Nicolai Bachman
Nicolai Bachman, E-RYT 500, has been teaching Sanskrit, chanting, yoga philosophy, and Ayurveda since 1994. He has a knack for synthesizing and organizing complex topics into simple and understandable presentations. Nicolai’s education combines informal, traditional study with master’s degrees in Eastern philosophy and nutrition. His publications include 108 Sanskrit Flash Cards, The Language of Ayurveda, and, from Sounds True, The Language of Yoga, The Yoga Sutras: An Essential Guide to the Heart of Yoga Philosophy, and The Path of the Yoga Sutras.
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Nicolai Bachman Shares the Top 10 Most Mispronounced Sanskrit Words
In this video, Kripalu presenter Nicolai Bachman shares the Sanskrit words that are most often mispronounced, and demonstrates how to say them correctly. Some of them may surprise yo
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Why Sanskrit Matters: A Q&A with Nicolai Bachman
Learning how to pronounce Sanskrit with correct breath, resonance, rhythm, and tongue position can enhance your teaching and personal practice.
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Sanskrit Greetings: What We’re Saying When We Say Namaste
There are several ways to greet someone in Sanskrit. Three in particular are equivalent to “hello” or “bonjour.” All imply an obeisance to the divine inner light within the person receiving the greeting.
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The Namaste of Travel
One of the beautiful challenges of travel is to appreciate what is different while discovering what is the same. Travel is a bit like “Namaste” in action.
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