This workshop builds on the knowledge from parts one and two by introducing the student to common Sanskrit terms used in Āyurvedic medicine. All terms are studied in ĀYUT-transliterated form.

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Students gain familiarity and mastery over each term by applying skills from previous workshops including word dissection, akṣhara composition analysis, schwa and virāma identification and sandhi recognition.

Terms are analyzed from an etymological perspective to determine their Sanskrit dhātu (root term), prefixes and suffixes. Students practice pronunciation of these Sanskrit terms and memorize their basic English translations through direct meanings and conceptual explanations. Terms with complex meanings are explained in greater detail to identify limitations of English translations.

Grammatical usage of terms, synonyms, antonyms and comparative sets are discussed. Students learn how to include the correct grammatical forms of Sanskrit terms in English sentences along with basic rules for Anglicization of Sanskrit terms through examples of singular, plural, noun, adjective and other grammatical forms.

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This workshop focuses on learning terms from their etymological and grammatical perspectives. These terms which are common in Āyurveda and Yoga are translated to provide English equivalent terms or conceptual explanations to aid in memorization.

Introductory definitions

Start with a clear, concise introduction to Āyurvedic medicine with a review of definitions for some of the most commonly used terms. See how terms are defined directly from classical literature and compare that to various perspectives and opinions today.

Key terms

Review the key terms that constitute the foundation of Āyurvedic medicine. Learn their roots, prefixes and suffixes, and practice word dissection and akṣhara notation.

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Contextual disambiguation

Learn how common terms are used in many contexts based on the area of specialization in Āyurvedic medicine. New students and seasoned practitioners will find this vital to understanding the correct application of Āyurveda for scientific applications.

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Translations and correlations

Explore each term to understand whether it can reasonably and accurately be translated into English. Several terms have various correlations to Western concepts, but no valid equivalent. Students will appreciate the value of Sanskrit terms in their original form to maintain the quality and intention of Āyurvedic medicine.