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Like New: A book that has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust ...
ISBN
9780711271883

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Ivy Group, T.H.E.
ISBN-10
0711271887
ISBN-13
9780711271883
eBay Product ID (ePID)
20050427108

Product Key Features

Book Title
Stories Behind the Poses : the Indian Mythology That Inspired 50 Yoga Postures
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Folklore & Mythology, Hinduism / General, General, Yoga
Publication Year
2022
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Religion, Philosophy, Health & Fitness, Social Science
Author
Raj Balkaran
Book Series
Stories Behind... Ser.
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
26.5 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
7 in

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Reviews
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., "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
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
181.45
Table Of Content
INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 sIVA, 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 VIU 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 MARiCI POSE SAGE KAsYAPA POSE SAGE CiKA POSE SAGE VASIHA POSE SAGE VIsVaMITRA POSE SAGE GaLAVA POSE SAGE AaVAKRA POSE SAGE DURVaSAS POSE SAGE MATSYENDRA POSE SAGE BHARADVaJA POSE CONCLUSION INDEX FURTHER READING ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY
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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: Virabhadrasana II, the original warrior pose Taasana, mountain pose Bhujagasana, cobra pose Garuasana, eagle pose Padmasana, lotus pose Virasana, hero pose savasana, corpse pose Meet iconic Gods and Goddesses, from Gaesa, the elephant-headed god of wisdom, to siva, Lord of Yogis, and Kali, goddess of mind, body, soul and death. Explore the rivalry between the sages Vasiha and Visvamitra, and their cosmic feud over a wish-fulfilling cow. 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 siva 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., 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: - Vrabhadrsana II, the original warrior pose - Tsana, mountain pose - Bhujagsana, cobra pose - Garusana, eagle pose - Padmsana, lotus pose - Vrsana, hero pose - avsana, corpse pose Meet iconic Gods and Goddesses, from Gaea, the elephant-headed god of wisdom, to iva, Lord of Yogis, and Kali, goddess of mind, body, soul and death. Explore the rivalry between the sages Vasiha and Vivmitra, and their cosmic feud over a wish-fulfilling cow. 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 iva 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., In this beautiful introduction to the stories behind 50 key poses, join storyteller, scholar, and teacher, Dr. Raj Balkaran, and explore the unforgettable tales behind poses such as: Virabhadrasana, Tadasana, Bhujangasana, Garudasana, Savasana, Balasana, Warrior pose, Mountain pose, Cobra pose, Eagle pose, Lotus pose, Corpse pose, Child pose, 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. Book jacket.
LC Classification Number
B132.Y6

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