A simple guide to over 160 key spiritual concepts behind yoga and other branches of Eastern wisdom

Sacred
Sanskrit
Words

For Yoga, Chant,
and Meditation

LEZA LOWITZ
AND REEMA DATTA

238 pp, 5.25 x 7.25", paper,
ISBN 978-11-880656-87-7, $14.95

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“For all those interested in the Sacred, this beautifully conceived book is an expanded, detailed, contemporary exploration of an ancient language designed to be a guide for living in harmony with all of nature.”
Danny Paradise, International Ashtanga Yoga Instructor, Songwriter, Film-maker

“A very much needed book. These skillfully explained Sanskrit words will bring Westerners to a deeper understanding and experience of yoga, samadhi, and anandam—an integral part of the evolution of our planet in relationship to the universe. Namaste. Hari Om.”
Yogiraj Yogi Amrita Alan Finger, Founder, Yoga Works, Yoga Zone, Be Yoga, Ishta Yoga

“The beauty and sound of these Sanskrit words connect the reader to the authentic, natural, and serene world of ancient yogis. Every student and teacher of yoga should have this resource at their side as they develop their practice.”
Larry Schultz, It’s Yoga, San Francisco

“The perfect book for yoga teachers like myself who want to learn the meaning of the most often used Sanskrit words. The writing is exceptionally clear and easy to understand, and encourages and inspires the reader to go forward and learn more!”
 Suza Francina, author, The New Yoga for People Over 50

Adopted by ancient Indian holy men to express the states of enlightened consciousness through syllabic sounds, Sanskrit is widely used in the West to channel spiritual pathways during yoga practice and to discuss important meditative and philosophical concepts. This book introduces over 160 spiritually significant Sanskrit words with Devanagari scripts, pronunciations, chants, and brief cultural and historical explanations. Leza Lowitz is a writer and yoga teacher and owner/director of Sun and Moon Yoga in Tokyo. Reema Datta was born into a family of yogis and has taught yoga in North America, Asia, and Europe.

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