The aura consists of five etheric layers or sheaths. The first layer, or body, is called the food body or physical body. The second layer is the breath body or energetic body. The mental body is the third layer. The wisdom body is the fourth layer. The fifth body is called the bliss body.
The food we eat and the exercise we engage in affect the physical body. If we overeat, the body becomes tired and lethargic, causing us to have difficulty concentrating. If we do not exercise regularly and take care of our physical bodies, we can create an imbalance. Yoga postures show children how to tone and strengthen their physical bodies to stay fit and supple.
Our brains require more oxygen that any other organ in our bodies to function well. If there is a blockage in our breath, such as shallow breathing, it affects the functioning of our mental and physical abilities. Yoga breathing exercises teach children the best way to breath and how to stay healthy by breathing deeply from the diaphragm.
The mental body, the third layer of the aura, comprises the conscious, subconscious, and instinctive parts of the mind. If your mind is unfocused and distracted, it makes it impossible to concentrate. It also affects your breathing so that the physical body suffers as well. In kids yoga classes, children practice concentration exercises to learn to focus their minds. Focusing your mind helps control your wellbeing. This also helps kids perform better at school.
This wisdom body relates to out intuition and understanding as well as our emotions. If a child is upset or depressed, they may lack motivation or any inner drive. Yoga teachings and chanting can help a child learn to develop inner growth, balance their emotions, and keep them under control.
The bliss body, the fifth layer, is the subtlest layer. When all the other bodies are harmonized, the fifth body gives out joy, happiness, unconditional love, and fulfillment. This is the ideal state for a child!
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