Sanskrit

Go deeper into Savasana by learning more about its Sanskrit meaning.

When life gets frenetic, it can be easy to lose yourself. Here's what you need to remember.

What does namaste mean? How is it pronounced? And when should you use it (and not)? Here's everything you need to know about this widely used—but often misunderstood—yoga term.

The Indian Council for Cultural Relations developed Little Guru to make learning the ancient language easy and entertaining.

Looking to expand your knowledge about this ancient language and take your yoga practice to a deeper level? This is the place to begin.

Patanjali's eight-fold path offers guidelines for a meaningful and purposeful life. Get to know this prescription for moral and ethical conduct, and self-discipline.

Using Sanskrit is a personal choice for yoga teachers and students. Here's the complicated history you should consider while deciding whether or not to use it.

A myriad of historical information exists, so let’s start with building a foundation.

New to Sanskrit? Great—start here! We’ve handpicked the essential vocabulary words for beginners.

Pick up these essential Sanskrit tips, and you’ll never mispronounce “hatha” again.

Turns out, there’s not actually an English equivalent for every Sanskrit word. Find out which common yoga words you may not be fully understanding.

Hate to break it to you, but if you find alignment of asanas more interesting than exploring their Sanskrit meanings, you’re missing out on some major benefits on the mat…

When it comes to Sanskrit, there are at least two camps of yogis—those who use it and those who don’t. Here’s why we’re with the traditionalists on this one.

Ever wonder what you're chanting during yoga class that always seems to instill a profound sense of calm? Take a look at the neuroscience behind how mantras make potent additions to your yogic practices, and find one that works best for you.

Searching for a meaningful mantra to use in your practice? Here are four powerful pieces to get you started.

Setting an intention can be a powerful practice that helps you align with your higher goals. But keeping that intention front-of-mind so you actually follow through? That can be more challenging. Enter the DIY affirmation card.

Ever bumble through chants in class? Here’s your chance to learn the words to classic Sanskrit and Gurmukhi mantras you'll likely encounter again and again.

Yoga is so much more than asana. The sutras show us how to be our true selves and appreciate every moment—even when life gets crazy.

If you have questions, confusion, or general discomfort with chanting, San Francisco bhakti yoga teacher Janet Stone can answer them.

Feel antsy every time you chant Om? Learn from writer Yelena Moroz Alpert's experience with this how-to guide and demo video.

This five-part series explores the insight "American Sniper" offers into the yoga of war, the mind of a veteran, and the practices crucial to finding the next mission.

Bhakti yoga can help you transform moments of heartbreak into a romance with life itself.

Check out Shannon Sexton and Katherine Rae's author page.

Get ready for change by your yoga practice to super-charge a fresh start with Sunday's new moon solar eclipse.

Lead with your heart and embrace the universe with bhakti yoga and kirtan chanting.

One man found his authentic voice by singing for inspiration. Here's his advice for following tradition while finding your own creative expression.

An American kirtan revolution turns chanting God's name into something hip as well as holy.

Krishna Das says chanting the names of Hindu gods isn't religious—it's just joyful.

Feel the language barrier when you enter the yoga studio? These 5 words are a good place to start breaking it.

Not sure if it’s pronounced cha-kra or “sha”-kra? Everything you learned about how to pronounce Sanskrit may be wrong. Here’s how to get this surprisingly simple language right, plus how it can deepen your practice.

So you think you can't chant...Learn how you can create a spiritual class without mantras, kirtan, or Oms.

Q: I am very fond of chanting—my students do not all have the same reaction.

Discerning dharma from kharma or bhakti from shakti is key—whether you are a beginner or a long-time yogi.

Tadasana (Mountain Pose) is the posture that invokes Samasthiti. These poses are not different. They are the same.

Getting comfortable using chanting and kirtan in your hatha yoga classes can take your teaching to new heights. Pick up the tools for incorporating chants into your classes in an authentic way.

If you're bungling your Sanskrit, you may as well recite the phone book as chant a sacred mantra.

It's a central debate in the West: should we use the Sanskrit names when we teach? You may be surprised to learn just how many reasons there are to do so.

Mantra and Chanting have long been associated with yoga practice, but should you teach them? Learn the history of these practices and some popular chants to help you get started.

Ever wonder what you're chanting during a yoga class? From "Aum" to "Yam", learn more about common yoga chants.

What's old is new again. Chanting and music is the new way to practice yoga across the country.

Discover the art of breathing and apply it to your practice.

Learn why you should vocalize your mantras instead of silently thinking them to benefit the heart and the central nervous system.

Expert Richard Rosen explains the meaning behind the word "Ashtanga."

Keep your meditation terminology straight with this mini guide.