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Expand the foundation of your yoga practice and deepen your knowledge on yoga philosophy, the eight limbs of yoga, Sanskrit, the seven chakras, and more.

Sanskrit

40 Sanskrit Words Every Yogi Should Know

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Foundations

13 Yoga Mantras to Memorize

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Sanskrit

Should Yoga Teachers Use Sanskrit?

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8 Limbs of Yoga

Get to Know the 8 Limbs of Yoga

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Philosophy

Everything You Need to Know About the Yamas and Niyamas

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Foundations

Bhagavad Gita : The Timeless First Book of Yoga

Stefanie Syman

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