Description
Book SynopsisA beautifully written introduction to Indian mythology, join storyteller, scholar and teacher, Dr Raj Balkaran, and explore the unforgettable tales behind 50 key yoga poses.
Trade Review“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 *
"A must-own book for yoga enthusiasts, spiritual seekers, and students of mythology." * Manhattan Book Review *
"Beautifully and profusely illustrated throughout,
The Stories Behind the Poses will be a treasured addition." * Midwest Book Review *
Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION
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
