Richard Rosen – Sanskrit 101

Richard Rosen – Sanskrit 101

Check it out: Richard Rosen – Sanskrit 101

Dive deeper into yoga philosophy and asana with the study of Sanskrit—the original language of yoga. This 6-week introductory online course, led by Yoga Journal contributing editor Richard Rosen, will help you refine your pronunciation, learn translations, and see yogic practices in a different light. Designed to be a beginner’s guide to Sanskrit, this course will cover the historical highlights of the language, the nuts and bolts of the written language in its Roman transliteration, a pronunciation guide of the vowels and consonants, and a closer look at 20 of the most common yoga terms in Sanskrit and 32 asana.

In this course, you’ll receive:

• A brief history of Sanskrit
• Instruction on how to pronounce vowels, consonants
• A quick primer on the script, transliteration, and how to read diacritical marks
• A breakdown of the meaning, spelling, and pronunciation of 20 important yoga words and 32 asana
• Suggested readings and a homework assignment
• A final quiz to check your understanding

Curriculum:

Sanskrit 101: Learn the Basics

Week 1: Overview, History, the Basics

• Understand transliteration and diacritical marks + how to pronounce the vowels and consonants.

Week 2: 20 Important Yoga Words 

• From ahimsa to yoga, learn the real meaning, literal translation, and proper pronunciation of words critical to communicating about the practice.

Week 3: Standing Poses

• Practice and teach these common poses knowing more about what they were named for and how to accurately say their names.

Week 4: Sitting Poses

• Practice and teach these common poses knowing more about what they were named for and how to accurately say their names.

Week 5: Backbends

• Practice and teach these common poses knowing more about what they were named for and how to accurately say their names.

Week 6: Review, Resources, and Wrap-Up

• Review what you have learned and get all you need to continue your study of Sanskrit!