What is spiritual bypassing and how can we as teachers avoid falling into that trap? What is the difference between appropriation and appreciation? We are so privileged to be able to benefit from and embrace this ancient practice of Yoga in our modern day lives. And we love it so much we devote ourselves to sharing it with others! But we didn’t invent it and we cannot claim it in this Western American culture as our own. It is therefore incumbent upon us as teachers to understand the roots of this ancient practice, its rich and varied history, and to teach it with the respect and reverence it deserves. This module will offer an overview of the ancient language of Sanskrit and how, when or if to use it in our teaching. We aim to be part of the necessary and overdue shift in Yoga in the West that embraces Yoga’s roots and uplifts and includes without question all who seek it.