Why is it important to learn Sanskrit count as Yoga teacher or practitioner

Why is it important to learn Sanskrit count as Yoga teacher or practitioner

Tradition and Authenticity:

  • Yoga is deeply rooted in Indian cultural and tradition. Learning and using count in Sanskrit honors the origins and maintains the authenticity of the Yoga practice.

  • This connection and use of Sanskrit count can make the Yoga spiritually enriching for the students.

Connection to the Culture of Yoga:

  • Sanskrit is the classical language of Yoga, using it in the regular practice can foster a deeper connection to its culture.

  • It helps students to understand and appreciate the rich heritage, philosophical roots of Yoga and provide a sense of continuity in the ancient practices.

Awareness and Focus:

  • Counting in Sanskrit requires students and teachers to pay closer attention and stay mentally present.

  • This helps to maintain the focus on their movement and breathe rather than getting lost in their thoughts.

Uniformity and Consistency:

  • Yoga is practiced globally. Using Sanskrit as a universal language of Yoga ensures consistency across different parts of world, regions and teachers.

  • The consistency of the Sanskrit counting in Yoga practices helps to maintain the integrity of the practice and makes it easier for students to practice anywhere in the entire world.

Vibration and Sound:

  • The Sanskrit language was used by Indian sages and it has unique vibrational qualities. When chanting or counting in Sanskrit different vibrations are created in the body and unique frequencies are released.

  • The sounds can positively affect the Yoga practitioner’s energy and focus.

Structure and Rhythm:

  • Counting in Sanskrit provides a structured rhythm to the Yoga practice, guiding the students during the class through each asana with precision and helping them to stay connected with their breaths.

  • It helps to manage with the time and to control the structure of class.

Professional Continues Education Value:

  • Learning and using to count in Sanskrit is part of the professional continues education. 

  • It helps teachers to expand their knowledge of Sanskrit terminology which is used in traditional Yoga scriptures, deepening their understanding and appreciation of the ancient Yoga practice.

Global community of Yoga:

  • Using the Sanskrit creates a sense of unity among Yoga practitioners worldwide. 

  • Its builds a global community that shares a common tradition, culture and language, fostering a sense of unity, belonging and connection. 

Learn Sanskrit counting now:

