Sanskrit is the language of yoga.
In this online workshop, we explore the meaning and correct pronunciation of several yoga poses in their native Sanskrit names. By learning about Sanskrit, an ancient language from the East, you will become a more confident and informed yoga practitioner. This unique online workshop offers you the opportunity to deepen your yoga practice by understanding the meaning and origination of yoga pose names. Travel back to the roots of your yoga practice so that you can freely expand your practice today.
This workshops gives you the tools to not just learn the Sanskrit pose names in the moment, but to also remember them long after this course is complete. Bring your questions and curiosities.
WORKSHOP BREAKDOWN:
Origin and Introduction to Sanskrit
Pronunciation of Sanskrit sounds
Standing Poses: breakdown of the meaning and pronunciation in Sanskrit
Seated Poses: breakdown of the meaning and pronunciation in Sanskrit
Half way through: Brief movement-based yoga taught fully in Sanskrit along with a 10 minute break to reset
Inversions & Arm Balance Poses: breakdown of the meaning and pronunciation in Sanskrit
Sun Salutation Poses: breakdown of the meaning and pronunciation in Sanskrit
This workshop is on Zoom Webinar. The link for the sessions will be emailed to you one week prior to the beginning of this course.
WHY IS THIS WORKSHOP TITLED AS “PART I?”
There will be more! Stay tuned for Part II and Part III which will continue our Sanskrit education with new yoga poses not covered in Part I.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE:
2.5 hour “Yoga Poses in Sanskrit” workshop
Full recorded version of the workshop to always access
Slides (PDF) from the workshop
3 CEU hours for Yoga Alliance
BONUS! 30 minute recorded yoga practice taught by Lindsay, in Sanskrit, to implement and practice what you have learned after the workshop is done
You will complete this course feeling more confident and knowledgeable in your understanding of Sanskrit. More importantly, you will leave this workshop with a deeper connection to your yoga practice and yoga’s origins.
TUITION:
$39 Early Bird: by August 23rd, 2020 *use coupon code SANSKRIT10 at payment checkout*
$49 Standard: After August 23rd, 2020
