physically we focus on arm balancing targeting all the aspects necessary to feel upside down, with a whole new world perspective, particularly today bakasana (or kakasana): core strength, hip opening, spine integration, developing a sound connection to the earth.as spiritual warriors we investigate the boundless power of compassion and the root of who we are, and all that is, only love is real.
Read MoreIn order to have change in the world around us, we have to inspire change within us. The world outside of us is a manifestation of the world within us. This class has an emphasis on inversions, shapes which bring a new world view. We also dedicate extra time to mudra and pranayama to bring ease during these tumultuous times.
Read Moreduring tumultuous times, let’s breath, sweat and flow through it all. this is a rigorous class, we go deep in to opening the hips (ties with those we've had close relationships in the past), and some Vedic wisdom from Bhagavad Gita. the peak pose is Vatayanasana.
Read Morethis is a more gentle Jivamukti Open class, well rounded practice, we chant from Pataljali’s Yoga Sutra exploring the concept of perception.
we have the power to choose whether to focus on people's virtues or their faults, to fill ourselves and them with positive or negative energy. how we perceive and interact with people is always our choice.
Read MoreThis is a strengthening class, with variations of ardha chandra chapasana. If you’ve ever thrown a pebble on a pond it sends out these waves. As soon as they hit the border of the pond they start to come back to the original spot. So every action we’ve done in this life and past lives are inside this body. The results are the restrictions, the tightness, the closed mind. Let’s get free!
Read MoreThis Jivamukti Open level class highlights TWISTING, and we get deep in to it, twists stimulate Manipura Chakra.
We investigate the project of seeing whomever you speak to as a holy being. Do not see anyone as mean, stupid, or compassionless or as a person who needs you to enlighten them. If you can’t see people you speak to as compassionate, how can you ever expect them to see themselves that way?
Read Morethe greatness of a person can be measured by how that person tolerates provoking situations. during a unprecedented time of quarantine, this Jivamukti Open level class builds up to mayurasana and strong backbending. class was offered on a day celebrating Nrsimha a benevolent Avatar of Vishnu, his encounter with young Prahlada inspires us to have a mood of gratitude, humility, compassion and love.
Read Moreshowing up for yourself means you are there for the pain as much as the joy, it means you validate your experience but don't over identify, it means you know you are innately worthy of being seen, heard and free. let us become our own true friend, so we can move from that place in our dealings with others. tune in for a deeply nourishing and well rounded jivamukti yoga class.
Read MoreThis practice goes deep to the roots of the Jivamukti Yoga method, the asana practice is robust and full, highlighting backbending, twisting. We are inspired by the Redwood trees to make it a priority to reach out to one another, in whatever way possible, to show our love and care in a deep and meaningful way..
Read MoreTaste, and test the experience of the dog, lizard, mountain, crow, firefly (the peak pose) in this dynamic Jivamukti class, exploring how we as a species will be able to spiritually evolve and survive.
Read MoreEka pada galavasana (flying crow) is the peak pose of this dynamic Jivamukti class, exploring our relationship with the earth and our life situation, is it all something coming at you or from you?
Read Morein this class we chant to Saraswati, she is the goddess of music and creative thought, to find creative solutions to challenges which arise, physically we explore hip opening and have awareness of the body politic.
Read MoreOn the day we lost a dear teacher, mentor and member of our extended Jivamukti family, the inspiring Joan Suval, we chanted the Liberation Mantra and explored the concept of showing up for life while we are in it. A solid all around Jivamukti class with some emphasis on hip opening. “jiv jago” wake up sleeping souls.
Read MoreThis Open Level Jivamukti class in honor of Earthday focuses on Standing Balancing Asanas, and developing a steady, joyfilled connection to the earth based in humility and gratitude. Open your hips and have some fun while honoring Mother Earth!
Read MoreInspired by the words of Rumi this class has a fair amount of twisting and binding along with strengthening and standing balancing asanas. You may like a strap for binding, and will need a cushion block or blanket for a subtle chest opening at the beginning of the class.
Read MoreA strap (or scarf) is needed for this deep backbending class. Eka pada rajakapotasana is the peak pose. We explore how being here now does not negate careful concern for the future. Actually, to be fully present is to be meticulous with the way we show up in the world.
Read Morecelebrating Easter, the season of renewal and allowing our inner light to shine. two blocks and a blanket will be nice to have on hand. this is a heart opening (back-bend) oriented class, with extra time for pranayama and deep meditation at the end.
Read MoreTwo blocks and a blanket will be good friends for this “all rounder,” deep and steady Jivamukti vinyasa practice.
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