What is Jivamukti Yoga?
Jivamukti Yoga is a physical, ethical, and spiritual practice, which combines physical yoga with meditation. This type of yoga is more of a whole-life approach compared to other yoga styles.
Created by David Life and Sharon Gannon in 1984, Jivamukti Yoga is based on five principles, designed to feed strong relationships with the practitioner and their community. These principles are: universal compassion including vegetarianism and animal rights, devotional practices which approach God/Self-realisation as the goal of yoga, the study of ancient scriptures, physical and mental health through 'deep listening', and meditation.
Go to Jivamukti Yoga if you want:
Physical yoga poses
Cardio fitness
Meditation
Chanting
Whole-life approach
Music
Breath-synchronised movement
Self-inquiry
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Watch a Jivamukti Yoga class
Who was Jivamukti Yoga founded by?
Jivamukti Yoga was founded by David Life and Sharon Gannon.
When was Jivamukti Yoga founded?
Jivamukti Yoga was founded in 1984.
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