Description
| Product ID: | 9780711271883 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | CN |
| Series: | Stories Behind… |
| Title: | The Stories Behind the Poses |
| Subtitle: | The Indian mythology that inspired 50 yoga postures |
| Authors: | Author: Dr. Raj Balkaran |
| Page Count: | 224 |
| Subjects: | Hinduism, Hinduism, Indigenous religions, spiritual beliefs and mythologies of the Americas, Mind, body, spirit: thought and practice, Ancient religions & mythologies, Mind, Body, Spirit: thought & practice |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating 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. 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:
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. |
| Imprint Name: | Leaping Hare Press |
| Publisher Name: | Quarto Publishing PLC |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2022-06-21 |
