Pranamaya Kosha
The etheric or energy sheath of the human being, made of electromagnetic vital essence and surrounding the physical body.
Definition
Pranamaya kosha is the energy or etheric sheath of the human being, made of electromagnetic vital essence. It interpenetrates the physical body and is the layer most directly affected by pranayama and acupuncture-like therapies.
Source: Textbook of Ayurveda: Fundamental Principles, Glossary
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