Stil Studio The Sounds Of Sanskrit

The Sounds Of Sanskrit

Deepen your practice and your teaching with understanding, clarity, and reverence.

Sanskrit (meaning “well-composed” or “well put together”) is a powerful vehicle for connecting practitioners to primordial sound and to an experience of the divine through spoken word. Learn about the symbolism behind the sounds, the pauses, and the way the syllables come together, and how to connect to the deeper meaning when speaking sanskrit words and mantras.

What We'll Explore:

The Architecture of Sacred Sound
Begin with the building blocks of the Sanskrit language: its sound system. Learn how the Sanskrit syllabary (alphabet) is organized by the placement of sound in the mouth.
Pronunciation & Practice
Work with transliteration, diacritic marks, and foundational pronunciation rules. Practice reciting common Sanskrit words, asana names, and mantras to build confidence and clarity in speaking.
Sandhi: When Sounds Meet
Discover how Sanskrit sounds and words blend together through sandhi, the dynamic rules that guide sound combinations.

Asana Names & Etymology
Go beyond memorization: dive into the roots, meanings, and pronunciations of commonly used Sanskrit terms and pose names, revealing their symbolic and spiritual significance and bringing more depth of meaning to your understanding.
Mantra & Chanting
Recite Sanskrit verses and mantras with greater awareness and authenticity, integrating your growing knowledge of sound, meaning, and pronunciation.

This workshop is open to all. Yoga teachers, teachers in training, and those with a love for yoga and its depths!

Sarah Spiegel

Sarah began teaching in 2012 inspired by her love of community and the transformative practices of yoga, meditation, and Tibetan Buddhist yoga. Her teaching emphasizes flow, breath awareness, and embodied mindfulness. She leads retreats locally and internationally and mentors teachers through Fluid Yoga Teacher Training. Sarah completed her 200- and 500-hour certifications with Fluid Yoga and Sanskrit language studies with Dr. Ben Williams. She continues to study with Kevan Gale and Khenpo Lama Migmar Tseten and is deeply grateful to her teachers and mentors who continue to guide her path.