# Does Pronunciation Matter in Yoga? With Dr. Varun Khanna

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Podcast: [Let's Talk Yoga](https://stenobird.com/podcast/let-s-talk-yoga-636640)
Published: 2026-08-02T12:00:00+00:00
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Why does Sanskrit place so much importance on sound and pronunciation? I’m joined by Dr. Varun Khanna to explore the stories, philosophy, and history behind Sanskrit, and discuss what modern yoga teachers really need to know about the language. Episode Highlights: Meaning of the word guruSound and vibration in SanskritOrigins of Devanagari scriptSanskrit's role in Indian philosophySound, vibration, and the subtle bodyPronunciation and mantra accuracySanskrit in modern yoga teachingSanskrit a...

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