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.
Through deep relaxation, a state of Yoga Nidra arises, which can lead to kaivalyam, or samadhi, in which the sense of individualization merges with absolute, transcendental joy. The practice of shavasana (corpse pose) can facilitate the arising of this state. Please pass the link along if you enjoy!
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, in developing the humble mood of service.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
a well rounded 75 min class focusing on balancing and hip opening class, Bird of paradise is the peak pose. the class is a call to extend yourselves, to do whatever you can to be an instrument of compassion for other people. physically, emotionally, spiritually. people need nourishment on all three of these levels.
90 minutes of bliss, deep relaxation, awakening the innerworkings of energy and fascia with beautiful music and poetry. Offered on the summer solstice, as we acknowledge the light of consciousness within ourselves, as well as harness the full power of the sun in its highest position.
Well 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.
