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What Is Sanskrit in Yoga? A Guide to Sanskrit Yoga Terms and Why They Matter

Discover what Sanskrit is, why it matters in yoga, and learn 10 essential Sanskrit yoga terms with meanings. Understand why learning Sanskrit pose names deepens your practice.

March 8, 2026
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Asana Means Posture: Sanskrit Yoga Pose Names & How to Remember Them

Asana is the Sanskrit word for a yoga posture (literally 'seat'). Decode the rest: 25+ root words, what Tadasana and Adho Mukha Svanasana mean, and a formula for any pose name.

January 23, 2026
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