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Let's Talk Yoga

The Story Behind Warrior Pose - Rage, Devotion & Love

Let's Talk Yoga

Arundhati Baitmangalkar

Business, Health & Fitness, Alternative Health, Entrepreneurship

4.9567 Ratings

🗓️ 27 July 2025

⏱️ 14 minutes

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Summary

Have you ever paused to wonder about the story behind Virabhadrasana, or Warrior Pose? It’s one of the most iconic shapes we teach and practice, yet so few know the mythological roots that give it true meaning. In this episode, I share the epic story of love, rage, devotion, and transformation that birthed this powerful pose. This tale is one I’ve wanted to tell for a long time, and I hope it brings fresh depth to your practice and teaching. Episode Highlights: The background behind creating...

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0:00.0

Hi everyone. Welcome to another episode of the Let's Talk Yoga podcast. I'm your host, Arundati. And as you are listening to this episode, I would have just arrived in India. I am going back for a couple of weeks to visit family, friends and meet my yoga teachers. It's been a long time since I have been back home. And I am looking forward to indulging myself in all things that India has to offer.

0:25.4

I will be posting some of my local travel updates on my Instagram stories.

0:30.1

Now, I'm not on social media much anymore.

0:32.5

I have stepped away from it.

0:33.9

I, in fact, work more on my blog, my newsletters, podcast, courses, things like that.

0:38.5

But because I am traveling and I'm going to be excited about my trip, I will be sharing

0:43.0

some things in the stories. So if you want to follow along, keep an eye on that.

0:47.9

Speaking of Instagram, I have never really created a podcast page. I've always held the handle. Let's Talk Yoga Podcast,

0:56.4

but in August, I will be restarting the Instagram podcast page. That way, it becomes a hub for you

1:03.5

for all the things about the podcast. Right now, I share it only on my page and between my yoga studio,

1:12.3

the courses, the podcast,

1:16.3

my Bollywood dance, it's kind of becoming a mishmash of many, many different things.

1:20.8

So we will be creating an updated Let's Talk Yoga podcast page itself.

1:23.7

So keep an eye out for it. Now today's episode is something that has been on my wish list for a long time.

1:28.5

I have on and off thought of doing episodes like this.

1:31.5

So consider this a test episode.

1:34.0

This one is going to be a story.

1:36.7

A story about a popular yoga pose called Vyra Prasana.

1:41.7

So let's get to it.

1:45.8

Hi everyone. I'm Arundati and you've just tuned in to the Let's Talk Yoga podcast,

1:51.1

your ultimate online destination for learning about yoga.

1:55.0

Whether you're a seasoned yoga teacher or a curious yoga student, there's something for you here.

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