Krieger, Hund und Sonnengruss – Legenden und Mythen des Yoga in 30 Posen

From the dog looking down to the warrior: The most important yoga poses and their origins in Indian culture.
Why is it called the lotus position? What is the history behind the mountain pose? And what do Hindu deities have to do with yoga? In this small yoga gift book, the exciting and traditional roots of thirty popular asanas are examined. You'll learn everything from their Sanskrit names to their Hindu origins to the way the pose is held. The symbolic context of each pose is explained in an exciting and entertaining way using stories and anecdotes from Hindu mythology.
From the lotus position to the lion, from the mountain to the tree, from the dog to the crescent moon - this enchantingly illustrated book takes a new look at the stories behind the most famous yoga poses. The perfect gift for any curious yogi.