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
Suitable for anyone interested in meditation—whether you are a beginner, an experienced practitioner, or a yoga teacher wishing to understand meditation through a traditional yogic framework.
Come explore the layers of who you are.
From the body we experience… to the stillness we discover within.
Facilitator
Dr. Shubha Chetan
With a heart rooted deeply in yogic learning and inner growth, Shubha brings a balanced and sincere presence into every class she teaches.
Shubha enjoys teaching all age groups, finding joy simply in the act of teaching itself. She describes her motivation humbly — she teaches because it makes her feel happy, and that happiness inspires her to give her very best each time.
Outside her formal practice, she finds joy in reading, both fiction and subjects close to her heart, and singing, which adds a gentle creative rhythm to her life.
Grounded, sincere, and always learning, she brings authenticity and depth to her teaching — creating a space where students feel supported, inspired, and gently guided towards their own inner journey.
Shubha is a certified Ayurvedic doctor and that adds another dimension to her persona. She has been supporting the institute since its inception and brings vast experience and knowledge in the space of Yoga and Ayurveda.
Shubha facilitates the Teacher training programs, Ayurveda workshops, Balavidya and Navaratri Sadhana courses at BYK.
