A Journey through the different layers of our body with Céline Ryf

The yogis believe that our body has not only one, but five different layers (koshas). Alongside the gross physical body, we also have an energetic, an emotional or mental body and a body of wisdom. Those are the subtle sheets. Our fifth body is our spiritual body or our essence or true nature and is covered by all the other sheets. 

In the yoga practice, we work with all layers in order to pierce through to our essence.  The asana practice works mostly on the physical body, breathing influences the energetic sheet, meditation works on our mental and emotional field while study of scripture allows us to access the deep Vedic wisdom and develop discernment. The different layers are in constant interaction and influence each other.

A practice that touches all the different layers including the spiritual one, is the chanting of mantras or transcendental sounds. Sound is connected to the element ether and touches us on a very deep and subtle level. Sound can bring about a specific memory and corresponding emotion in an instance. It is said in scripture that sound doesn’t only cleanse our body and mind, but also removes the dust from our heart.

Céline Ryf is an experienced Jivamukti Yoga teacher, founder of the former Daya (Jivamukti Yoga) Bern, and was a mentor and teacher at Jivamukti teacher trainings for years.

Céline currently teaches regular classes at svarupa in Bern where she also co-teaches teacher trainings. She also teaches regular workshops and retreats in Europe.

Her classes are physically challenging, energetically balancing, and always full of devotion and heart. Céline feels most at home in the practices of Bhakti Yoga. She loves to chant and dance, but also to dive deep into the yogic texts.

Céline is also a holistic health coach and often works with essential oils. Together with her family she lives near Bern.

For more information visit: https://celineryf.com