Why Do Yogis Say Namaste? (Definition, Meaning and Proper Use)

February 2, 2022
If you have ever taken a yoga class, you have probably heard the instructor end by bowing and saying “Namaste.” In India, this Sanskrit word and gesture is common and understood. In the West, this divine salutation is often used without fully knowing and understanding its meaning and proper usage. Yet in India, this is a common greating used in daily life. Knowledge, devotion, and respect

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