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Nona Mileva on Sanskrit & Yoga: How Ancient Language Transforms Modern Practice

Nona Mileva on Sanskrit & Yoga: How Ancient Language Transforms Modern Practice

Update: 2025-10-24
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Nona Mileva is a seasoned yoga instructor with a deep-rooted passion for the Sanskrit language and its role in yoga practice. She serves as a dedicated teacher at the Native Yoga Center, offering classes in vinyasa flow and restorative yoga. With a background in psychology and somatic studies, Nona integrates her expansive knowledge into her teaching. She is actively involved in facilitating Sanskrit study groups and is a committed student of Sanskrit, guided by influential scholars and practitioners like Edwin Bryant and Antonia Ruppel.

Visit Nona here: https://www.wellyoga.net/

Key Takeaways:

  • Sanskrit serves as a vital element in understanding and practicing yoga, offering a gateway to deeper spiritual and intellectual exploration.
  • Nona's expertise as a yoga therapist and Sanskrit scholar bridges the gap between ancient language studies and contemporary therapeutic practices.
  • Learning Sanskrit can enhance the understanding of yoga's philosophical roots, providing insight into texts and concepts that are often misunderstood in translation.
  • Nona emphasizes the importance of proper pronunciation in Sanskrit, drawing a parallel to the precision required in yoga practice.

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Nona Mileva on Sanskrit & Yoga: How Ancient Language Transforms Modern Practice

Nona Mileva on Sanskrit & Yoga: How Ancient Language Transforms Modern Practice

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