The Koshas, Your Yoga Biz, and Becoming Your Sacred Self: Your Light was Never Lost

Your Sacred Self isn't  something you find Yogi ...It's who you Remember

 Hey Beautiful Soul,

The more I coach creatives, new yoga teachers, and spiritual leaders in building their dream businesses, the more I see the truth…

We’re not building something new—we’re revealing what’s always been there.

Just like ancient wisdom, sacred texts, and philosophies that stand the test of time. There are methods, frameworks, and what I call SOUL systems that help you peel away all the layers of what the world has told you, to reveal who you truly are- you know the one… 

• Your Higher Self
• True Self
• Authentic Self
• Inner Self
• ATMA- The core of your being

And no matter what you call this journey or how you choose to describe "her">>>

There is a path for what you wish to realize in this lifetime ...

For me this is where "The Koshas "come in  and for YOU if you have felt called to create 

something different , something that feels right in all 10 of your bodies.

Some may call it a rebirthing, however,  I know it to be a remembering

While this path consists of what you’ve learned, experienced, and overcome as a way to help others do the same, it also comes with a treasure map that can be revealed by one of my favorite sources

So - what are they:

Koshas: literally means >>> sheath or layer, they were first described in Taittiriya Ypanishad 6th century BC- they were created as a shift from ritual to realization - for seekers asking the deeper questions- this is the moment when the sages began moving inward from ceremony to inner stillness- they were designed to be experienced not understood

These five energetic layers from ancient yogic wisdom aren’t just spiritual teachings.

I like to  use them as a map back to the myself, beneath the noise- and for the purposes of this weeks transmission - we will refer to her as “ Your SACRED SELF”

The Koshas help you remember. And when you remember, you can reveal, realign, and rise.

They were not created as a ladder to escape life— but as a mirror to see clearly through the

veils.

“The one who knows bliss, knows the self. And the one who knows the elf, fears nothing”

— Taittiriya Upanishad

 REVEALING vs. REACHING

My perception and the LENS we view these beautiful teachings through today:

We were never meant to “work our way” to our Sacred Self.

The ancient texts don’t teach us to hustle our way to wholeness.

They show us how to shed.

The Koshas are not a spiritual to-do list.

They are mirrors, that show us:

• The body is real, but not final
• The breath is powerful, but not ultimate
• The mind is necessary, but not the truth
• Wisdom is light, but not the source
• Bliss is the doorway, not the destination

And when you begin to peel back the stories about what you are creating with this technology, you will  realize:

You are already sacred

Your business is a soul expression

Your marketing is your message

And your light was never gone—it was simply waiting to shine through

“The sheaths do not hide the Self—they reveal the many ways it radiates.” — Carla Cline Thomas

 THE FIVE KOSHAS: A Business and Life Treasure Map

Let’s make this tangible shall we.  Just as the problem or block arises, so to does the solution or Sacred Practice. 

I believe all 5 Koshas are  3 things:  A

1. Tools to heal, grow, and shift our energy
2. Soul Assignments for deeper self mastery
3. Divine Guidance, your Sacred GPS system reflecting exactly where your illusions of separation still linger and showing you the way to return home to your Sacred Self

Here’s how the Koshas impact both your inner being and your yoga business—with actionable practices for each that will transform the sheath into your breadcrumb left by your Highest Self to REMEMBER:

Soul Filled ACTION STEPS TO EMBODY YOUR SACRED SELF THIS WEEK:Pick one Kosha above that feels “stuck” for you.
Ask: Where am I blocking my light in this layer?

• 1. Do the paired sacred practice daily for 5 days.
     Make it part of your content ritual, morning flow, or bedtime wind-down.
  2. Journal this prompt each day:
     “How does my Sacred Self want to express through this layer today?”
  3. Use this sentence in your marketing:
     “I believe my business is a practice in remembering my Sacred Self.”
     Say it out loud. Post it. Use it as a mantra.

   

   FOR YOUR YOGA BIZ STRATEGY:

  You don’t need another course on funnels.

  Honestly, you really do not need anything, you already have what you need inside of you

  You just need to feel safe to being seen, to share it

  You need to clear the energetic blocks keeping you small, with your daily practice

  and

  You don’t ever need to chase clients.

  You need to clear the static ( AKA- outside interference) and broadcast your soul frequency, so your Dream students ready to receive your message can find you

  Repeat after me:

  “Aham Brahmasmi – I am Divine.”

  This is not just a mantra—it’s your remembering. Your alignment. Your why.

  

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   SOUL ENERGY ACTIVATION™

  Affirmation:

  I shine by being, not by striving.

  Now:

  Find a quiet place, a moment to just BE HERE, NOW

  Place your right hand on your heart and your left on your belly just below your naval. Inhale deeply, exhale completely, the deepest belly breath yet

   

   

   Say out loud: 

  “What I create from my truth is already enough.”

  Kosha Ritual (5 Minutes):

  Choose one:

  • Do alternate nostril breathing before you open your inbox
  • Sit in stillness and visualize white light radiating from your Crow chakra connecting you to your oneness with the Divine, SOURCE, or whatever you choose to call your higher power
  • Share one vulnerable story on Instagram that reveals—not sells—your truth

   

   THIS WEEK'S SOUL CHALLENGE:

  “Yoga Biz Breakthrough” Challenge

  Post or share ONE thing you normally wouldn’t.

  Let it come from the layer you’ve been avoiding.

• Speak as the Sacred Self—not the small self.

  Tag @carlaclinethomas and use the hashtag #YogaBizBreakthrough

  Let your light be witnessed.

   

  Soul Sutra Series:  A NEW PHASE BEGINS…

  This is the first Soul Sutra Transmission in a new series.

  The last blog of each month will  focus on philosophy as a path to your embodiment.

  I’ll be weaving the Koshas, the Sutras, and the Soul Science I  eat, sleep, live, teach ,and Breath…

  Because I believe when you love what you do , it is an act of devotion

  That your Yoga Business is a spiritual practice 

  And 

  One that doesn’t exhaust you, but exalts you.

  What’s coming through me is not just another method.

  It’s a movement.

  A remembrance.

  A return.

  And it’s for the yoga teacher who knows:

  It’s time to stop hiding 

  It’s time to stop trying to do more

  It’s time to become the channel

  Your light was never lost,

  It’s just waiting for you to SHINE IT, on and off of your mat.

   

  NEXT STEPS:

  Haven’t crafted your Soul Statement yet?

  That’s your next move. It’s your anchor in the storm and the core of your content, it’s the foundation for your Yoga Biz and the message you will share on every platform START HERE

  Need help creating yours>>> want me to review your digital assets>>>Ready to clarify your message so your dream students can find you 

   I have 2 Yoga Biz Brainstorm Sessions left

  (Let’s Co-create together)

Remember Love:“The Self is not what you seek, it’s what remains when you stop hiding.” — Carla