{"product_id":"9780711271883","title":"The Stories Behind the Poses","description":"\u003cb\u003eDiscover the traditional stories and wisdom behind your favourite yoga poses in this stunningly illustrated book of Indian mythology for yogis of all levels.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A\u003cb\u003e beautifully written introduction to Indian mythology\u003c\/b\u003e, join storyteller, scholar and teacher, Dr Raj Balkaran, and explore the \u003cb\u003eunforgettable tales behind 50 key yoga poses\u003c\/b\u003e, such as: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVīrabhadrāsana II, the original warrior pose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTāḍāsana, mountain pose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBhujaṅgāsana, cobra pose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGaruḍāsana, eagle pose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadmāsana, lotus pose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVīrāsana, hero pose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eŚavāsana, corpse pose \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Meet\u003cb\u003e iconic Gods and Goddesses,\u003c\/b\u003e from Gaṇeśa, the elephant-headed god of wisdom, to Śiva, Lord of Yogis, and Kali, goddess of mind, body, soul and death. Explore the \u003cb\u003erivalry between the sages\u003c\/b\u003e Vasiṣṭha and Viśvāmitra, and their cosmic feud over a wish-fulfilling cow.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Plunge into the depths of one of the richest myths in Hinduism: the \u003cb\u003ebattle between the demons and the gods \u003c\/b\u003ewho churn the cosmic oceans in search for the elixir of immortality. And learn how Śiva got his blue throat!\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Learn, through the mythology of the poses, more about the roots of this ancient practice and how you can use their teachings to \u003cb\u003ebetter appreciate and respect yoga’s true origins.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnhance your practice\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e  ","brand":"Dr. Raj Balkaran","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":50126674723173,"sku":"9780711271883","price":38.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/2651\/2997\/files\/BNCImageAPI_cc62c157-c5d9-4c03-a472-8219a7e54b34.jpg?v=1767900782","url":"https:\/\/www.commonplaceingersoll.ca\/products\/9780711271883","provider":"Commonplace Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}