Curious Poses: 30 Yoga Postures and the Stories They Tell

By: Lucy Greeves

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Synopsis: Deepen your practice and discover the myths, gods, sacred animals and imagery that lie hidden in your favourite yoga posturesMeet the monks and maharajas, gods and gymnasts who shaped yoga as we know it.Have you ever wondered why yoga postures look the way they do, or how they got their names? From Lotus to Warrior, Cobra to Happy Baby, this book takes a fresh look at thestories behind 30 familiar poses. By drawing in on Hindu scripture, mythology and the animals, birds and flowers the original Indian yogis saw around them, Curious Poses explores the symbolism of yoga postures many of us practise every week and offers inspiration to regular practitioners and yoga teachers alike. Let this book take you on a journey into a treasure trove of yoga history, mythology, philosophy and pop culture that enlightens and entertains by turns. Featuring full-colour illustrations, Curious Poses is an ideal mat companion for the curious yoga enthusiast.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781472991515
Related ISBNs:: 9781472991485
Publisher:: Bloomsbury Publishing
Date of Addition:: 10/12/22
Copyrighted By:: N/A
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Sports, Health, Mind and Body, Social Studies
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.