Yoga Nidra: Deep Rest

Yoga Nidra is a state of complete bodily relaxation, in which the mind rests in a suspended state awake, yet calm, and free of all distraction. The body, senses and material mind are magnetized.

to be free

this class will soothe the heart of any compassionate freedom seeker.
physically we focus on balancing postures, winding around the many ways of perceiving the world around us. we practice varying forms of garudasana (eagle) and bakasana (crane) and sometimes even mix the two together to get a birds eye view.

inner-revolution Yin

90 minutes of bliss, deep relaxation, awakening the innerworkings of energy and fascia with beautiful music and poetry. Offered during a time of political un-rest, so we can rejuvinate, replenish, and pick up our practice as spiritual warriors, clear, sharp and ready to fight for the freedom of all living beings tomorrow.

unifing yoga nidra

Yoga Nidra for spiritual renewal.

Offered during a time of political un-rest, so we can rejuvinate, replenish, and pick up our practice as spiritual warriors, clear, sharp and ready to fight for the freedom of all living beings tomorrow.

unity: only love is real

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.

may all be happy, may all be free

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 inversions, shapes which bring a new world view. We also dedicate extra time to mudra and pranayama to bring ease during these tumultuous times.

innerspark

during 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.

Ripples

This 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!

think critically, speak sweetly

This Jivamukti Open level class highlights TWISTING, and we get deep in to it, twists stimulate Manipura Chakra.

Thankfulness is a soil in which pride does not easily grow.

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?

Divine Mother (Mother's Day Flow)

This Open Level Jivamukti class in honor of Mother’s Day focuses on Standing Balancing Asanas, and Backbending. We are developing a steady, joyfilled connection to the divine mother based in humility and gratitude. Negative view of our bodies is a negative world view, is an negative mother view., this is a full on vinyasa, working hard physically to polish the mirror of Self-perception to recognized the blessed covering.

unshakable faith

the 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.

true nourishment

showing 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.

Yin & Rest

THE PRACTICE OF YIN YOGA IS A WONDERFUL TOOL TO EMBRACE OUR SOFTER, INTUITIVE SIDE. IT HELPS TO STRENGTHEN OUR INTUITION, WHICH LEADS TO MORE COURAGE TO FOLLOW OUR HEART AND LIVE OUR DREAMS. YOU CAN LEARN TO MAKE CHOICES BY OBSERVING MORE CLEARLY, BY ACCEPTING AND EMBRACING CHANGE.

beyond shelter: refuge in place

This 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..

equal vision

Taste, 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.

Jivamukti Spiritual Warrior (60 min)

a totally complete robust asana practice. in a time when so much is different, it can be nice to come into something familiar, Spiritual Warrior is a fixed sequence that is always the same, because of the familiarity we have the opportunity to progress to the level of mastery if we commit to a consistent, steady, regular sadhana.

mirror inward

Eka 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?

greatest wealth

in 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.