Deep Dive: Understanding the Five Koshas with Jeni Martinez • Oct 4 – Nov 15

Deep Dive: Understanding the Five Koshas with Jeni Martinez

Six Sundays: October 4 – November 15, 2026, 3-4:30pm (no class 11/8)

The Deep Dive Series will present a more comprehensive practice of yoga philosophy including an introduction to the five Koshas (layers of being), pranayama (breath practice), meditation and mantra. These aspects of yoga are often left out of drop-in yoga classes due to time constraints but understanding them can add a tremendous value to your yoga practice and your overall well-being.

You’ll learn a variety of simple yoga practices to help you manage stress and improve your health, including yoga postures and breath practices to do at home.

Please note: Although Jeni has taught other Deep Dive series, there is no pre-requisite for attending this one. All are welcome.

Each class will include:

1. a study of one of the Koshas, or layers of being from yogic philosophy
2. a mantra to help focus your mind and clear your repetitive thoughts
3. one of the many breath practices that are prescriptive and can make a big difference in your health
4. simple, accessible asana (yoga postures) designed for daily practice
5. a restorative pose for deep relaxation, to turn off the stress response
6. a guided meditation to calm your mind and help manage your anxiety

All yoga levels are welcome. No experience is necessary. Modifications will be offered as needed.

In addition, we will focus on these weekly themes:

Week 1: Intro to the 5 Koshas– there is more to yoga than stretching! Understanding the Koshas will help you connect with your physical, energetic, mental, wisdom and bliss layers of being.

Week 2: Exploring Annamaya Kosha, the Physical Body, the outermost layer of your being.

Week 3: Harnessing the benefits of Pranamaya Kosha, the Energy Body, also known as, the life force or prana flowing through you.

Week 4: Learning how to manage Manomaya Kosha, your thoughts and emotions.

Week 5: Bringing awareness to Vijnanamaya Kosha or your wisdom body, the part of you that knows and understand beyond logic.

Week 6: And finally, tapping into the blissful layer of your being, Anandamaya Kosha, the Bliss Body. This is a space of pure joy and contentment, beyond physical and mental.

Here’s what a few of the students said about the Deep Dive Series:

“This was a great series. I think Jeni’s teaching style made it extra special. I loved the mantras. I think when word spreads about how fun and enlightening this series was, there will be a full group again! I would love to do the series again in October.” Janis S.

“I told my husband I’m sad that the Deep Dive series on Sunday is over!” Patrice A.

“Thanks for all you do, Jeni – I find your classes inspiring.” Meg E.

“The new Deep Dive Series looks wonderful. Like how you have focused on one aspect each week and how that aspect is a part of the practice of yoga. Love how it can be carried into a home practice. Course is a great follow up to what we just learned and can also be a stand-alone class. You are wonderful at establishing a feeling or flow in your practice. Never feels fragmented or unrelated. Thanks for birthing a new offering.” Corrie G.