Sanskrit is the language that the Yogasūtra and many other great texts on Yoga and Āyurveda were composed in. Learning it can help us better understand them. Anyone can learn to read, write, and comprehend Sanskrit, with as little as 20 minutes of practice a day for 28 days. I’m currently offering an on-line Sanskrit course for only $108 from now until January 1st, 2025.
I used to get confused by all the radically different Yogasūtra translations out there. Now, I can better tell when someone is translating a text or projecting their opinion onto it. Learning Sanskrit is essential for anyone who wants to understand the Yogasūtra for themselves instead of having to rely on authorities.
Sanskrit is one of the easier languages to learn
Sanskrit is one of the easier languages to learn as it is purely phonetic. Every syllable is pronounced and it was designed to be pronounced the same way by anyone who speaks it.
Singing the Sanskrit language can also be an extraordinary profound experience, as it uses specific tongue positions and vibrations that can direct energy into our central channel (suṣumnā).
Sanskrit can help us better understand other languages
Sanskrit is also one of the oldest branches of the Indo-European Language family. Learning it can help us better understand the roots of English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi and many other languages.
The Sanskrit Effect
"There is a phenomenon known as the Sanskrit Effect, where people who make the effort to learn this language later in life actually demonstrate an increase of grey matter and cognitive sharpness rather than typical decline."
Lastly, there is a phenomenon known as the Sanskrit Effect, where people who make the effort to learn this language later in life actually demonstrate an increase of grey matter and cognitive sharpness rather than typical decline. Although this could be done with any language, learning Sanskrit could help us better understand Yoga and Āyurveda that could help us make better lifestyle choices for growing and aging gracefully.
Learn Sanskrit in my online course
Anyone can learn to read, write, and comprehend Sanskrit, with as little as 20 minutes of practice a day for 28 days. I’m currently offering an on-line Sanskrit course for only $108 from now until January 1st, 2025.
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Michael Johnson