Your Body is the Temple: Annamaya Kosha + The First Lens of your TRUE Sacred Self

Hey Beautiful SOUL,

Guess WHAT:

“You are not here to escape your  body. You are here to embody the sacred and Remember who you are!.” — Carla 

In ancient yogic texts, the five Koshas are described as pancha maya—the five sheaths of being that make up your Sacred Self.

Today we begin with the first sheath:

 Annamaya Kosha — The Food Body, your Physical Form

“From food are born all creatures, by food they grow, and to food they return.” — Taittiriya Upanishad 2.2

Annamaya is your structure.

Your skin, bones, fascia, hormones, womb, gut, muscles, nerves.

It is the densest expression of your spirit.

It is also the first lens of the Prism of the Self™ ( more on this later)— It’s your unique refraction of divine light through this physical form.

And the sacred truth is this:

 Your body is not the block to your business.

 It is the bridge to your embodiment.

 It’s not a problem to solve—it's a dial you get to adjust, regulate, and attune.

 Your Body as Your Tuning Device

As spiritual entrepreneurs, we’re often taught to “rise above” the body or fix its “issues” through mindset and Asana. Sometimes we are even asked to just let it all be. 

I couldn’t disagree more Loves, We can not use philosophy or ancient teachings to spiritually by-pass feelings.

We can not get so busy trying to make a difference in this world we forget it starts within ourselves.

We can not constantly be thinking what’s wrong with me!

I believe “The Kosha’s” are a system that we get to use to create and carry out our most divine calling, our Journey HOME to ourselves.

I believe the body is never the obstacle, but a manifestation directly correlated to how we treat ourselves through each of these tools.

And the Anamaya Kosha is the gateway, a foundation if you will.

And as your guide, I challenge you this week to stop seeing your fatigue, dysregulation, body

image, tech resistance, or low energy as problems—and instead view them as:

 Sacred data.

 Real-time biofeedback.

 Your soul’s language of sensation.

When you feel off in your body, it doesn’t mean you’re missing something or behind—it means it’s time to move, nurture yourself, eat nutrient dense food, connect with nature, drink more water, etc…

It a SIGNAL  to Recalibrate your frequency.

Or

Get honest with yourself about how you are treating YOU?

If you were sitting with a friend in the moment you are in, what advice would you give her?

You see,

What if The Kosha’s act as a Prism 

Each one refracting light differently, shining  on what you need to do to GROW, and carry out your DIVINE ASSiGNMENT

And WHAT IF YOUR  Annamaya Kosha is the foundation for that prism and the lens cap on your sacred camera for your life and business.

It MEANS?

If it’s dusty, heavy, or ignored, the whole picture gets distorted.

It means if you are not sleeping, eating, and moving your Sacred VESSEL in a way that honors it >>> it can not  become the crystal-clear transmitter for that assignment only you came here to create.

It’s why part of what we do inside Yoga Biz Breakthrough Coaching and Yoga Biz Bestie Group Coaching is called  A.L.I.V.E.™

A- Awaken & Anchor into your Body

L-Liberate your Energy with your Breath

I-Illuminate your Mind

V-Vibrate and Voice your Truth

E-Embody and Empower your Bliss

This framework is an Activation for your  Kosha’s

This is where we begin to ground everything in the present moment. We will bring in a new letter every month during our SOUL SUTRA SERIES and we move through them all together in our Yoga Biz Bestie Group coaching sessions starting next month. If you you haven’t signed up for the waitlist yet,   you can do that  HERE

Let’s integrate the first letter today shall WE

A — 

Awaken and anchor your Body

“When we awaken to the needs of our body, we anchor our Dreams with our soul.”

Sacred CEO Practices to lift your Annamaya Kosha and shine your Light with EASE:

• Ground your energy before you create content: barefoot walking, dry brushing, or dance
• Clear your  nervous system: legs-up-the-wall, humming breath,  or Pada Hiroshana
• Create Sacred Rituals to Nourish: warm water with lemon, gut-restoring meals, add a sacred pause into your day
• Embody your message with your own daily practice
• Treat your body with kindness and compassion—how you feel is what people remember

 Soul Energy Activation™

Affirmation:

 My body is not a barrier—it is the first language of my sacred frequency.

SOUL Prompt:

Before you open your laptop or record your next class  place your hand on your belly and ask:

“Am I building this from my JOY or my own Transformation, and is this what I want to create?”

If the answer is NO-

Try this Sacred Ritual for intention:

Prepare your favorite drink, sip some tea, or ceremonial Cacao. Sit in stillness.  Inhale deeply, exhale completely in between each sip.

Repeat after me:

Let this drink nourish my body, let my breath guide me and show me what you would have me create

Sip slowly. 

Then Begin again.

 Sacred CEO Challenge: 

“Embody your YOGA BIZ BLUEPRINT”

This week, choose one project (a post, class, offer, session, or live video) and let your body lead.

Before you begin:

• Ask your body where it wants to create from
• Nourish + ground
• Move, shake, walk, or stretch
• THEN build the thing

And as you do, remember this:

You’re not just launching content.

You’re broadcasting your nervous system and your ENERGY speaks first

Let it be rooted. Let it be sacred.Let it be JOY

Tag me @carlaclinethomas and use the hashtag #YOGABIZBESTIE

 What’s Coming Next: The Soul Sutra Map

We’re walking through the Koshas as a path to remembering your True Sacred Self.

Each layer reveals another truth of your soul and another tool for your Spiritual  business.

Next up - LIBERATION  through your pranamaya kosha form our ALIVE Framework 

 Final Words and Coaching Moment

Your Annamaya Kosha isn’t just skin and bones.

It is the sacred instrument your soul chose for this mission.

And when you honor it, nurture it, and attune it—you begin to build your business as your devotional practice.

You don’t need to push harder.

You need to feel deeper.

The temple was never outside you.

It is YOU!