New Yoga Stories Book

Over 25,000 copies sold!


 
 

Reviews

  • “Dr. Raj Balkaran delivers a must-own book for yoga enthusiasts, spiritual seekers, and students of mythology…The book invites anyone with a yoga practice to deepen their physical practices by internalizing the lessons from each tale and how it relates to the physical manifestation of the yogic posture…Manhattan Book Review

  • “Beautifully and profusely illustrated throughout, "The Stories Behind the Poses: The Indian mythology that inspired 50 yoga postures" will be a treasured addition to personal, professional, community, college, and university library lists.” Midwest Book Review

  • “Demonstrating the power of ancient myths to mirror and dramatize the complexity of one’s inner life, The Stories Behind the Poses shares a unique, commanding perspective that will enrich any yoga practice… Forward Reviews

  • “By adding richness to your yoga practice, the book is a guide to understanding yourself and your world deeper and more authentically…Yoga+Life

  • “The Stories Behind the Poses is a must-read for all who practice and teach yoga. Not only is the book visually beautiful and engaging, the stories within will deepen your personal yoga practice and connect you to the philosophical and spiritual roots of yoga.” Dr Lauren Tober

  • “The book is a great read, the illustrations are beautiful and very exquisite. I highly recommend the book to all those who are interested in seeing how Hatha Yoga, Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and stories from the Ramayana, Mahabharata and the Puranas can be linked…Gold Coast Hindu

  • “Enhance your practice 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…Integral Yoga Magazine

  • “I have been waiting for this book to arrive in my life…The stories, drawn from Indian myth, are captivating and insightful, giving purpose and thoughtfulness to each asana we engage...South Okanagan Yoga Academy

Podcast Interview

  • “Raj Balkaran's 200th podcast episode: Christa Kuberry interviews him on his beautifully written new book The Stories Behind the Poses: The Indian Mythology That Inspired 50 Yoga Postures (Leaping Hare, 2022), and highlighting their significance for practice.” New Books Network


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Courses


Yoga Teacher Training Modules / Workshops

  • “Yoga Stories & Yoga Philosophy,” The Yoga Space (Perth, Australia; online, 2023

  • “Myths of the Asanas,” Yoga Lab (Online, 2022).

  • “Key Stories, Concepts, Teaching Tips,” Radiant Spirit Yoga (Online, 2023).

  • Enhance Your Teaching with The Stories Behind the Poses, The Thread Yoga Collective (Online, 2023).

  • “Goddess Stories,” Yoga Centred (Hilo, Hawaii, 2023).

  • “The Global Goddess,” Yoga Centred (Hilo, Hawaii, 2023).

  • “Goddess Stories,” Creature Yoga (Byron Bay, Australia, 2023).

  • “The Global Goddess,” Creature Yoga (Byron Bay, Australia, 2023).

  • “The Wisdom of the Sages,” Passage Yoga (Calgary, AB, 2023).

  • “Yoga Stories of Ancient India,” Santosha Yoga (Calgary, AB, 2023).

  • “The Stories Behind the Poses,” Metta Hot Yoga (Calgary, AB, 2023).

  • “Yoga Philosophy,” Yogi Flight School (Online, 2023).

  • “Yoga Mythology,” Yogi Flight School (Online, 2023).

  • “Mythic Wisdom for Modern Life,” Soma Yoga Institute (Online, 2021).

 
 
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