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[ WORKSHOP ] The Stories Behind the Poses #1

  • PASSAGE STUDIOS YOGA + HIIT + SPIN 524 11 Avenue Southwest Calgary, AB, T2R 0C8 Canada (map)

The Stories Behind the Poses

Why are so many yoga poses named after mythic scenes and mythic figures? What is the core content and significance of these stories? What can these stories add to your own yoga practice?

Join seasoned scholar, speaker and teacher Dr. Balkaran as he shows you how to decode the wisdom of the ancient stories for your own practice, teaching, and personal growth. He’ll be drawing from his exciting new book, The Stories Behind the Poses.

Dr. Raj Balkaran is a Self-Employed Scholar of Sanskrit Narrative Texts and Tutor at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies. He hosts the New Books in Indian Religions podcast.

rajbalkaran.com

Part #1 

Śiva, Lord of Yogīs: 9 am - 12 pm 

This workshop decodes the mythology of Śiva to show its significance for yoga practice. In particular we will examine stories related to Śiva’s cobra, his form, his cosmic dance of bliss, and his reclusive nature as Lord of Yogīs.

Early Bird ends May 5 | $40 + gst

Value $45 + gst