Deha

Physical body; the vehicle of the soul in yogic practice. Tantric traditions distinguish three dehas: sthūla (gross), sūkṣma (subtle), and kāraṇa (causal). In the Haṭhapradīpikā, the body is considered an indispensable instrument for liberation. Bodily discipline (deha-sādhana) prepares the vehicle to sustain the energy of [[kuṇḍalinī]].