The Language of Yoga: Complete A to Y Guide to Asana Names, Sanskrit Terms, and Chants (Sanskrit Edition) [ILLUSTRATED] [UNABRIDGED] (Hardcover)

by Nicolai Bachman (Author) "Sanskrit is a very rhythmic and musical language that lends itself well to singing and chanting..." (more)
Key Phrases: individual postures, Finishing Postures, First Series, General Yoga Terms

Editorial Reviews

Review
"A must for all teachers and serious students of yoga." -- Fit Yoga, August 2006

"Nicholai Bachman has done a great service to the yoga community." -- Yoga International, March 2005

"Sanskrit scholar Nicholai Bachman gives us the opportunity to connect with yoga's spiritual roots through translations and a comprehensive dictionary." -- Body + Soul magazine, September 2006

"Should, without a doubt, be in the yoga library of every teacher and serious student." -- Yoga Journal, February 2005

Product Description
This interactive book/cd set includes more than 200 asanas with illustrated yoga postures and 300 Sanskrit definitions. Nicolai Bachman teaches you how to read and pronounce these sacred sounds with precision, and guides you through seven yoga chants with exact rhythm, tone, and pronunciation. This is an indispensable reference guide for any serious student of yoga.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 139 pages
• Publisher: Sounds True, Incorporated (October 1, 2005)
• Language: Sanskrit, English
• ISBN-10: 1591792819
• ISBN-13: 978-1591792819
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #25,976 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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120 of 120 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the most complete, clearly communicated and understandable sanskrit reference , December 14, 2005

By	Gilda G "devoted yogini" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This guide is the most complete and clearly communicated sanskrit reference for yoga that I have ever seen. I am a yoga teacher trainer and this will become my constant companion for both myself and to use in our trainings. It includes a comprehensive list of asana names and translations presented in alphabetical order with very, precise linear illustrations. This section alone is invaluable. The accompanying CD states the sanskrit term twice so that you may repeat it back and follows with the English translation (so you know the meaning of what you just said!). In addition to asana, the guide includes the sun salutation sequences, the first 3 astanga sequences, seven common mudras or hand gestures, common chants for your practice, several of the key sutras and a vast collection of yoga terms- numbers, yamas, niyamas, animals, bandhas, cakras, body parts and more.

The book is very organized and easy to use. The accompanying CD is tracked allowing you to quickly go to the section you are looking for. The best part of the CD is that you can clearly hear and understand Nicolai's rhythmic voice as well as, the female vocal accompaniment in the chants. (Many of my previous attempts at learning sanskrit were hampered by the thick accent of the translator). You can also use the book by itself or the CDs by themselves. No need to cross reference so you can play the CD anywhere and learn the language of yoga in your car or while working around the house.

This book is a must for any serious yoga student or yoga teacher. It will help you quickly learn and understand the sanskrit terms used in yoga. It will also help you to pronounce sanskrit with the beauty of this most sacred and spiritual language.

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a great way to learn Sanskrit!, March 1, 2006

By	Bill Kvistad "Bill" (Algonquin, IL) - See all my reviews

If you are a Yoga teacher of serious student, this book is a must. The complete lay-out of the book along with the 2 CD's is so easy to follow. When you load the CD in the computer, you can continue to repeat the Sanskirt Asana over and over again until you have it memorized. It gives you the correct pronuncation for everything.

Bill Kvistad

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Language of Yoga, March 21, 2006

By	Jea "Yoga Girl" (Virginia) - See all my reviews

This is a great way to learn the sanskrit and pronunciation. The accompanying CD was wonderful.