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The Healing Power of Sound: An Introduction to Sanskrit Pronunciation |
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Knowledge of Sanskrit makes it possible to grasp the subtleties of yoga, whose body of teachings are written in that ancient language. Since ancient times, the practice of yoga has included the study of Sanskrit and the chanting of Sanskrit mantras to induce calm and clarity in meditation. Sanskrit is an integral part of the system of yoga, essential as a language for harmonizing and balancing the mind, so learning how to pronounce Sanskrit correctly is vitally important for yoga practitioners.
This evening, Josh Michaell will show us how to accurately pronounce the most common yoga-related words as well as how to begin to develop an intimacy with Sanskrit sounds and to feel their force and power and the unique way they vibrate the palate, body and chakras.
AN EVENING WORKSHOP
Friday, September 12, 7–10pm
08SSD06M
Members: $30 / Nonmembers: $35
[CLICK TO REGISTER] And don't miss Sanskrit Training starting on September 13 at 10am
Josh Michaell, a senior teacher with the American Sanskrit Institute (americansanskrit.com), has been studying with its founder, Vyaas Houston, since 1997, and has co-taught many classes with Vyaas, most recently at the Kripalu Institute and at the 2007 American Sanskrit Institute Teacher Training Intensive. He has also practiced Ashtanga Yoga since 1997 and was certified to teach Restorative Yoga by Judith Lasater in 2002. |
