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essence seekers: Jivamukti Open 75 min

join in for an uplifting class with an emphasis on hip-opening, we hear from one of my dear-most teachers directly and seek the essence of connection, unity in diversity.

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Red Sky: Jivamukti Open 90 minutes

This was a special experience. In the Bay Area it seemed as though the sun never cam out due to the ash in the air. In Colerado (where a member of the live class was zooming in from). the scorching summer heat overnight turned in to a snowstorm, and we practiced with the theme of Kriya yoga, and in particular, Tapah, dedication to practice to create heat, to cleanse, to clear! “If you want peace, joy and happiness, perform actions that bring about peace, joy and happiness for all. When we devote all of our daily activities arduously toward harmony, we are performing Kriya Yoga.

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your eyes: Jivamukti Open 90 minutes

this practice is a strong all-rounder! we start peacefully in supta-bhaddakonasana and throughout the class hear some of Srimati Radharani’s passtimes. eka pada raja kapotasana is the peak posture, you might like a strap (or scarf..) nearby.
These practices assist us in having the foresight necessary to make informed decisions in what we think, what we say and what we do so that in the future there will be less suffering.
Hopefully we can contribute, in some way, to the happiness and freedom for all.

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very dear friend: Jivamukti Open 90 min

this practice is dynamic and flowing! we dive in to what it truly means to be a very good friend, and explore the edge of the heartspace and the mat-space/ prepare to flip over with camatkarasana (wild thing) and open the heart deeply, the peak pose is kapotasana (baby wheel).

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emotional intelligence: Jivamukti Open 75 min

we start this expansive practice with some EFT tapping technique, to release physical pain and emotional distress, and continue in to a side bending oriented class that will get you feeling inspired and free.

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divine appearance: Jivamukti Open 90 min

On the auspicious day of Krishna Janmastami (appearance of Shri Krishna) we flowed through this dynamic Jivamukti Open level class, the asana is oriented around hip opening and balancing, Visvamitrasana (compass) and Eka Pada Koundianasana are the peak postures.

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dark night of the soul: Jivamukti Open 90 min

This is a dynamic flowing Jivamukti Open level class, the asana is oriented around hip opening and balancing, Svarga Dvijasana (bird of paradise) is the peak posture. we explore the role of the teacher, and situations of our life as teachings, through shining light on even the darkest corners of our hearts and minds.

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light of knowledge: 75 min Jivamukti Open

This is a dynamic flowing Jivamukti Open level class, the asana is oriented around backbending the inversions vrschikasana (scorpion) is the peak posture. we explore the role of the teacher, and situations of our life as teachings, through shining light on even the darkest corners of our hearts and minds.

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the field of now: 75 min Jivamukti Open

for this 75 min Jivamukti Open level class, the asana is oriented around inverting and backbending and then we put it all together with scorpion (Vrschikasana). You will need some wall space for the second half of class and a sense of adventure.

the dharma of this class is inspired by Simon Haas’ imagery around being in the here and now, and we chant a traditional mantra to the guru.

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the balance: 85 min Jivamukti Open

This is a dynamic Jivamukti Open level class, the asana is oriented around hip opening, we do a lot of prep for padmasana (lotus) and we bring in some balance with lift to the tip-toes, Ardha Baddha Padma Padangusthasana!

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revolution of Artful Living: 75 min Jivamukti Open

This is a dynamic Jivamukti Open level class, the asana is oriented around hip opening, kurmasana is the peak posture. We explore the teachings of the Demi-Goddess Saraswati Devi, and our very lives as Political action.

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precious human life: 75 min Jivamukti Open

This is a dynamic balancing and forward bending class, heron is the peak posture. We explore the teachings of the Dalai Lama's morning prayer:
“Today I am fortunate to have woken up, I am alive, I have a precious human life, I am not going to waste it. I am going to use all my energies to develop myself, to expand my heart out to others, to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings, I am going to have kind thoughts towards others, I am not going to get angry or think badly about others, I am going to benefit others as much as I can.”

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Saying Yes to Life: 90 min Jivamukti Open

This strong and well rounded Jivamukti Yoga practice gives some extra attention to opening the hips, an area relating to karmic ties with past lovers, business/creative partners, those we were very close to. We explore the ideas of softening to the challenges of life, rather than turning the other way.

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May All Be Free: 90 min Jivamukti Open

This class draws inspiration from a past Jivamukti Focus of the Month essay written by David Life. Physically the emphasis is deep in back bending, with the peak posture bringing us in to a variation of eka pada rajokapatasana on the wall.

There are many intermediary steps along the way in this dynamic flowing practice. Make sure you have some wall space available.

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softening: 75 min Jivamukti Open

a well rounded 75 min class with a focus on backbends (aka heart openers), eka pada rajokapatasana is the peak pose. the class is an invitation, regardless of the demands of the practice (or of life) to return to the sweet spot inside, to let the challenges soften us, to encourage us to grow!

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humble as a blade of grass

This class builds heat with some balancing postures at the beginning and then ends up cooling down with a deep pranayama practice to slide us in to savasana and meditation. Appropriate for all levels, share the link and practie with a friend.

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a shift in perspective

In 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 refining shapes which we are accustomed to, allowing a slight shift in perspective to bring a new world view.

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60 minute Jivamukti Express: Light of Truth

with all the demands of life, sometimes an hour is all that is needed for a full and complete, well rounded jivamukti yoga experience. this class gives special focus to alignment, not only of our physical bodies, but of our thoughts words and actions as well.

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