The Stories Behind the Poses

“The storytelling is brilliant at intermingling allegorical and emotional truths to enhance the practice of yoga.. a unique, commanding perspective that will enrich any yoga practice.” * Foreword Reviews *“A must-own book for yoga enthusiasts, spiritual seekers, and students of mythology.” * Manhattan Book Review *“Beautifully and profusely illustrated throughout, The Stories Behind the Poses will be a treasured addition.” * Midwest Book Review *

Dr. Raj Balkaran is a renowned scholar of Hindu mythology and author of The Goddess and the King in Indian Myth (2018) and The Goddess and the Sun in Indian Myth (2020). He holds advanced degrees in Hinduism from the University of Toronto and University of Calgary. A seasoned online educator with a global cohort of students, Dr. Balkaran also teaches online courses privately and at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies. He apprenticed with an Indian master for twelve years as part of a living oral tradition dedicated to the preservation and application of Hindu mythology and philosophy. He therefore brings hundreds of hours of traditional transmissions of yoga philosophy to the table, which he dovetails with academic rigor and captivating storytelling.