A subtle body (Sanskrit: सूक्ष्म शरीर, IAST:sūkṣmaśarīra) is a “quasi material” aspect of the human body, being neither solely physical nor solely spiritual, according to various esoteric, occult, and mystical teachings. This contrasts with the Mind–body dualism that has dominated Western thought. The subtle body is important in the Taoism of China and Indic originating religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, mainly in the branches which focus on tantra and yoga. However, while mostly associated with Asian cultures, non-dualistic approaches to the mind and body are found in many parts of the world.