The Tales Behind the Poses: The Indian mythology that impressed 50 yoga postures

Uncover the normal tales and knowledge behind your favorite yoga poses on this stunningly illustrated e-book of Indian mythology for yogis of all ranges.

A fantastically written introduction to Indian mythology, be a part of storyteller, scholar and instructor, Dr Raj Balkaran, and discover the unforgettable tales behind 50 key yoga poses, similar to: Vīrabhadrāsana II, the unique warrior poseTāḍāsana, mountain poseBhujaṅgāsana, cobra poseGaruḍāsana, eagle posePadmāsana, lotus poseVīrāsana, hero poseŚavāsana, corpse pose  Meet iconic Gods and Goddesses, from Gaṇeśa, the elephant-headed god of knowledge, to Śiva, Lord of Yogis, and Kali, goddess of thoughts, physique, soul and demise. Discover the rivalry between the sages Vasiṣṭha and Viśvāmitra, and their cosmic feud over a wish-fulfilling cow.

Plunge into the depths of one of many richest myths in Hinduism: the battle between the demons and the gods who churn the cosmic oceans in seek for the elixir of immortality. And find out how Śiva obtained his blue throat!
 
Study, by way of the mythology of the poses, extra in regards to the roots of this historical observe and the way you need to use their teachings to raised admire and respect yoga’s true origins.
 
Improve your observe by studying one story earlier than or on the finish of sophistication, and incorporating the poses and their instructing into your life, in addition to your yoga observe, and rework the way in which you view and observe this timeless artwork.
 

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The Tales Behind the Poses: the Indian mythology that impressed 50 yoga postures

From storyteller, scholar and instructor, Dr Raj Balkaran, The Tales Behind the Poses tells the normal tales and knowledge behind well-known yoga poses, together with:

Vīrabhadrāsana II, warrior posePadmāsana, lotus poseBālāsana, kid’s pose

Uncover the lesser-known roots of this wide-spread and historical observe and the way you need to use these teachings to raised admire and respect yoga’s true origins – splendid to reinforce your personal private observe and for instructing functions.

Eagle pose

Crane pose

Throne pose

Writer ‏ : ‎ Leaping Hare Press; 1st version (July 26, 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0711271887
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0711271883
Merchandise Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.85 kilos
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 1.1 x 9.3 inches