Curious poses : 30 yoga postures and the stories they tell
Greeves, Lucy2022
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Place reservation for Curious poses : 30 yoga postures and the stories they tellMeet 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 the stories 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.
Main title:
Curious poses : 30 yoga postures and the stories they tell / Lucy Greeves ; illustrated by Amanda Leon.
Author:
Greeves, Lucy, authorLeon, Amanda, illustrator
Imprint:
London : Green Tree, 2022.
Collation:
160 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 19 cm
ISBN:
9781472991485 (hbk. :)
Dewey class:
613.7046613.704613.704 GREE613.7046 GRE
Language:
English
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BRN:
2294122
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