The Annamaya Kosha: Physical body.
1. Yamas: Code of ethics relating to aspects outside of oneself
2. Niyamas: Codes for personal behavior, attitudes toward the inner life
3. Asana: Physical postures
The Pranamaya Kosha, first layer of the subtle body: Breath/Energy
4. Pranayama: Breathing exercises, channeling and expanding prana,
(life force), bridge between external and internal realms
The Manomaya Kosha: Mental/Emotional
5. Pratyahara: Beginning stages of meditation, controlling the senses,
not being buffeted by external stimuli, bodymind grows calmer
The vijanamaya Kosha: Wisdom/Intuition
6. Dharana: Concentration, focus, attention
7. Dhyana: Reflection, observation, contemplation
The Anandamaya Kosha: Bliss
8. Samadhi: Integration, living to the full human potential
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