About the Book: The Stories Behind the Poses: The Indian mythology that inspired
50 yoga postures
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
Tadasana, mountain pose
Bhujangasana, cobra pose
Garudasana, eagle pose
Padmasana, lotus pose
Virasana, hero pose
Savasana, corpse pose
Meet iconic Gods and Goddesses, from Ganesa, the elephant-headed god of wisdom,
to Siva, Lord of Yogis, and Kali,