In this podcast, you’ll learn how to pronounce Bharadvajasana I (Bharadvaja’s Twist).
“bah-rud-vaa-JAA-suh-nuh”
Repeat each syllable slowly one at a time, and gradually increase the speed.
Well done!
You can now pronounce Bharadvajasana.
But don’t stop there! If you’ve always wanted to learn how to pronounce Asanas in Sanskrit and memorise them, you’ve come to the right place. I’m George Watts, a BWY yoga teacher and creator of the online Yoga Genie Lesson Planner.
Take a look at my free online Mastering Sanskrit Asana Names course. It’s a course designed by me (an experienced Yoga teacher) for myself. Yep, for little old me. But now, instead of the course gathering dust on my hard drive, I’d like the course with you, my fellow Yoga teacher, to help deepen your understanding and mastery of the Sanskrit language used to describe yoga poses.
As you well know, Sanskrit is considered to be a sacred language in India and has been used in spiritual practices for thousands of years.
“I believe that learning the Sanskrit names of yoga poses can deepen our connection to the spiritual roots of yoga and help us to approach teaching yoga with a deeper awareness.“ – George Watts
I designed this course to be used as a “reference” that you can bookmark and return to over and over again for years to come. So, don’t feel rushed. Learn at your own pace.
“If you haven’t taken a Sanskrit course before, you’re almost certainly pronouncing most of the Sanskrit asana names incorrectly, even Adho Mukha Svanasana. Yep. Trust me, you are. And so was I.“
In part I of the course, you’ll discover how to pronounce Asanas in Sanskrit. I’ve included the top 101 poses that Yoga teachers include in their classes. I’ve organised the pronunciations in batches by English, Sanskrit, Standing poses, Seated & Floor poses, Animal poses and Anatomy.
So, why have I batched the learning like that?
Because one of the best techniques for learning a language is “batch learning“. Batch learning is effective for learning Asana Sanskrit because it lets you memorise multiple poses at once, leading to better recall and retention. By grouping poses together, the brain is able to make connections between them and reinforce the memory of each pose, leading to a deeper understanding and faster recall.
In part II of the course, you’ll discover how to use the Memory Palace technique to improve your recall of the Sanskrit Asana names. This amazing technique turns boring learning into an enjoyable game for effortless recall.
Ready to get started? Take a look at my free online Mastering Sanskrit Asana Names course.
