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Downward Dogs and Warriors expounds the rich oral tradition of India's mythological stories with the yoga postures that evolved from them. Each chapter begins with a color photograph and richly detailed bazaar art of the deity associated with the creation of the posture. Have you noticed that colorful depictions of Indian gods and goddesses have made their way into the Western yoga scene, but are unsure how they can be useful in your personal practice? This book by a long-time yoga practitioner and scholar of religion provides an answer. It shows you how to use the physical postures of yoga along with deeply symbolic imagery for reflection, self-examination, and healing.
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Downward Dogs and Warriors, Zo Newell
- Language
- Released
- 2007
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- (Paperback)
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- Title
- Downward Dogs and Warriors
- Subtitle
- Wisdom Tales for Modern Yogis
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Zo Newell
- Publisher
- Himalayan Institute Press
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 110
- ISBN10
- 0893892661
- ISBN13
- 9780893892661
- Series
- Tags
- Spirituality
- Description
- Downward Dogs and Warriors expounds the rich oral tradition of India's mythological stories with the yoga postures that evolved from them. Each chapter begins with a color photograph and richly detailed bazaar art of the deity associated with the creation of the posture. Have you noticed that colorful depictions of Indian gods and goddesses have made their way into the Western yoga scene, but are unsure how they can be useful in your personal practice? This book by a long-time yoga practitioner and scholar of religion provides an answer. It shows you how to use the physical postures of yoga along with deeply symbolic imagery for reflection, self-examination, and healing.