Regulation of Praṇamayakosha Through Praṇayama: A Siddhar Yoga Perspective on Holistic Health

The Panchakosha (Pancha = five; Kosha = sheath) is a fundamental framework in Indian spiritual philosophy and Siddhar Yoga that delineates human existence across five concentric, multidimensional sheaths surrounding the Aanma (Self) Ranging from the gross physical sheath to the innermost blissful state, these layers represent the progressive evolution of body, mind, life force, intellect, and consciousness, where optimal health relies on their harmonious function. Occupying a central, operational position, the Praṇamayakosha (vital energy sheath) consists of Praṇan (life force) flowing through the Naḍis (subtle channels) and Vayus (vital airs), acting as the essential bridge connecting the physical body to the mind.