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Durga and the Demon Mahisha (updated)
Mysore: The Abode of Transformation Mysore (officially renamed 'Mysuru') is the third largest city in Karnataka, India, and a sanctuary...
Mythology of the Warrior Yoga Poses
The Warrior asanas are named after the mythical warrior, Virabhadra. His story is told by Kalidasa, in the epic Sanskrit poem Kumarasambhava
The Origins of Surya Namaskar
This body is a piece of earth powered by the sun. You are a solar-powered life. If the sun does not come up tomorrow, the scientific data s
The Story of the Hanuman Splits - A Leap of Faith
As always, the following is not religious, nor does it promote any sort of deity worship. I ask that you suspend belief, and your own belief
The Magic & Mythology of The Dancer Pose
In yogic lore, Shiva and Parvati, often referred to as the "cosmic couple," represent the ultimate balance of life.
The Story Behind Aṣṭāvakra (updated Sept 2024)
Many times you would have seen this pose Aṣṭāvakra-asana; on social media, in publications and perhaps even tried this posture in a...
The Buddha & Yoga
For many people, yoga and Buddhism are virtually synonymous. Those who practice yoga often find themselves drawn towards Buddhist...
Who Originated Yoga? - A Cultural Perspective.
Who Originated Yoga? - A Cultural Perspective Countless individuals around the globe have embraced the practice of yoga, but have you...
A History of Yoga
Who is Śiva (Shiva - meaning The Auspicious One)? A History of Yoga In the realm of yogic culture, Śiva is revered as Adiyogi, the...
Teacher Training - The Rāmāyaṇa of Válmíki
The Rāmāyaṇa - "The Life of Râma" The Rāmāyaṇa is an epic tale set in prehistorical India. One of the countries most beloved and enduring...
Tree Pose: A Deeper Dive into Its Mythological Roots
What we now know as Vrikshasana, or Tree Pose, was originally referred to as Bhagīrathasana by Krishnamacharya, the father of modern...
The Significance of Shiva
A follow up to an earlier blog about the mythology behind the Tree pose. The river Ganga descended from the heavens to wash away the sins...
The Mythology behind Archers Pose: A Myth with Lessons for Modern Yogis
Long ago, the world trembled under the havoc wreaked by a demon named Taraka. Proud of his seemingly invincible might, Taraka took...
