From the outer layers of our being to the stillness within
What if meditation is not about trying to stop the mind, but about gently moving our awareness inward?
The ancient yogic wisdom of the Taittirīya Upanishad describes five layers or koshas through which we experience ourselves—from the physical body to the deepest dimension of our being. Understanding these layers can transform the way we approach meditation.
Workshop Curriculum:
Annamaya Kosha – The Physical Layer
Learn how posture, bodily awareness and relaxation prepare the body to become a steady foundation for meditation.
Pranamaya Kosha – The Energy & Breath Layer
Discover the relationship between breath, prana and mental states, and experience how conscious breathing helps turn awareness inward.
Manomaya Kosha – The Mental & Emotional Layer
Understand the nature of thoughts, emotions and sensory impressions—and learn simple practices to observe them without getting carried away.
Vijnanamaya Kosha – The Wisdom Layer
Explore the shift from thinking to witnessing. Discover how awareness, discernment and self- observation deepen meditation.
Anandamaya Kosha – The Inner Stillness
Move beyond effort and observation into a subtler experience of quietude, presence and inner harmony.
What the session includes
- A simple introduction to the Panchakosha model
- Guided body-awareness and relaxation practice
- Pranayama to refine awareness
- A meditation journey through the five koshas
- Yogic reflection and self-inquiry
- Practical tools to deepen your personal meditation practice
- Understanding common obstacles that arise at different layers
