Myths of the Asanas
Myths of the Asanas
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Myths of the Asanas by Alanna Kaivalya
Practitioners around the world reap the physical benefits of yoga, assuming poses and frequently calling them by their Sanskrit names. While many know that hanumanasana is named for the deity Hanuman, few understand why this is the case. Behind each asana and its corresponding movements is an ancient story about a god, sage, or sacred animal, much like Aesop's fables or European folktales. Myths of the Asanas is the first book to collect and retell these ancient stories. The myths behind yoga's spiritual tradition have the power to help students of all levels realize their full potential. Meditating on the tolerance of trees while standing in tree pose can help one become more tolerant. Learning how the disfigured sage Astavakra came to be the teacher of a king can liberate us from anxieties about our external appearance and our self imposed limitations. Marveling at Hanuman's devotion to Ram can serve as a source of spiritual strength and determination. With more than sixty beautiful illustrations to frame the stories, Myths of the Asanas will add a new dimension to your practice and study of yoga.
Kaivalya, Alanna: - Alanna Kaivalya, also known as The JivaDiva, produces the JivaDiva Yoga Jam podcast, which has been heard by over a million people worldwide. In March 2008, Yoga Journal named Alanna one of the top twenty teachers under forty. She is a contributing writer to Yoga Journal, she regularly teaches at Yoga Journal conferences. She lives in New York City.
| SKU | Non disponible |
| ISBN 13 | 9781601090577 |
| ISBN 10 | 1601090579 |
| Titre | Myths of the Asanas |
| Auteur | Alanna Kaivalya |
| État | Non disponible |
| Type de reliure | Hardback |
| Éditeur | Mandala Publishing Group |
| Année de publication | 2010-05-05 |
| Nombre de pages | 184 |
| Prix | Commended for Independent Publisher Book Awards (New Age) 2011 |
| Note de couverture | La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier. |
| Note | Non disponible |