Periagoge
Scenario

How to honor Sanskrit in Western yoga spaces

My yoga practice deepened when I learned the Sanskrit names for poses but now I feel pretentious using them in my predominantly white studio.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The practitioner experiences conflict between authentic engagement with tradition and social acceptance within their practice community.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Translation and the movement of ideas between cultures?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.