Practical Sanskrit in Modern Yoga – an introduction

Discover and connect with Sanskrit, the language of yoga

Who is this workshop for?

• Yoga teachers or practitioners, who want to connect with Sanskrit in a practical, meaningful and friendly way
• Complete beginners are welcome – no prior knowledge of Sanskrit or other languages required

Workshop details

• Format: Live online via Zoom (not recorded)
• Dates: November 29 and 30
• Duration: Two sessions, each 2 hours
• Facilitator: Julian Singh (a Certified Yoga Teacher, and 2 years formal Sanskrit study)
• Bring: A notebook and pen/pencil. Materials will be shared during the class.

What you’ll learn

• The history and significance of Sanskrit in yoga traditions
• Introduction to the Devanagari script and alphabet
• Key pronunciation cues
• Common yoga terms – their meaning, roots, and pronunciation
• Guided writing practice of Devanagari
• Suggestions and resources for further exploration

This workshop will run 3-5pm on both 29 Nov and 30 Nov, for a total of 4 hours.
The fee for YA members is $76, for non-YA members it is $95.