Did a yoga master really stop the sun so he could finish his beer? ☀️🍺 Virupa is remembered throughout Tibet, the Himalayas, and Inner Asia as an unconventional teacher and enlightened rule-breaker. His stories, which have been told for centuries, are both insightful and comedic. Yet behind the humor lies a lesser-known legacy. Virupa is revered as the first teacher of hatha yoga, the historical tradition that helped shape the postural forms of yoga practiced around the world today. Ahead of International Day of Yoga, we're highlighting this remarkable figure through a sculpture from our collection. Watch to learn how a legendary bar tab, a story about stopping the sun, and Virupa's place in the history of yoga are all connected. #YogaHistory #HathaYoga #InternationalDayOfYoga #HimalayanArt #YogaPractice ________ Mahasiddha Virupa; Tibet, 17th century; Copper alloy; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2003.13.5