Author and scholar of Hindu mythology, Dr. Raj Balkaran's new book 'The Stories Behind the Poses', published by Bloomsbury India, tells the lesser-known mythological tales behind 50 popular yogic poses. Through these fascinating stories, readers and yoga practitioners will have a better understanding of this ancient practice and also appreciate yoga's true origins. On the occasion of World Yoga Day today, we connected with Dr. Raj Balkaran to discuss the connection between Hindu mythology and yoga, the importance of yoga in today's times, his new book, and more. Excerpts from the interview:
1. What was the inspiration for writing this book?
