{"product_id":"myths-of-the-asanas-the-stories-at-the-heart-of-the-yoga-tradition-paperback","title":"Myths of the Asanas: The Stories at the Heart of the Yoga Tradition - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlanna Kaivalya\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eArjuna Van Der Kooij\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnhance your yoga practice with this all-new expanded edition of the ultimate guide to the stories behind the most beloved poses of all time. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMany yoga practitioners explore the benefits of yoga through its poses, but did you know that the magic and mystery of yoga lie within the power of yogic mythology? \u003ci\u003eMyths of the Asanas\u003c\/i\u003e was the first book to collect and retell the ancient tales of yogic myth to a modern audience, and has since become a beloved resource for yoga practitioners and instructors the world over. This expanded edition contains nine unheard stories about some of the yoga world's most beloved poses. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The myths behind yoga's spiritual tradition have the power to help students of all levels realize their full potential. Understanding the subtle whimsy and power of the child while in child's pose gives us permission to recall forgotten dreams and find the power to manifest them now. Learning of the disabilities of the great sage Astavakra while attempting his arm-balance pose encourages us to understand how powerful we are when we recognize the strength that lies beyond any perceived limitations. Marveling at the monkey-god Hanuman's devotion to his best friend, Ram, keeps us in alignment with our integrity during the hanumanasana splits pose as we dig deeply to discover the source of spiritual strength within ourselves.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlanna Kaivalya\u003c\/b\u003e, also known as \"The JivaDiva,\" produces the JivaDiva Yoga Jam podcast, which has been heard by over a million people worldwide. In March 2008, \u003ci\u003eYoga Journal\u003c\/i\u003e named Alanna one of the top twenty teachers under forty. She is a contributing writer to \u003ci\u003eYoga Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, she regularly teaches at \u003ci\u003eYoga Journal \u003c\/i\u003econferences. She lives in New York City. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eArjuna van der Kooij\u003c\/b\u003e holds an MA in cultural anthropology from the University of Amsterdam. Son of a pastor and student of the late B. P. Puri, he is a practitioner of Bhakti yoga. He divides his time between India and Amsterdam.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.9 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 08, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51979584045357,"sku":"9781683838487","price":22.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/Smd5TXZLNFp4NlhFZDNhZng1SEN5UT09.webp?v=1775836225","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/myths-of-the-asanas-the-stories-at-the-heart-of-the-yoga-tradition-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}