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.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read Morefor 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.
Read MoreThis 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!
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreThis 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.”
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.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read Morea 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!
Read MoreThis 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.
Read Morea deep and heart centered yin yoga practice in celebration of independence, grab some pillows and lounge around as we open to our inner yin core.
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 refining shapes which we are accustomed to, allowing a slight shift in perspective to bring a new world view.
Read Morewith 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.
Read MoreWell rounded, firey (like the sun) Jivamukti Open class!
We explore some ancient techniques offered in Hatha Yoga Pradipika and get ready for the summer to unfold. The word solstice comes from the Latin roots sol, meaning sun, and stitium, meaning to stop or be still. With unassuming clarity, these etymological elements describe the precise moment of a solstice when our radiant solar star appears to pause in the sky as its trajectory undergoes a perceived directional shift. This cosmic pause welcomes our attention as we prepare to enter the next cycle of our planet’s breathwave.
this class begins with some grounding breath, and then for the asana we move through the backbending class as developed by Sharon Gannon and David Life in their classic “class 7, backbending” with just a few modifications. kapotasana is the peak pose, enjoy!
Read Morewith all the demands of life, sometimes an hour is all that is needed for a full and complete, well rounded jivamukti yoga experience.
i hope you will enjoy your practice, and please share the link with anyone you feel may benefit.
Read Moresometimes we must turn inward in order to truly show up for others. this class is a refreshing dynamic flow, with a hypnotic soundtrack. we move deep in to shoulders and hips, kurmasana is the peak posture. a block will be helpful.