
The Stories Behind the Poses
The Indian mythology that inspired 50 yoga postures
By: Raj Balkaran
Hardcover | 15 June 2022
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A beautifully written introduction to Indian mythology, join storyteller, scholar and teacher, Dr Raj Balkaran, and explore the unforgettable tales behind 50 key yoga poses, such as:
- Vīrabhadrāsana II, the original warrior pose
- Tāḍāsana, mountain pose
- Bhujaṅgāsana, cobra pose
- Garuḍāsana, eagle pose
- Padmāsana, lotus pose
- Vīrāsana, hero pose
- Śavāsana, corpse pose
Plunge into the depths of one of the richest myths in Hinduism: the battle between the demons and the gods who churn the cosmic oceans in search for the elixir of immortality. And learn how Śiva got his blue throat!
Learn, through the mythology of the poses, more about the roots of this ancient practice and how you can use their teachings to better appreciate and respect yoga's true origins.
Enhance your practice by reading one story before or at the end of class, and incorporating the poses and their teaching into your life, as well as your yoga practice, and transform the way you view and practice this timeless art.
About the Author
Dr Raj Balkaran is a renowned scholar of Hindu mythology and author of The Goddess and the King in Indian Myth (2018) and The Goddess and the Sun in Indian Myth (2020). He holds advanced degrees in Hinduism from the University of Toronto and University of Calgary. A seasoned online educator with a global cohort of students, Dr Balkaran also teaches online courses privately and at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies. He apprenticed with an Indian master for twelve years as part of a living oral tradition dedicated to the preservation and application of Hindu mythology and philosophy. He therefore brings hundreds of hours of traditional transmissions of yoga philosophy tothe table, which he dovetails with academic rigor and captivating storytelling.
ISBN: 9780711271883
ISBN-10: 0711271887
Series: Stories Behind…
Published: 15th June 2022
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number of Pages: 224
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: Quarto UK
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 23.5 x 17.5 x 3
Weight (kg): 0.83
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