Definition: An ancient Indian language. Many historical yoga texts were written in this language and it is the language of yoga terminology, including pose names and chants.
Examples:
The Sanskrit word for pose is asana.
Sanskrit
By Ann Pizer, About.com Guide
Updated March 11, 2010
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