1

Ekam एकम् 

One

2

Dve द्वे 

Two

3

Treeni त्रीणि 

Three

4

Chatvaari चत्वारि

Four

5

Pancha पञ्च

Five

6

Shat षट्

Six

7

Sapta सप्त 

Seven

8

Ashta अष्ट

Eight

9

Nava नव 

Nine

10

Dasha दश

Ten

11

Ekaadasha एकादश 

Eleven

12

Dvaadasha द्वादश 

Twelve

13

Trayodasha त्रयोदश 

Thirteen

14

Chaturdasha चतुर्दश 

Fourteen

15

Panchadasha पञ्चदश 

Fifteen

16

Shodasha षोडश

Sixteen

17Saptadasha सप्तदशSeventeen

18

Ashtaadasha अष्टादश 

Eighteen

19

Navadasha नवदश 

Nineteen

20

Vimshatih विंशतिः 

Twenty

21

Ekavimshatih एकविंशतिः

Twenty-one

22

Dvaavimshatih द्वाविंशतिः

Twenty-two

23

Trayovimshatih त्रयोविंशतिः

Twenty-three

24

Chaturvimshatih चतुर्विंशतिः 

Twenty-four

25

Panchavimshatih पञ्चविंशतिः

Twenty-five

26

Shadvimshatih षड्विंशतिः 

Twenty-six

27

Saptavimshatih सप्तविंशतिः 

Twenty-seven

28

Ashtaavimshatih अष्टाविंशतिः 

Twenty-eight

29

Navavimshatih नवविंशतिः 

Twenty-nine

30

Trimshat त्रिंशत् 

Thirty

31

Ekatriṃshat एकत्रिंशत् 

Thirty-one

32

Dvaatriṃshat द्वात्रिंशत् 

Thirty-two

33

Trayastriṃshat त्रयस्त्रिंशत् 

Thirty-three

34

Chatuṣṭriṃshat चतुस्त्रिंशत् 

Thirty-four

35

Panchatriṃshat पञ्चत्रिंशत् 

Thirty-five

36

Shaṭtriṃshat षट्त्रिंशत् 

Thirty-six

37

Saptatriṃshat सप्तत्रिंशत् 

Thirty-seven

38

Ashtātriṃshat अष्टात्रिंशत्

Thirty-eight

39

Navatriṃshat नवत्रिंशत् 

Thirty-nine

40

Chatvāriṃshat चत्वारिंशत् 

Forty

41

Ekāchatvāriṃshat एकचत्वारिंशत् 

Forty-one

42

Dvāchatvāriṃshat द्वाचत्वारिंशत् 

Forty-two

43

Trayaschatvāriṃshat त्रयश्चत्वारिंशत् 

Forty-three

44

Catuḥchatvāriṃshat चतुःचत्वारिंशत् 

Forty-four

45

Panchāchatvāriṃshat पञ्चचत्वारिंशत्

Forty-five

46

Shaṭchatvāriṃshat षट्चत्वारिंशत् 

Forty-six

47

Saptāchatvāriṃshat सप्तचत्वारिंशत् 

Forty-seven

48

Ashtāchatvāriṃshat अष्टाचत्वारिंशत्

Forty-eight

49

Navāchatvāriṃshat नवचत्वारिंशत् 

Forty-nine

50

Panchāśat पञ्चाशत् 

Fifty

51

Ekapaṃchāśat एकपञ्चाशत् 

Fifty-one

52

Dvipanchāśat द्विपञ्चाशत्

Fifty-two

53

Trayaḥpaṃchāśat त्रयःपञ्चाशत्

Fifty-three

54

Catuḥpaṃchāśat चतुःपञ्चाशत्

Fifty-four

55

Panchapanchāśat पञ्चपञ्चाशत् 

Fifty-five

56

Shaṭpaṃchāśat षट्पञ्चाशत् 

Fifty-six

57

Saptapaṃchāśat सप्तपञ्चाशत् 

Fifty-seven

58

Ashtāpaṃchāśat अष्टपञ्चाशत् 

Fifty-eight

59

Navapanchāśat नवपञ्चाशत् 

Fifty-nine

60

Shaṣṭiḥ षष्टिः

Sixty

61

Ekaṣaṣṭiḥ एकषष्टिः 

Sixty-one

62

Dvaṣaṣṭiḥ द्वाषष्टिः 

Sixty-two

63

Trayaḥṣaṣṭiḥ त्रयःषष्टिः 

Sixty-three

64

Catuḥṣaṣṭiḥ चतुःषष्टिः 

Sixty-four

65

Panchaṣaṣṭiḥ पञ्चषष्टिः

Sixty-five

66

Shaṭṣaṣṭiḥ षट्षष्टिः 

Sixty-six

67

Saptaṣaṣṭiḥ सप्तषष्टिः 

Sixty-seven

68

Aṣṭaṣaṣṭiḥ अष्टषष्टिः 

Sixty-eight

69

Navaṣaṣṭiḥ नवषष्टिः 

Sixty-nine

70

Saptatiḥ सप्ततिः 

Seventy

71

Ekasaptatiḥ एकसप्ततिः 

Seventy-one

72

Dvisaptatiḥ द्विसप्ततिः 

Seventy-two

73

Trayaḥsaptatiḥ त्रयःसप्ततिः 

Seventy-three

74

Catuḥsaptatiḥ चतुःसप्ततिः 

Seventy-four

75

Panchasaptatiḥ पञ्चसप्ततिः

Seventy-five

76

Shaṭsaptatiḥ षट्सप्ततिः 

Seventy-six

77

Saptasaptatiḥ सप्तसप्ततिः

Seventy-seven

78

Aṣṭasaptatiḥ अष्टसप्ततिः

Seventy-eight

79

Navasaptatiḥ नवसप्ततिः

Seventy-nine

80

Aśītiḥ अशीतिः

Eighty

81

Ekāśītiḥ एकाशीतिः

Eighty-one

82

Dvyāśītiḥ द्व्यशीतिः

Eighty-two

83

Trayaḥśītiḥ त्रयःशीतिः 

Eighty-three

84

Catuḥśītiḥ चतुःशीतिः

Eighty-four

85

Panchaāśītiḥ पञ्चाशीतिः 

Eighty-five

86

Shaṭśītiḥ षट्शीतिः 

Eighty-six

87

Saptāśītiḥ सप्ताशीतिः

Eighty-seven

88

Aṣṭāśītiḥ अष्टाशीतिः 

Eighty-eight

89

Navāśītiḥ नवाशीतिः 

Eighty-nine

90

Navatiḥ नवतिः

Ninety

91

Ekanavatiḥ एकनवतिः

Ninety-one

92

Dvinavatiḥ द्विनवतिः

Ninety-two

93

Trayaḥnavatiḥ त्रयःनवतिः 

Ninety-three

94

Catuḥnavatiḥ चतुर्नवतिः 

Ninety-four

95

Panchanavatiḥ पञ्चनवतिः 

Ninety-five

96

Ṣaṇṇavatiḥ षण्णवतिः 

Ninety-six

97

Saptanavatiḥ सप्तनवतिः 

Ninety-seven

98

Aṣṭanavatiḥ अष्टनवतिः 

Ninety-eight

99

Navanavatiḥ नवनवतिः

Ninety-nine

100

Shatam शतम् 

One hundred

Conclusion:

Preserve Ancient Sanskrit: Sanskrit often referred to as the “language of the gods” in Indian tradition, is one of the oldest languages known to humanity. By incorporating Sanskrit counting into yoga practices, teachers and practitioners contribute to the preservation and revival of this ancient language.

Honor Yoga’s Heritage: Yoga is a comprehensive discipline with deep historical and philosophical roots. Incorporating Sanskrit counting allows practitioners to appreciate and honor the rich cultural heritage of Yoga, fostering a deeper connection to its origins.

Enhance Growth: Learning Sanskrit counting promotes personal and professional development. For practitioners, it enhances cognitive skills and deepens their practice. For teachers, it adds credibility and distinguishes them as knowledgeable and dedicated professionals.

Authentic Practice: Using Sanskrit counting in Yoga sessions brings an authentic touch to the practice, aligning it with traditional roots. This authenticity enriches the practitioner’s experience and builds trust and respect in the teacher-student relationship.

Lifelong Learning: Yoga is a lifelong journey, and the path of a Yoga sadhaka (dedicated practitioner) involves continuous learning and growth. Integrating Sanskrit counting into practice encourages a mindset of perpetual learning and curiosity.

 

 

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