What it is
A physical, edge-pushing practice that reintegrates yoga's
traditional spiritual elements in an educational way for Western
practitioners. Expect a theme for each class, Sanskrit chanting, and
references to ancient scripture. Created by Sharon Gannon and David Life
in 1984 in New York City, jivamukti translates as "liberation while
living."
Best For
Experiencing an authentic, all-encompassing yoga practice. Part
of the five tenets (see below) include tolerance towards all forms of
religious beliefs (bhakti) and vegetarianism (ahimsa).
Who's gotta have it
Traditionalists. Jivamukti is heavily rooted in the traditions of yogic scripture including philosophy and chanting.
Need to know
Jivamukti encourages students to find a state of enlightenment in
and out of their practice. You may get a spiel on social, political, or
animal rights activism with asana. Five tenets form the foundation of
each class: scripture, bhakti (devotion to God), ahimsa (nonviolence),
nada yoga (yoga of sound), and meditation.
Trends and trivia
Gannon and Life are BFFs with Sting and Trudie Styler. Among
their five worldwide centers, the downtown New York City one draws
celebs from Russell Simmons to Christy Turlington.
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