Jivamukti Yoga ClassesJivamukti Yoga, dubbed the wildchild of yoga, combines yoga philosophy, strong poses, meditation, spirituality, and introspection. This practice emphasizes that the liberation of our individual soul is tied to the liberation of all.
Each class is like a mini retreat where we get to work on ourselves physically and spiritually. |
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jiva means soul and mukti means liberation.
this mantra is at the core of jivamukti yoga:
Lokah samastah sukhino bhavantu
May all beings everywhere be happy and free, and may the thoughts, words, and actions of my own life
contribute in some way to that happiness and to that freedom for all.
contribute in some way to that happiness and to that freedom for all.
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frequently asked questions
Q: What is the format of a Jivamukti Yoga class?
A: A Jivamukti Yoga class includes a dharma talk (a talk on yoga philosophy), yoga sequences (yoga poses that move the spine in all directions), guided relaxation, and meditation. The order of the elements may change but they are always present in a Jivamukti Yoga class.
Q: Do you have to be an advanced yoga practitioner to take a Jivamukti Yoga class?
A: A Jivamukti Yoga class is open-level. That means you can come in as a beginner or you can join as a seasoned practitioner. Though the yoga sequence includes inversions like headstand and backbends like upward facing bow, these are always optional. Furthermore, there are ways to prepare for these poses so it's not all-or-nothing. Taking a Jivamukti Yoga class with a beginner's mind, that is being open to learn, is the best approach to this yoga practice!
Q: Do you have to be vegan to take a Jivamukti Yoga class?
A: You don't have to be vegan to take a Jivamukti Yoga class in the same way that you don't have to be able to do an arm balance to take a Jivamukti Yoga class. You are welcome as you are. That said, Jivamukti Yoga promotes veganism as a way to practice non-harming. Yoga, after all, means oneness, and that includes oneness with all beings we share this Earth with. Many Jivamukti Yoga students find that as their yoga practice deepens, they become naturally pulled into living in a way that is intentional and conscious. In Jivamukti Yoga Teacher Training, part of the curriculum is understanding how the ethical precepts of yoga (non-harming, non-stealing, truth, non-sexual exploitation, and non-greediness) support veganism. It is this foundation that makes a Jivamukti Yoga class inherently vegan in its values.