Traditions of Yoga
Sanskrit & Cultural Appreciation
Course Description
Honour the roots of the Yogic tradition by learning the write and pronounce Sanskrit. Be courageous and open in a place of learning to find out how you can bring equity into your realm of influence.
In this 25 hr course, become more familiar with the ancient tradition from a culturally informed perspective. Find out the difference between sadhus in the present and some of the history of this unique and often unrevealed subculture in India.
Become and informed ally and learn how to appreciate and have reverence for the yogic tradition and how it’s culturally situated.
Lead by:
Yogacharini Maitreyi
Lucy St. John, M Ed, ERYT-500, YACEP
Curriculum
Introduction to reading and proper pronunciation of Sanskrit
Sanskrit alphabet
Mantra recitation
Cultural appreciation and appropriation
Navigating a changing landscape
Understand the history of colonization and knowledge moving from East to West
Be in a space where you can be safe to learn what you don’t know
Tuition:
$550 + 5% GST
Location:
Ashtanga Yoga Vancouver except Yin at YYoga downtown
Dates and times:
TBD 2025
*200 hour yoga teacher training is not a prerequisite