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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