Awakening the Vijnanamaya Kosha elucidates the process and experience of unravelling the psychic realm, the vijnanamaya kosha. The aspirant's ascent to increasingly subtler states of awareness is lucidly described through the yogic philosophy of the pancha koshas, or five sheaths.

This booklet is compiled from a talk given by Swami Satyasangananda Saraswati to Iranian yoga students at Rikhiapeeth, India, in January 2007.

About the Author:

From the age of 22, Swami Satsangi experienced a number of inner awakenings which led her to her guru, Swami Satayananda. From 1981, she travelled ceaselessly with Swami Satyananda in India and overseas and developed into a scholar with deep insight into the yogic and trantric traditions as well as modern sciences and philosophies. The establishment of Sivananda Math in Rikhia is her creation and mission, and she guides all its activities there, working tirelessly to uplift the weaker and underprivilaged areas. She embodies compassion with clear reason and is the foundation of her guru's vision. Swami Satsangi is the author of several books on yoga and tantra.