While we have a treasure trove of books that throw light on how yoga is good for our spiritual and mental well-being, the art, culture and context of this practice, sometimes tend to be overlooked.

Beyond Asanas (Penguin Random House), a recently-released book on the myths and legends behind the ancient, yogic postures, hopes to bridge that gap. Written by yoga instructor Pragya Bhatt with photographs by Joel Koechlin, actor Kalki Koechlin's father, the book, which takes us through 30 asanas, also spells out the historical and mythological context behind their names, while explaining how to get the postures right, and discussing their benefits and contraindications.