Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 224 pages
- Published by: Stone Bridge Press September 1, 2004
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 1880656876
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-1880656877
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Book Dimensions:
7.2 x 5 x 0.8 inches
- Weighs: 8.8 ounces
Product Description
"A must-have for anyone who is new and serious about exporing the subject further. Also recommended for advanced practitioners who may want to 'brush-up' on their Sanskrit." --
Yoga Magazine UK "This slim volume is a lot more than its title lets on." --
The Asian Reporter "A joy to read: it has accuracy in its translations, beauty in its presentation, and conveys the spiritual richness of the yogic tradition. It will definitely enrich the life of many yoga teachers and students." --
Ascent Magazine Joseph Campbell called Sanskrit "the great spiritual language of the world." Designed by ancient Indian holy men to express the states of enlightened consciousness through syllabic sounds, Sanskrit is widely used in the West during yoga practice to channel spiritual pathways and to discuss important meditative and philosophical concepts. This book introduces 180 Sanskrit words (including
chakra,
karma,
om,
namaste,
veda,
nirvana) with Devanagari scripts, pronunciations, chants and brief cultural/historic explanations. A practical reference that makes an great gift book for any student of yoga, meditation or Eastern religion.
Leza Lowitz is a much-published writer and director of Sun and Moon Yoga Studio in Tokyo.
Reema Datta grew up in India and teaches Ashtanga yoga and Ayurvedic cooking in San Francisco.
About The Author
Leza Lowitz is an award-winning writer and translator, and Director of Sun and Moon Yoga Studio in Tokyo.
Reader ReviewsSacred Sanskrit Words is the perfect book for yoga teachers like myself who want to learn the meaning of the most often used Sanskrit words. The writing is exceptionally clear and easy to understand, and encourages and inspires the reader to go forward and learn more! As I read this book I began to understand that through Sanskrit we have the opportunity to come into the realm of a sacred language that is timeless and eternal. I highly recommend this thoughtful and illuminating book to all students of yoga as well as philosophers, theologians, scientists, health practitioners, musicians, historians and anyone else interested in exploring the cosmos and workings of the mind and soul. ¯ Suza Francina, Author, The New Yoga For People Over 50 and Yoga and the Wisdom of Menopause.
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