The Stories Behind the Poses: The Indian mythology that inspired 50 yoga postures
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Discover the traditional stories and wisdom behind your favourite yoga poses in this stunningly illustrated book of Indian mythology for yogis of all levels.
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 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 wisdom, to Śiva, Lord of Yogis, and Kali, goddess of mind, body, soul and death. Explore the rivalry between the sages Vasiṣṭha and Viśvāmitra, and their cosmic feud over a wish-fulfilling cow.
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.
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The Stories Behind the Poses: the Indian mythology that inspired 50 yoga postures
From storyteller, scholar and teacher, Dr Raj Balkaran, The Stories Behind the Poses tells the traditional stories and wisdom behind well-known yoga poses, including:
Vīrabhadrāsana II, warrior posePadmāsana, lotus poseBālāsana, child’s pose
Discover the lesser-known roots of this wide-spread and ancient practice and how you can use these teachings to better appreciate and respect yoga’s true origins – ideal to enhance your own personal practice and for teaching purposes.
Eagle pose
Crane pose
Throne pose
Publisher : Leaping Hare Press; 1st edition (July 26, 2022)
Language : English
Hardcover : 224 pages
ISBN-10 : 0711271887
ISBN-13 : 978-0711271883
Item Weight : 1.85 pounds
Dimensions : 7 x 1.1 x 9.3 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book’s illustrations beautiful and instructive. They appreciate the masterful storytelling and interpretation of each story. The book is a great resource for yoga students and teachers, providing more depth and meaning to their practice. Readers find the stories easy to understand and engaging, making it an enjoyable read and a wonderful gift for anyone who practices postural yoga.
Customer Reviews
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elaine –
Beautiful!
This is a beautiful and magical book! The colors and illustrations are gorgeous, the stories are rich with detail and yet simple to understand, and the how to integrate the story with the pose section is fantastic. I would have stuck with yoga earlier if I had this book! I find having more meaning with the movement make yoga more interesting and a deeper practice. Dr. Raj is a phenomenal storyteller, his ability to bring these myths to life is a talent. If you practice or teach yoga – get this book! Also, makes a wonderful gift!
Kelly Reid –
Love this book!
The stories are well written and easy to understand. So interesting! I’m so glad someone put these together all in 1 book!
KK –
Fun Book For Yoga
I have really enjoyed reading this book. Stories to go along with my yoga poses.
Charlotte Smith –
Good
Good book, good quality, and good for gifting.
Amazon Customer –
One of the most beautiful books I have!
Hi! I have been studying Yoga for many, many years. And I love storytelling. I am fascinated by Hindu literature, from Vedic to Puranic to Itihasa like Ramayan and Mahabharat.This book is a great resource for Yoga students and teachers as well. It explores the origins of certain asanas, and narrates the stories behind them. I also enjoyed the interpretation of each story given by the author and how we can relate the story to learn about ourselves, life, relationships and the Divine.The graphics are beautiful! The quality of the book is excellent. The presentation is divine. I truly recommend this book for those who want to explore Yoga Asanas a little further, to relate with the poses in a deeper meaning.
Christine Lavoie –
Great book
A great addition to teaching my classes.
Joan –
Worth the money
Great book. Easy read.
Erica C. –
This is my new favorite yoga book.
This book is an amazing resource for yoga teachers. I’ve been teaching actively for 20 years now and I adore this book. I read a story from this book to my yoga class last night and they LOVED it. The stories of each posture are so beautifully written and thought provoking. The additional information at the end of the stories provide so much insight and connection. I 100% recommend this book to anyone who wants more depth and connection to their yoga practice.
Thalita Cavalcante de Brito –
Blanche Marslin –
The illustrations are beautiful, and the stories enlightening. This would be a great asset to anyone serious about yoga.
Diana –
A must for all who practices yoga. The sagas and myths will make each asana alive for you.Easy to read. Pleasant in hands.
Diego –
Fue un regalo.A la persona que se lo regalé no para de agradecerme!! Yo lo ojeé un poco y las láminas son un espectáculo. Muy colorido y buen encuadernado.
Silvia –
Great book, the stories are wonderful and illustrations simply amazing.I was looking for a book like this since a long time, glad I have found it.It is perfect as a gift as well.