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Annamaya Kosha: Food Body
The Koshas: From Gross to Causal
Sandra Anderson
November 19, 2020
In Introduction to the Panchamaya Kosha Model, we learned that the core of our being is encompassed by five sheaths called koshas. In this talk, Sandra Anderson describes the annamaya kosha, the physical or “food” body from the yogic perspective. Tune in and hear how our basic daily routines and activities (including asana, diet, and sleep) can help us align with our higher intelligence while living in harmony with the world.
Format: Video with audio download
Length: 10 mins
About the Teacher
Sandra Anderson
For over 25 years Sandra Anderson has shared her extensive experience in yoga practice and theory with students from all over the world. A senior faculty member and resident at the Himalayan Institute, her teaching reflects access to the living oral tradition, and the embodied experience of 30 years of dedicated practice. With a background in the natural sciences and studies in classical Sanskrit, along with frequent pilgrimages to India, Sandy has a rare capacity to eloquently convey the richness of spiritual life in our contemporary world. She is the coauthor of the award-winning book, Yoga Mastering the Basics, and was a contributing editor and columnist for Yoga International magazine. She is now a frequent contributor to YogaInternational.com, offering instructional videos, workshops, and articles. Sandy leads trainings and retreats both nationally and internationally, and at the headquarters of the Himalayan Institute.
