{"product_id":"the-stories-behind-the-poses-the-indian-mythology-that-inspired-50-yoga-postures-hardcover","title":"The Stories Behind the Poses: The Indian Mythology That Inspired 50 Yoga Postures - Hardcover","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\u003eRaj Balkaran\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the traditional stories and wisdom behind your favourite yoga poses in this stunningly illustrated book of Indian mythology for yogis of all levels.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A\u003cb\u003e beautifully written introduction to Indian mythology\u003c\/b\u003e, join storyteller, scholar and teacher, Dr Raj Balkaran, and explore the \u003cb\u003eunforgettable tales behind 50 key yoga poses\u003c\/b\u003e, such as: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVīrabhadrāsana II, the original warrior pose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTāḍāsana, mountain pose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBhujaṅgāsana, cobra pose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGaruḍāsana, eagle pose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadmāsana, lotus pose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVīrāsana, hero pose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eŚavāsana, corpse pose \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Meet\u003cb\u003e iconic Gods and Goddesses, \u003c\/b\u003e from Gaṇeśa, the elephant-headed god of wisdom, to Śiva, Lord of Yogis, and Kali, goddess of mind, body, soul and death. Explore the \u003cb\u003erivalry between the sages\u003c\/b\u003e Vasiṣṭha and Viśvāmitra, and their cosmic feud over a wish-fulfilling cow. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Plunge into the depths of one of the richest myths in Hinduism: the \u003cb\u003ebattle between the demons and the gods \u003c\/b\u003ewho churn the cosmic oceans in search for the elixir of immortality. And learn how Śiva got his blue throat! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Learn, through the mythology of the poses, more about the roots of this ancient practice and how you can use their teachings to \u003cb\u003ebetter appreciate and respect yoga's true origins.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnhance your practice\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9.1 x 6.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 26, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51966657331501,"sku":"9780711271883","price":26.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/d3p2OTJEMXJaY1BzU1ZrVmozLy9yZz09.webp?v=1775535147","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-stories-behind-the-poses-the-indian-mythology-that-inspired-50-yoga-postures-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}