In recent times, a major focus of all human beings have been on health. If you feel fit, everything seems good to be done. But if not, things can wait, your body won’t. And this hinders the daily routine, maybe your dreams, lifestyle, and even your achievements. But if right from childhood, it is taken care of, your life can be quite different. So here is panchakosha theory in ancient science which explains the five koshas of the human body. So let’s understand the first Annamaya Kosha, why it matters, and how you can implement it in your child’s life effortlessly.
Life is made of a lot of factors of which everything exists because of your body. Hence your physical health being of prime importance.
Annamaya Kosha is what we are talking about.
It's the outer and first layer of our existence. It is, in reality, our body, the bones, the muscles, the skin, the organs, and all that makes us capable of moving and existing. It is built by what we eat to sustain ourselves, how we move our bodies, and how we keep ourselves healthy.
If we do not have a strong Annamaya Kosha, then the rest of our body and mind also will also suffer. Imagine a tree—if the root is not provided with vitamins and minerals and is not healthy, then the branch and leaf become unhealthy. We are the same with our bodies. If we do not look after our body by consuming food, exercise, and sleep, then it affects our energy, mind power, emotion, and our own self too.
To truly know Annamaya Kosha, we need to know the five koshas (states of existence). They are the layers of an onion that surround our innermost self from outer body to inner soul.
Annamaya Kosha – The physical body, built up from food that we eat.
Pranamaya Kosha – The energy body, responsible for respiration and life energy (prana).
Manomaya Kosha – The mental body, i.e., emotions, feelings, thoughts.
Vijnanamaya Kosha – The wisdom body, i.e., self-knowledge, intuition, intelligence.
Anandamaya Kosha – The bliss body, i.e., happiness, inner contentment.
Of these five, Annamaya Kosha is the foundation. If it becomes weak or ill, all else will collapse. Example:
Inadequate dieting will exhaust us and make us run low on energy.
Too little physical activity will drain our energies and make us weak.
Lack of sleep can deplete our mood and concentration.
This is how the body is an active guide of our health.
Picture your body as a car.
If you don't put the proper fuel in it (healthy food), it won't go very far. If you never drive it out of the garage (exercise), it will rust. And if you don't maintain it (sleep and attention), it will collapse.
Healthy Annamaya Kosha includes:
Good health – Less sickness, stronger immune system, and healthy body.
More energy – No fatigue or drowsiness at all moments.
Healthy mind – The healthy body provides better concentration and learning.
Mental balance – Both the body and mind are equally well-balanced. When the body is healthy, then the mind also remains healthy.
Particularly in children. Their body is growing up, and the good habits they adopt at this stage will build their future health.
Taking care of our physical body in good health doesn't have to be so complex. It is all about the right food, a little bit more exercise, and proper sleep.
Annamaya Kosha is not just a bit of food we eat to fill our belly. Food provides energy to our body and mind. We need natural and balanced foods to feed our healthy Annamaya Kosha.
Eat fresh whole foods – Vegetables, fruits, cereals, nuts, and seeds give strength and nutrition.
Drink plenty of water – It is the key to making the body physically healthy.
Do not eat junk food – Too much sugar, fried food, and packaged food destroy the body.
Food is utilized in Ayurveda as medicine. Proper quantity of food at proper time keeps the body healthy and balanced.
Play, running, and jumping are the things kids enjoy, and that is what their body needs! So, an ample amount of activities that include running, jumping, climbing, and cycling, makes their body strong and well coordinated.
Physical exercise is the secret to a healthy Annamaya Kosha. An active child is a healthier, happier, and more focused child.
Rest is as vital as food and body exercise. Your body requires healing and growing and
Quality sleep – Children need 9-10 hours of quality sleep at night.
Relaxation activities – Quiet time or plain deep breathing can relax children.
If children develop habits during childhood, they will be well placed to have good health in adulthood.
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