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Sanskrit for Counting Ashtanga Asana

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Overview

In this lesson, we introduce the Sanskrit names and counting system used throughout the Ashtanga Yoga sequences.

Objective

Become familiar with proper pronunciation and memorization of Sanskrit names for Ashtanga asanas and the counting system.

What You'll Get

You'll get audio and video resources to learn the Sanskrit names and vinyasa counts used in traditional Ashtanga practice. This isn't just rote memorization—hearing the rhythm and pronunciation helps you internalize the sequence, whether you're practicing alone or following along in a Mysore room. For teachers, knowing these names and counts is essential for leading classes and honoring the lineage. You'll walk away able to recognize and eventually chant the full series names, plus understand the basic Sanskrit counting system that structures each asana.

In this lesson, we'll learn how to chant the Ashtanga Yoga names properly. WIth repetition, practitioners will be able to memorize the names and order.

Counting in Sanskrit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1xZAAn0zTA&pp=ygUUY291bnRpbmcgaW4gc2Fuc2tyaXQ%3D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmQmcVDoy04&pp=ygUUY291bnRpbmcgaW4gc2Fuc2tyaXQ%3D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PY79PgpbAw

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