Embedded within the names of many yoga poses there are intricate and ancient Indian myths and stories. These stories answer timeless questions about our human nature and serve as a compass in the complexities of navigating the human experience. Myths help us make sense of the world and may offer insights into our personal experience with the sacred. Modern yoga has been mostly connected to its physical benefits, however when we explore the mythological nature of yoga and learn about some of these heroic figures, we may connect to our psyche and the divine. As Joseph Campbell wrote in his book The Power of Myth, “Mythology is not a lie, mythology is poetry; it is metaphorical. It has been well said that mythology is the penultimate truth…”
Come and explore with Joe Taft an experience of a fun yoga practice interwoven with the perennial truths found in these ancient mythologies. Joe Taft has been studying India’s fabulous mythological heritage with renowned yoga scholars for nearly two decades. Joe’s enjoyment of these stories is contagious. He will conduct this workshop in such a way as to provide a deeper knowledge of the divine Gods and Goddesses so that you will have fun discovering which ones resonate with you and how these mythic figures are alive in each of us to a greater or lesser degree. Joe promises an uplifting and playful asana practice interwoven with these stories as empowering metaphors. All levels are welcome!
$40
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