to me, ‘Be curious, inquisitive and have an open mind.’ I have followed his wise advice and along the path have been finding more and more precious insights, which I can share with you, dear ones. Continue reading
512 – Satyananda Yoga
In Satyananda Yoga Asana and Pranayama are the first and second steps. These steps give one an understanding of annamaya kosha, the experience of matter and pranayama kosha, the experience of energy. The balancing of matter and energy is enabled through the practice of asanas and pranayama the third and fourth step, the practice of pratyahara and dharana are taught, in order to make the mind one pointed. Continue reading
377 – What has Navratri got to do with breathing?
We all know that we breathe through both our nostrils and that sometimes one nostril is blocked. However, we do not attach too much importance to it. Our doctors say that it could be sinusitis or a deviated septum. Our body has a biorhythm. There is a dyad cycle of hot and cold and this also happens in our breathing. Continue reading