{"product_id":"stories-behind-the-poses-the-balkaran-raj","title":"The Stories Behind The Poses by Raj Balkaran","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover the traditional stories and wisdom behind your favorite yoga poses in this stunningly illustrated book of Indian mythology for yogis of all levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMeet\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e iconic Gods and Goddesses,\u003c\/span\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 \u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003erivalry between the sages\u003c\/span\u003e Vasiṣṭha and Viśvāmitra, and their cosmic feud over a wish-fulfilling cow.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlunge into the depths of one of the richest myths in Hinduism: the \u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ebattle between the demons and the gods \u003c\/span\u003ewho churn the cosmic oceans in search for the elixir of immortality. And learn how Śiva got his blue throat!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eLearn, through the mythology of the poses, more about the roots of this ancient practice and how you can use their teachings to \u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ebetter appreciate and respect yoga’s true origins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eEnhance your practice\u003c\/span\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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Retail Sales","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58139723333792,"sku":"9780711271883","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/4934\/3904\/files\/Storiesbook.jpg?v=1783097601","url":"https:\/\/shop.esalen.org\/products\/stories-behind-the-poses-the-balkaran-raj","provider":"Esalen Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}