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31 May 2023 · 1 min

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In this brief narrated segment, the speaker reveals a little‑known mythological link between the Hindu legend of King Bhagirathi and the yoga posture known as legs‑up‑the‑wall or waterfall pose. Drawing from ancient Hindu texts, the story describes how King Bhagirathi sought to bring the celestial Ganges to Earth, where the river’s descent through Shiva’s hair created a series of waterfalls, the most sacred being Bhagirathi Falls—the spot where the Ganges first touched the ground. The speaker then invites listeners to envision the Ganges flowing through their own bodies while practicing the pose, and ends with a call‑to‑action to follow the channel. The content blends mythic storytelling, yoga instruction, and promotional messaging aimed at yoga practitioners and prospective teachers.

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I'll bet that you didn't know that Bhagirathi Falls is the legendary source of legs up the wall pose, or as some may call it, waterfall pose. According to the ancient Hindu text, King Bhagirathi, a legendary ruler and devout worshiper of Lord Shiva, embarked on a sacred quest to bring the divine River Ganges to the earth. The river was believed to be residing in the heavens. Its descent descent to earth was necessary to cleanse the sins of humanity. As the Ganges flowed through Lord Shiva's hair, it began to divide into multiple streams, creating several waterfalls. The most prominent and sacred of these waterfalls is the Bhagirathi Falls, named after King Bhagirath. It is believed to mark the spot where the Ganges first made contact with the earth. The next time you find yourself in legs up the wall pose, think of the mighty Ganges River flowing through your body from your toes to your and hit the follow button.