Yoga Physiology

In simple terms yoga tradition maintains that the human body consists not only of the physical structure but also the electrical emanations from the whole being, with varying degrees of density, known collectively as the aura, in a ratio of 2/3 physical and 1/3 electrical.

The densest radiation of the aura consists of the etheric, which is contained inside the astral body, and extends just a few inches out from the skin, and the finest radiation forms the outer level of the aura, called the causal body. (In some religious disciplines this is also referred to as the nerve body and/or the akashic record.)

Yoga is sometimes referred to as the science of religion with the view that the human body is a vehicle for the spirit and soul (perhaps best viewed as the passenger and chauffeur!) It offers a number of tools with which to tune and rebalance the ‘vehicle’, so that it is able to attract the appropriate level and quantity of prana, and fulfill the human function.The full extension of the aura is usually judged to be approximately 3 ft. but is variable according to process, general health and spiritual enlightenment.