Practicing the familiar warrior poses in the spirit of their stories reminds you that even in moments of destruction or disconnection, there is always the possibility of restoration.

Far from being a sign of evil or a bad omen, this story of the endless serpent, can inspire us to feel open and held as we practice cobra pose.

In Bālāsana - child's pose - we draw inward, not to hide, but to remember and to find strength. This posture wraps the body around the heart, offering protection and softening. It is a shape of sacred pause, where we can offer ourselves the grace to be held, to release, and to remember what lives within. The story of child's pose reminds us that divinity lies within each of us.

The mythology of boat pose includes boats as spaces of love, passion, and romance, especially for Krishna and Radha.

Rivers and waterways crisscross India, making various forms of boats a necessary means of transportation. It’s no wonder, then, that a posture like Boat Pose, nāvāsana नावासन, finds its way into the practice of yoga. Read more about the mythology and energy of boat pose.

Read the stories about the seated yoga pose called throne pose, bhadrasana (also known as baddhakonasana or bound angle pose.) Tuesday Irby's retelling of the stories of Suratha, Medhas, Mother Maya, Mother Wisdom and the Great Goddess Durga will give context to your yoga practice. Read and practice to be reminded of the strength, poise, and wisdom already within you.

Matsyasana and the story that inspired the name of this pose can give us some inspiration for these challenging times.

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Here's why practicing integrity via garudasana - eagle pose - makes complete sense.

Half moon pose instant typically top of mind as a quintessential pose of compassion. This story might convince you otherwise.

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