The Stories Behind the Poses: The Indian mythology that inspired 50 yoga postures

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Dr. Raj Balkaran

The Stories Behind the Poses

The Indian mythology that inspired 50 yoga postures

Dr. Raj Balkaran

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Leaping Hare Press
15 June 2022

Hinduism; Ancient religions & mythologies; Mind, Body, Spirit: thought & practice

Series: Stories Behind…

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:

- Vrabhadrsana II, the original warrior pose - Tsana, mountain pose - Bhujagsana, cobra pose - Garusana, eagle pose - Padmsana, lotus pose - Vrsana, hero pose - avsana, corpse pose

Meet iconic Gods and Goddesses, from Gaea, the elephant-headed god of wisdom, to iva, Lord of Yogis, and Kali, goddess of mind, body, soul and death. Explore the rivalry between the sages Vasiha and Vivmitra, 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 iva 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.

By: Dr. Raj Balkaran
Imprint: Leaping Hare Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 230mm, Width: 170mm,
Weight: 750g
ISBN: 9780711271883
ISBN 10: 0711271887
Series: Stories Behind…
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 15 June 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 ŚIVA, LORD OF YOGA PERFECTION POSE ELEPHANT TRUNK POSE WAR GOD POSE MOUNTAIN POSE WARRIOR POSE TERROR POSE DOG POSE COBRA POSE LORD OF DANCE POSE CORPSE POSE CHAPTER 2 VIṢṆU THE COMPASSIONATE RECLINING POSE EAGLE POSE FISH POSE TORTOISE POSE LION POSE THREE-STRIDES POSE MONKEY POSE CHILD POSE TWO-HEADED BIRD POSE YOGIC SLEEP POSE CHAPTER 3 DEVI AND HER MANIFESTATIONS SWAN POSE LOTUS POSE PLOUGH POSE CRANE POSE CRESCENT MOON POSE THRONE POSE NAVEL POSE HERO POSE SCORPION POSE LEG BEHIND HEAD POSE CHAPTER 4 THE POWER OF THE GODS REVERENCE POSE HORSE POSE HALF-MOON POSE COW FACE POSE WHEEL POSE ARCHER POSE TREE POSE NOOSE POSE THUNDERBOLT POSE YOGIC STAFF POSE CHAPTER 5 THE WISDOM OF THE SAGES SAGE MARĪCI POSE SAGE KAŚYAPA POSE SAGE ṚCĪKA POSE SAGE VASIṢṬHA POSE SAGE VIŚVĀMITRA POSE SAGE GĀLAVA POSE SAGE AṢṬĀVAKRA POSE SAGE DURVĀSAS POSE SAGE MATSYENDRA POSE SAGE BHARADVĀJA POSE CONCLUSION INDEX FURTHER READING ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY

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.

Reviews for The Stories Behind the Poses: The Indian mythology that inspired 50 yoga postures

The storytelling is brilliant at intermingling allegorical and emotional truths to enhance the practice of yoga.. a unique, commanding perspective that will enrich any yoga practice. * Foreword Reviews *