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Sanskrit for Yoga: Pose Names, Breath, Chants and Sūtras

Pronounce yoga Sanskrit correctly and understand it: 34 pose names word by word, breath and energy terms, the Sūrya Namaskāra mantras, opening and closing chants and the key sūtras, for practitioners and teachers.

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Created by Learn Sanskrit

  • Last updated October 2026
  • English
  • Beginner
  • About 3 hours
11lessonsLifetimeaccess

What you will learn

  • Pronounce yoga Sanskrit correctly: āsana, haṭha, cakra, prāṇa, namaste and more
  • Understand how pose names are built and translate 34 of them
  • Use the vocabulary of breath, bandha, mudrā, nāḍī and cakra correctly
  • Chant the twelve Sūrya Namaskāra mantras and the opening and closing chants
  • Know the key Yoga Sūtras and Gītā verses behind the practice
  • Earn a verifiable certificate of completion

Course content

5 modules · 11 lessons · 158 min

Who this course is for

  • Yoga practitioners who want to understand what they hear in class
  • Yoga teachers and teachers in training
  • Studios that want consistent, respectful use of Sanskrit

Requirements

  • No Sanskrit needed; everything is transliterated and explained
  • About 15 minutes per lesson

Description

Yoga is full of Sanskrit, but few practitioners are ever taught how to say it or what it means. This course gives yoga students and teachers exactly what they need, clearly and respectfully.

You learn the sounds that are most often mispronounced, how pose names are built, the meaning of 34 common poses, the vocabulary of breath, bandha, mudrā and the cakras, the twelve Sūrya Namaskāra mantras, the traditional opening and closing chants, and seven sūtras and two Gītā verses that every yogī should know, each in Devanagari and transliteration with word-by-word meaning.

No Sanskrit needed.

How you will learn

  1. 1Sign in freeOne account for all courses and your progress.
  2. 2Learn in short lessonsRead, chant and practise in 10 to 15 minutes a day.
  3. 3Quiz every lessonInstant feedback locks the learning in.
  4. 4Practice examA short timed test with a full review.
  5. 5Earn a certificateVerifiable, printable, yours to share.

Earn a certificate

Finish every lesson and pass the practice exam to receive a certificate with your name and a unique verification code. Print it, save it as PDF or share the link.

Created by

Learn Sanskrit

The Learn Sanskrit editorial team

  • 22 learners
  • 19 courses

Our courses are written and reviewed by the Learn Sanskrit team: teachers and editors who work from the primary texts, cite their sources and correct errors openly. Every lesson is checked against standard grammars and editions before it is published.

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How long do I have access?

Lifetime access: for as long as the course is offered. Learn at your own pace and come back any time.

What happens after each lesson?

A short quiz checks what you learned with instant feedback. Pass it to complete the lesson. At the end, a timed practice exam reviews the whole course.

How can I pay?

By card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal or bank transfer and QR, depending on what is enabled. Card and PayPal unlock the course instantly; bank transfers unlock as soon as we confirm the payment.

How do I get the certificate?

Complete all lessons and pass the practice exam. Your certificate appears in My learning straight away and can be verified by anyone with its code.

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