Meet the first layer of your being; the Annamaya kosha (The Physical Body)
This body is the only one of the five that we can physically see. It’s comprised of your anatomy and physiology and the central goal is embodiment. When we truly inhabit our bodies, we have heightened perception, we develop greater awareness, which allows us to make dietary and lifestyle choices that nourish us. Embodiment leads us to greater self acceptance, self love and self care.
Because the annamaya kosha is the only body that we can physically see and touch, we want to think of exercises or practices that nourish our every being, inside and out.
This could be anything from resting, to consuming healthy foods, a skin care routine, exercising, getting outdoors, and/or connecting with nature.
Practices such as root chakra focused yoga, breathwork, self massage (abhyanga), sex and anything else that creates connection with your tangible physical form will help to awaken or sustain the wellbeing of this energetic body.
Since the central goal of this kosha is embodiment; I have included below: a small guided practice, a mudra and meditation to help you connect with this first layer of your being.