Ever feel completely drained after a long day, even though you didn't do any actual physical work? Or why taking a breath of fresh air makes you feel lighter? It’s because our energy is not just in food or sleep, but also in something deeper you would not have thought of. And if this gets developed in a child’s life at the early start. Like in the early foundational stage, then panchakosha theory of education becomes easy for your kids to keep this into practice and develop it better.
So, let's understand the second sheath, Pranamaya kosha, why it's important, and how Mittsure's Jaadui Pitara, a NCF-inspired activity kit, educates children on how to construct a healthy and balanced energy body using fun and entertaining activities.
Pranamaya Kosha is our energy body, our breath, mood, and energy. If the energy is firm and powerful, then we are fresh, alert, and healthy. When it is slow or lagging, then we become tired, stressed, and even sick.
It's our second level of consciousness, and it's in charge of the life force (prana) that energizes us. If we didn't have prana, our body would be a shell. A phone requires a battery to operate, and we require prana to operate and exist.
Let's briefly go through the five koshas (sheaths of life) to get an idea of Pranamaya Kosha:
Annamaya Kosha – The physical body, built from what we eat.
Pranamaya Kosha – Energy body, governed by the breath and prana.
Manomaya Kosha – Body of mind, our minds and emotions.
Vijnanamaya Kosha – Wisdom body, dealing with wisdom and awareness.
Anandamaya Kosha – Body of bliss, dealing with inner peace and joyfulness.
Annamaya Kosha deals with outer power, but Pranamaya Kosha deals with the inner energy. It governs breathing, pulsation of the heart, digestion, and energy.
Picture a flowing river, that's the way our prana should flow. But if the river is blocked by obstructions, then water stagnates and creates problems. Likewise, if our prana becomes blocked by tension, inefficient breathing, or inactivity, then we become dull and lack excitement.
Do you know why many breaths calm you down so quickly? Because breath controls prana, and prana controls our mood.
A healthy Pranamaya Kosha signifies:
Boosted energy – No fatigue, no lack of motivation.
Better concentration – A continuous supply of energy keeps the mind concentrated.
Boosted immunity – When the prana is allowed to flow freely, the body can fight off disease with ease.
Emotional balance – Fewer mood swings, less stress, and less anxiety.
Children must develop healthy Pranamaya Kosha. Good breathing, good posture, and sufficient playing in the body helps maintain their energy in balance.
Healthy body energy comes from free-moving and well-breathing and the capability of controlling one's emotions.
Breath is the fuel for Pranamaya Kosha. All of us, most of the time, are breathing slowly and hurriedly, which decreases our prana. Educating children in the right way to breathe keeps them calm, alert, and charged.
Just 5 minutes of calm breathing each day will boost the energy of a child and sharpness of mind.
Pranamaya Kosha flourishes as the body is in motion.
Try free movement like dancing, skipping, and stretching to allow free flow of prana. Or go for outdoor games like running, as doing it in the open air increases the oxygen flow and generates energy.
Stress gets the kids too! New learnings, TV viewing, and school pressure shut down prana flow and leave them irritable and restless. A couple of easy mindfulness exercises can flip things around:
You can try visualizing a calm location (such as a beach or garden) to calm the mind. Or inducing children to laugh out loud triggers prana immediately. You can even try barefoot walking on grass or hearing the voice of nature as it soothes the energy body.
Remember that a calm child is an energetic and effervescent child.
The first three years of life determine the child's well-being, energy, and mental resilience.
Healthy Pranamaya Kosha guarantees:
Better focus in school – Unobstructed flow of Prana, learning becomes simple.
Less tantrums and mood swings – Equilibrium of prana keeps children calm and cheerful.
Improved immunity – Proper prana function guards against diseases.
Activity-based, movement-based and play based learning is the perfect method of developing Pranamaya Kosha.
Are You Teaching Your Child to Balance Their Pranamaya Kosha?
Take this quick test to find out:
Does your child practice deep breathing exercises or yoga daily?
Are they actively involved in outdoor play like running, skipping, or dancing?
Do you encourage moments of calm through mindfulness activities like storytelling, music, or visualization?
Are they getting enough restful sleep and maintaining balanced energy levels throughout the day?
Do they display emotional stability with fewer mood swings and irritability?
Results:
If you answered 'Yes' to 4 or more questions, you're on the right track!
If you answered 'Yes' to 2 or 3 questions, consider adding more breathwork, mindfulness, or movement routines.
If you answered 'Yes' to fewer than 2 questions, it's time to actively nurture your child's Pranamaya Kosha for their overall well-being.
Jaadui Pitara is an NCF-inspired learning package that transforms learning into fun, interactive, and activity-based learning. It's more than memorizing because it gets children moving, playing, and learning with their entire body and mind.
Jaadui Pitara is created to develop a child's overall well-being, including his or her energy body. Here's why:
Activities based on breath – Conscious play and spontaneous breathing ensure that children are in charge of their prana.
Body movement – Fun games provide for running, jumping, and stretching and yet balance prana.
Tension-free learning – Learning through play eliminates tension and keeps the kids light and merry.
Rather than sitting still and memorizing ideas, children can stretch, take a move, and learn, resulting in more understanding and higher flow of energy.
Pranamaya Kosha is the energy of life that gives us strength.
A good energy body will lead to increased concentration, enhanced immunity, and emotional equilibrium. For children, it is the key to a balanced and blissful life to learn to regulate good breathing, movement, and mindfulness skills in early childhood.
Mittsure's Jaadui Pitara makes this process easy and fun. It allows children to develop a robust Pranamaya Kosha through play, movement, and activity, which is the basis for overall well-being throughout their entire life.
By developing Pranamaya Vikas, we are raising children who don't just exist, but really thrive!
With Jaadui Pitara, kids don't merely learn, they learn, feel, play, and grow!
And it is now live on MittStore!
Breathe magic into your child's life today. Buy the right kit according to your child's grade level and see them become confident, curious learners!
