Practical Sanskrit in Modern Yoga - an introduction

Discover the ancient language of yoga in a simple, practical,

and beginner-friendly way

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: Just a notebook and pen/pencil.

What you’ll learn 

• The history and significance of Sanskrit in yoga traditions

• Introduction to the Devanagari script and alphabet

• Key pronunciation cues for clear and confident use

• Common yoga terms – their meaning, roots, and pronunciation

• Guided writing practice in Devanagari (letters, vowels, consonants)

• Suggestions and resources for further exploration

Workshop Outline

Session 1 (2 Hours, with a short break)

Brief history of Sanskrit and its importance in Yoga

• Introduction of the Devanagari script, and its alphabet (Part 1)

  • Structure of the alphabet

  • Practice writing basic letters

  • Key pronunciation cues

• Common yoga terms (Part 1)

Session 2 (2 Hours, with a short break)

• Devanagari script (Part 2)

  • Vowels & special consonants

• Common yoga terms (Part 2)

• Other features of Sanskrit to be aware of

  • Sandhi, and declensions

• Suggested next steps - exercises, resources, online courses

Dru Professional Network CPD points: 4