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The Language of Yoga Infographic

Pimsleur Approach • November 9, 2011 • Global Fitness, Language Learning • Comments (0)

While some linguist may consider Sanskrit a “dead” language, the popularity of yoga has kept it very much alive. Wherever you travel, even if you don’t speak the local language, we’ll help you confidently chant om right along with the native yogis (yoga enthusiasts) in a class. Use the code below to share this on [...]

The Ancient Healing Traditions of Ayurveda

Pimsleur Approach • July 20, 2011 • Global Fitness, Hindi, Traditions • Comments (1)

The ancient healing art of Ayurveda began sometime around 1500BC and is still widely practiced in India today. Unlike Western medicine, an Ayurvedic approach to health focuses on balancing the elements of the entire person. This holistic tradition is deeply connected to spirituality as well as the physical body, and is rooted in Hinduism. For [...]

Add some GLOBAL flavor to your workout

Pimsleur Approach • March 10, 2011 • Global Fitness • Comments (3)

“This year I’m going to get in shape and take charge of my health!” How many of us made this New Year’s resolution on January 1? Most of us have said farewell to that resolution weeks ago. But for those who have stuck with it – congratulations! Keep up the great work! If you want [...]

The Language of Yoga

Pimsleur Approach • February 28, 2011 • Global Fitness, Traditions • Comments (0)

While some linguists may consider Sanskrit a “dead” language, the popularity of yoga has kept it very much alive. Because only some areas of India speak Sanskrit conversationally, yogis (yoga enthusiasts) worldwide collectively stumble over the unfamiliar syllables. But wherever you travel, even if you don’t speak the local language, you can confidently chant om [...]