Publisher's Synopsis
"Sanskrit is one of humanity's linguistic and cultural treasures, with texts covering topics such as scripture, philosophy, grammar, law, art, science, and poetry, among many others. The popularity of yoga has led to a renaissance of interest in the language from a global audience. This handbook aims to make Sanskrit accessible to a wide audience of yoga students, teachers, and enthusiasts. By using this handbook, within one year of study, a student will learn the Devanagariscript, compose in Sanskrit, translate well-known mantras, and even read passages from the Bhagavad Gita. Reading Sanskrit texts in their original language can unlock a deeper understanding of yoga and the history, myth, and cultural consciousness of India"--.
