Jivamukti Yoga

They promote the educational aspect of the practice and give students access to where these ideas have come from. Each class focuses on a theme, which is supported by Sanskrit chanting, readings, references to scriptural texts, music (from the Beatles to Moby), spoken word, asana sequencing and yogic breathing practices. The average Jivamukti student is more educated about the philosophy of yoga than most yoga teachers.

The name Jivamukti means Liberation while living. Jivamukti is taken from the Sanskrit term, Jivanmukti, which is used to describe the state of enlightenment or God realization. They named the yoga method Jivamukti because they wanted the student to be reminded of the ultimate aim of the practice.

Recognition that God realization is the goal of all yoga practices is a tenet of Jivamukti Yoga.

Promoting the study of Nada Yoga (the yoga of sound) as an essential part of Hatha Yoga practice.

5. Meditation
Encouraging meditation as an essential part of Hatha Yoga practice.

Client Testimonial

The reason I enjoy Sarah's class so much is that it is rare to find an instructor that teaches in a way that allows the student the opportunity to have a mind/body connection through their practice. Sarah's classes are great for physical conditioning but also for mental

conditioning which is a true gift in the busy world we all exist in. I always leave her class feeling centered, calm and clear. To reap all of the benefits of yoga the mental practice is critical, yet many studios (and I think I've been to most of them in Houston!) offer a strictly
physical practice which at best is a good physical work-out for the body but not for the mind, and at worst, often foster a competitive environment.

As well, I always come away from her class having learned something new, while we often practice the same series of asanas she offers new insight into what we are doing and why, so there is a new layer of knowledge that I can build on which makes me want to come back time and again.

Thanks,
Cynthia