Curious Poses
30 yoga postures and the stories they tell
$24.28
- Hardcover
160 pages
- Release Date
9 January 2023
Summary
Curious Poses: Unveiling the Stories Behind Your Favorite Yoga Postures
Deepen your practice and discover the myths, gods, sacred animals and imagery that lie hidden in your favourite yoga postures
Meet 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 stori…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781472991485 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1472991486 |
| Author: | Lucy Greeves, Amanda Leon |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Green Tree |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 9 January 2023 |
| Weight: | 360g |
| Dimensions: | 192mm x 138mm x 18mm |
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Critics Review
This magical little compilation of the back-stories of some of Hatha Yoga’s best known postures is a treasure… A rich seam of material for yoga teachers and a wonderful resource for practitioners. – Tara Fraser, bestselling yoga authorLucy Greeves aims to demystify the practice, get people interested in its history, and empower them to dig deeper into how, why and what yoga is today. * The Observer Magazine *A treasure trove of yoga history, mythology, philosophy and pop culture that enlightens and entertains. The ideal companion for the curious yoga enthusiast * Top Sante Health & Beauty *Fascinating…Greeves combines history, popular culture and practice notes to inspire your understanding of yoga, both on and off the mat. * Women’s Fitness *
About The Author
Lucy Greeves
Lucy Greeves is a writer and yoga teacher. In addition to her regular studio classes and workshops, she leads Yoga for Writers residential retreats for the Arvon Foundation. She has written on yoga and meditation for Planet Mindful magazine. Her previous books include The Naked Jape (Michael Joseph, 2006).
Amanda Leon is an artist and illustrator based in Barcelona, Spain.
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