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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
- Ta?asana, mountain pose
- Bhuja?gasana, cobra pose
- Garu?asana, eagle pose
- Padmasana, lotus pose
- Virasana, hero pose
- Savasana, corpse pose
Meet
iconic Gods and Goddesses, from Ga?esa, 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 Vasi??ha 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