Hindu proverbs boil down all the wisdom of that part of the world: thousands of years old and extremely rich. It’s a culture where mysticism and spirituality have always had a huge role. Hindu culture is absolutely fabulous. It’s a wonderful mix of expressions that have come from a wide range of different nations. That’s why it’s such a vastly rich culture....

Sanskrit Words Every Yogi Should Know 1. Asana. My first yoga teacher put the accent on the second syllable, like this: ah-SAW’-nah. I still think that has a nice ring to it. But the correct pronunciation is AH’-sah-nah. Literally, it means “seat,” but in yoga class it’s pretty much interchangeable with the word “pose.” For example, Balasana =...