Free Seminar - Gaṇeśa, Grounding and Yogic Storytelling Monday, Feb 28th, 2022 @ 7:30pm-9:00pm ET

 

Free Seminar Tomorrow - Gaṇeśa, Grounding and Yogic Storytelling Monday, Feb 28th, 2022 @ 7:30pm-9:00pm ET Register Now > This talk decodes the mythology of Gaṇeśa, the elephant-headed lord of wisdom and auspicious beginnings.  You will learn the significance of how Gaṇeśa got his elephant’s head, and also why he is worshipped first among the host of Hindu gods. You will also learn about how mythological storytelling serves as a rich repository of insight into the personal and spiritual growth at the heart of yoga. Specific yoga postures will also be covered. In this seminar, participants will learn: The power of mythological storytelling for encoding and preserving human values.   This role of Indian mythology in perpetuating yogic themes.   The relationship between mythological storytelling, the evolution of consciousness, and yoga practice.   Insight into 20 key yoga postures. Register Now Your Instructor Dr. Raj Balkaran Dr. Raj Balkaran is a prolific scholar of Indian mythology, having authored The Goddess and the King in Indian Myth (Routledge 2018), The Goddess and the Sun in Indian Myth (Routledge 2020), and several academic articles and book chapters. He is also a spiritual adept, having been initiated into ancient Indian wisdom traditions by multiple masters, engaged in daily practice for two decades. A seasoned online educator, he teaches at Yogic Studies and the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies where he also serves on their Course Development Board. He is also the Founder of the online School of Indian Wisdom where he creates and delivers original online courses combining scholarship, storytelling, and spirituality to apply Indian wisdom teachings to modern life. Beyond teaching and research, Dr. Balkaran runs a thriving life coaching practice, delivers public talks, and hosts the Indian Religions podcast.  See rajbalkaran.com for more information. Register Now