In addition to our focus on Kundalini Yoga , wealso teach Transformational Hatha Yoga according to the teachings of Swami Vidyanand. In this blog post, we would like to introduce you to the special power of Hatha Yoga , especially through the awakening and purification of the five Koshas - the five sheaths of human consciousness.

The five Koshas

In yogic philosophy, the human being is regarded as a unity of five different layers or sheaths, which are referred to as koshas. These koshas include the physical body, the energy sheath, the mental sheath, the wisdom sheath or sheath of true knowledge and the bliss sheath.

Transformational Hatha Yoga aims to awaken all five koshas, to elevate and transform the self through them . Those who recognize the levels of consciousness within themselves, recognizes the nature of the world and thus the divine.

Annamaya Kosha - The physical shell

The Annamaya Kosha is the outermost sheath and refers to the physical body. In Transformational Hatha Yoga, asanas (postures) are practiced, to strengthen, stretch and cleanse the body. Through the physical practice, blockages are released and the self self dissolves its identification with the body , This is the transformation of the body and the discovery of the subtle sheath, pranayama kosha. This practice is the basis for working on the finer koshas.

Pranamaya Kosha - The energy sheath

The pranamaya kosha refers to the life energy (prana) that flows through the body. Pranayama (breathing techniques) is a central element in Transformational Hatha Yoga, which aims to, to calm the flow of energy and release the consciousness from attachment to the energy. The energy is also strengthenedthrough targeted breathing exercises, which leads to greater vitality and an increased energy level.

Manomaya Kosha - The mental sheath

The Manomaya Kosha encompasses the mind and emotions. Brahmari - the expansion of the mind, as well as meditation and mindfulness exercises play a key role, to calm the mind and release mental attachments. Transformational Hatha Yoga promotes mental clarity and therefore emotional stability, by using techniques to calm the mind and transform negative thought patterns.

Vijnanamaya Kosha - The wisdom sheath

Die Vijnanamaya Kosha steht für die Ebene der Weisheit und des intuitiven Wissens. Vijnana bezieht sich auf die Einsicht über das was tatsächlich ist, es ist die Erkenntnis des Herzens, hier kann die Lüge über das Wesen der Welt der Wahrheit weichen. Durch die Praxis von Transformational Hatha Yoga wird die Fähigkeit die Welt als das zu erkennen, was sie ist gefördert und das intuitive Verständnis vertieft. Dies geschieht durch die Hingabe zum göttlichen, die den Praktizierenden dabei unterstützen, eine tiefere Verbindung zu ihrem inneren Wissen herzustellen.

Anandamaya Kosha - The bliss sheath

The Anandamaya Kosha is the deepest sheath and represents the experience the experience of bliss and inner peace. Transformational Hatha Yoga strives to achieve this sheath through a holistic practice, that harmonizes all previous koshas. The experience of Anandamaya Kosha leads to a state of inner state of inner peace and deep joy, that goes beyond ordinary consciousness.

Transformational Yoga bei Matsya Yoga

At Matsya Yoga we attach great importance to, providean authentic and transformative yoga experience. Our classes and workshops are designed, to suit both beginners and advanced practitioners. Our teachers are committed, to teach the deeper aspects of yoga and to guide you on your path to discovering the landscapes of consciousness.

Transformational Hatha Yoga offers a profound approach to entering and to step into and discover the self. By working with the five koshas, it enables a comprehensive transformation transformation and leads to a state of expansion and realization. We invite you.

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The Gateway to Dreams

The Moon is the gateway to the inner world, the door to dreams and desires. It is also the door behind which we can find peace within ourselves and unity with our dreams. When we make peace with our dreams, nightmares can transform into visions, and our inner divisions can find healing.

Transform your Dreams with the Power of the Moon

The Moon is the gateway to the inner world, the door to dreams and desires. It's also the door behind which we can find peace with ourselves and unity with our dreams. When we make peace with our dreams, nightmares can be transformed into visions, and our inner divisions can be healed.

Destructive desires arise when we are divided within ourselves—usually because we fear something or desperately want something without truly understanding what it is. Our ignorance is what causes us to fear or desire. In the light of knowledge, everything simply is as it is: death is death, gain is gain, love is love, and pain is pain. There's no reason to run away from anything.

All things are true and therefore perfect in their own way.

Meditating on the Moon helps us find unity with who we truly are, harmonizing our dreams with reality. We find a home in actual reality, finally experiencing peace with the here and now.

To explore this, every month we offer a special class—a greeting to the Moon, a bath in nectar, sound, and love. These classes are fully dedicated to the Moon and its refreshing rays.

Around the full moon, you can find these classes listed on Eversports. Book online or simply drop by—we’re delighted to welcome you! Join us on this special journey!

Namaste, Clemens

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What is the Feldenkrais Method?

The Feldenkrais Method aims to reorganize the connections between mind and body, thereby enhancing physical movement and psychological well-being. In this sense, this powerful method shares similarities with yoga, including Kundalini yoga.

Developed in the mid-20th century by Israeli Moshé Feldenkrais (1904–1984), the Feldenkrais method seeks to improve disrupted or weak connections between the motor functions of the body and the mind, enhancing both physical movement quality and overall well-being. Naturally, we experience ourselves through the body; thus, strengthening the connection between body and mind intensifies our overall experience of the world.

David Gorski of the Feldenkrais Guild of North America claims that the method “reorganizes connections between the brain and body, profoundly affecting physical movement and daily psychological states.” Experienced practitioners also suggest that Feldenkrais can benefit individuals with various conditions, including children with autism and people with multiple sclerosis, by enabling them to rediscover their physical and mental capacities.

How is the Feldenkrais method related to Yoga or Kundalini Yoga?

Feldenkrais shares a core similarity with yoga and Kundalini yoga in creating a space—both physical and internal—for connecting deeply with oneself. Yoga, like Feldenkrais, opens a gateway to enhanced awareness through careful observation and mindful movement, creating a transformative inner experience. This internal space is central in Kundalini yoga, which strongly emphasizes heightened internal awareness.

Everything we are emerges at the moment when our conscious self meets the world. This meeting point is at the heart of every mindful yoga practice and also central to the Feldenkrais method. In this regard, Feldenkrais creates a foundation of mindful awareness and conscious experience.

Yoga primarily utilizes two methods to establish this conscious connection. The first is mindfulness: directing concentration and attention to sensations occurring in the body. This mindful awareness is remarkably similar to the Feldenkrais approach and fosters deeper self-understanding.

The second method, particularly prominent in Kundalini yoga, involves awakening powerful energies within the body—intensity that stimulates and activates awareness through physical sensation and energetic experience. Techniques like bandhas and mudras in Kundalini Yoga intensify this energetic awakening, closely linking them to the tantric tradition of invoking consciousness through powerful sensations.

While the energy-focused method of Kundalini Yoga differs from Feldenkrais, the Feldenkrais method provides an essential foundation that helps practitioners better integrate these powerful experiences. In this sense, Feldenkrais becomes a supportive partner to yoga, grounding the experience in mindful awareness.

Thus, Feldenkrais is an excellent partner to yoga—a foundation for mindful awareness.

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