Introduction to Sanskrit

About this session

Traditonally, in the Ashtanga yoga practice, counting is done in Sanskrit. In this short lecture you will be introdocued to and learn more about the vibrational language Sanskrit.

One एकम् (ekam)
Two द्वे (dve)
Three त्रीणि (treeni)
Four चत्वारि (chatvaari)
Five पञ्च (pancha)
Six षट् (shat)

This video belongs to the series Ashtanga Yoga Foundations. This is for you who are new to Ashtanga yoga. You will be provided with an introduction to the practice and its foundations. To deepen your practice, take part of Ashtanga Yoga Essentials and Ashtanga Yoga Progression – these series will deepen your understanding of Ashtanga yoga, working from the inside out.

About the instructor

Laruga Glaser

Laruga Glaser has been practicing Ashtanga yoga for over 20 years. She is one of the few in the world certified to teach Ashtanga up to Advanced B level. Laruga teaches as an act of deep sharing and love for what yoga develops in each individual, facilitating space to open, challenge, and inspire people to realize their inherent potential.

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