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Myths and Tales Behind the Poses with Tara Lemerise

  • Roots & River Yoga 30 West Potomac Street Brunswick, MD, 21716 United States (map)

Who is the warrior of Warrior I, II, and III? Eagle pose doesn't look much like an eagle. Why is it called that? And why are the splits named after the monkey god Hanuman?

In this workshop Tara will teach you the Sanskrit names for several yoga postures that will help deepen your understanding of the poses. You'll get some tips and tricks to pronounce Sanskrit words as you learn about the history and philosophy of yoga in a fun and dynamic way.

3 CEUs provided to Certified Teachers through Yoga Alliance

Indologist Dr. Edwin Bryan always says, "Don't be afraid of Sanskrit." And he's right! Being open to learning even just a little bit of Sanskrit can take your yoga practice (and teaching!) to the next level. This workshop is mostly lecture with some opportunity for journaling and self-reflection, along with some optional practice storytelling.

It is suitable for anyone who is curious about the Hindu and Buddhist roots of yoga and CEU's are available for yoga teachers registered with Yoga Alliance.

Cost: $48

Learn more about Tara at our Teacher Bio Page.