Michael Singer Podcast E63: From Mind to Enlightenment: Understanding Yoga’s “Layers of the Self”
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Mar 27, 2025 Yoga goes beyond mere postures; it's a path to discovering the true self. The concept of koshas highlights various layers of human existence, from the physical to the blissful. This journey reveals how consciousness can become entangled with past emotions and thoughts, creating distractions and suffering. True growth involves releasing these mental blockages to reconnect with our inherent joy. Ultimately, it's about transcending those layers to experience the bliss, love, and oneness with the universe that lies within.
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Yoga's True Meaning
- Yoga is not just about physical postures or meditation techniques.
- It's about achieving union with the true self.
Inner Self Exploration
- You are the consciousness observing your mind, body, and emotions.
- Study your inner self to understand who you truly are.
Understanding the Koshas
- The Koshas are layers of human existence, from the physical body to the blissful body.
- You are not your physical body (Annamaya Kosha), but the consciousness aware of it.