{"product_id":"yogavataranam-the-translation-of-yoga","title":"Yogavataranam: The Translation of Yoga","description":"The traditional Indian method of learning Sanskrit is through oral transmission, by first memorizing texts and then learning their meaning. The Western academic approach methodically teaches the alphabet, declensions, grammar, syntax, and vocabulary building. Zoë Slatoff-Ponté's Yogavataranam integrates the traditional and academic approaches for a full and practical experience of Sanskrit study.\n\nYogavataranam approaches language systematically and at the same time allows students to read important and relevant texts as soon as possible, while emphasizing proper pronunciation through its audio accompaniment. The first section teaches reading and basic grammar, the second covers more extensive grammar, and by the third, students can begin to read and understand even more complex texts, such as the Upanisads.\n\nYogavataranam includes:\n\nStep-by-step instructions on how to correctly write the alphabet\nExercises throughout, along with review exercises for each chapter\nSidebars on Indian philosophy, culture, etymology, and more\nVocabulary building based on important texts\nAn extensive glossary of terms\nConsideration of translation techniques and challenges\nOriginal translations of passages from central texts, such as the Yogasutra, Bhagavadgita, Hathapradipika, and various Upanisads\n\nIn addition, Web-based audio files accompany each chapter to teach proper pronunciation.\n\nYogavataranam is appropriate for all levels of study, whether a student is brand-new to Sanskrit or already has experience in pronunciation, reading devanagari script, interpreting meaning, or learning grammar-and whether the course is academic or based in yoga. This new approach joins theory and practice to invoke an active experience of the philosophy, the practice, and the culture that together inform the multiplicity of meanings contained within the single and powerful word \"yoga.\"\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 086547754X\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.086547754X.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Slatoff-Ponté, Zoë\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41575611826234,"sku":"DBV.086547754X.G","price":22.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/086547754X-0.jpg?v=1785641062","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/yogavataranam-the-translation-of-yoga","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}