Hatha Yoga: A Body of Joy – Exploring the Five Koshas

Over dit evenement

Met: Asia Jokiel

In this new XXL class, we will experience a classical Hatha Yoga practice through the lens of the Five Koshas — the five layers of being. This philosophical concept is an essential part of the yogic tradition. Exploring it through practice can deepen our experience and allow us to sink much deeper than usual. During the class, we will move gradually from the gross to the subtle, exploring the five layers of being to support inner balance, self-awareness, and connection — hopefully coming as close as possible to the Body of Joy, often called the bliss body.

Yogic philosophy explains that these five layers of being are not separate bodies, but sheaths that wrap around our true Self, like layers of an onion. By gently “peeling” these layers through practice, we create the conditions to connect more deeply with our inner Self.

Rather than analysing the koshas intellectually, this class invites us to notice and experience them directly.

The five koshas are commonly described as:
the physical body, the energetic body, the mental and emotional body, the intuitive body, and the bliss body — often referred to as the Body of Joy.

In yoga, joy is not understood simply as an emotion or a fleeting feeling. It is a deeply embodied state of ease and presence, something that can be sensed throughout the whole body. This kind of joy does not depend on external circumstances or excitement — it arises when effort softens, when the nervous system settles, and when we feel more at home within ourselves.

What to expect:
Traditional Hatha Yoga practice with classical asanas and pranayama
A grounded, steady sequence of postures and breathing practices designed to cultivate balance, focus, and embodied awareness.
Slower pace, steady practice with time and space to listen and observe
Simple explanations of the Five Koshas
Clear and accessible guidance, without heavy theory.
Experiential exploration of the Five Koshas
A journey through the physical and energetic layers and subtle layers of being
Final relaxation with Yoga Nidra (Yogic Sleep)
A deeply restorative guided practice leading toward the Body of Joy and the Self, using a script written especially for this class.
For any additional information, you are welcome to contact me via email or WhatsApp. All contact details can be found on my website: www.asiajokiel.com