Raj Balkaran - The Stories Behind the Poses - 2022

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:

VД«rabhadrДЃsana II, the original warrior pose

TДЃбёЌДЃsana, mountain pose

Bhujaб№…gДЃsana, cobra pose

GaruбёЌДЃsana, eagle pose

PadmДЃsana, lotus pose

VД«rДЃsana, hero pose

ЕљavДЃsana, 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...