The stories behind the poses: the Indian mythology that inspired 50 yoga postures
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TextPublication details: London Leaping Hare Press 2022 Description: 224 pISBN: 9780711271883Subject(s): Mythology, Indic | YogaDDC classification: 181.45 Summary: 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 pose
Tāḍāsana, mountain pose
Bhujaṅgāsana, cobra pose
Garuḍāsana, eagle pose
Padmāsana, lotus pose
Vīrāsana, hero pose
Śavāsana, 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.
(https://www.quartoknows.com/books/9780711271883/the-stories-behind-the-poses)
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| 179.9 HOL Discipline is destiny: | 181 IYE Light on Yoga Sutras Patanjali | 181.112 CON The analects | 181.45 BAL The stories behind the poses: the Indian mythology that inspired 50 yoga postures | 181.45 JUN Psychology of Yoga and Meditation: Volume 6 | 181.45 SRI Yoga also for the godless | 181.45 VIV The complete book of yoga: karma yoga, bhakti yoga, raja yoga, jnana yoga |
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 pose
Tāḍāsana, mountain pose
Bhujaṅgāsana, cobra pose
Garuḍāsana, eagle pose
Padmāsana, lotus pose
Vīrāsana, hero pose
Śavāsana, 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.
(https://www.quartoknows.com/books/9780711271883/the-stories-behind-the-poses)
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