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Let's Talk Yoga · August 2 · 1 hr 4 min

Does Pronunciation Matter in Yoga? With Dr. Varun Khanna

Why does Sanskrit place so much importance on sound and pronunciation? I’m joined by Dr. Varun Khanna to explore the stories, philosophy, and history behind Sanskrit, and discuss what modern yoga teachers really need to know about the language. Episode Highlights: Meaning of the word guru Sound and vibration in Sanskrit Origins of Devanagari script Sanskrit's role in Indian philosophy Sound, vibration, and the subtle body Pronunciation and mantra accuracy Sanskrit in modern yoga teaching Sanskrit as a tool for learning yoga Om as the ultimate vibration Sanskrit beyond power and hierarchy Practical takeaways for yoga teachers Prana & Presence: An Immersive Week of Yoga, Stillness & Soulful Study in Southern Italy Join our mailing list Find all the resources mentioned in this episode Connect with us on Instagram Subscribe to Aham Yoga on YouTube Let’s Talk Yoga Podcast on YouTube Leave us a review and share this podcast with your friends!

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Why does Sanskrit place so much importance on sound and pronunciation? I’m joined by Dr. Varun Khanna to explore the stories, philosophy, and history behind Sanskrit, and discuss what modern yoga teachers really need to know about the language.

Episode Highlights:

  • Meaning of the word guru
  • Sound and vibration in Sanskrit
  • Origins of Devanagari script
  • Sanskrit's role in Indian philosophy
  • Sound, vibration, and the subtle body
  • Pronunciation and mantra accuracy
  • Sanskrit in modern yoga teaching
  • Sanskrit as a tool for learning yoga
  • Om as the ultimate vibration
  • Sanskrit beyond power and hierarchy
  • Practical takeaways for yoga teachers

Prana & Presence: An Immersive Week of Yoga, Stillness & Soulful Study in Southern Italy

Join our mailing list

Find all the resources mentioned in this episode

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Subscribe to Aham Yoga on YouTube

Let’s Talk Yoga Podcast on YouTube

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