Yoga Style

Jivamukti

Jivamukti yoga is a dynamic, spiritually rich practice that weaves together vigorous physical movement, devotional music, meditation, and ethical philosophy into a single, deeply transformative experience. Unlike styles that focus purely on the physical body, Jivamukti invites practitioners into a living relationship with the ancient teachings of yoga, making each class feel less like a workout and more like a journey toward genuine awakening. People are drawn to it precisely because it nourishes the whole person — body, mind, and spirit — leaving students feeling both energized and profoundly at peace long after they step off the mat.

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Jivamukti Studios & Teachers

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Agahatha Yoga

River Edge, New Jersey

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Go Yoga

Brighton, South Australia

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Hara Yoga Barcelona

Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, Catalunya

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JaiPure Yoga

Montclair, New Jersey

Compact studio featuring Vinyasa, restorative, aerial & other yoga classes in a comfortable setting.

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Jivamukti Yoga Collective- New York

Manhattan, New York

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Jivamukti Yoga School

Bezirk Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Berlin

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Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, Cataluña

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Sangye Yoga

England

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SOUK Yoga Studio

Manhattan, New York

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Three Boons Yoga Berlin (Jivamukti Berlin GmbH)

Mitte, Berlin

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Three Boons Yoga Berlin-Kreuzberg (Jivamukti Berlin GmbH)

Bezirk Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Berlin

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Yogamaya

Manhattan, New York

Multi-level classes in the Vinyasa tradition offered in a bright yoga center with traditional decor.

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Upcoming Jivamukti Events

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WORKSHOP

9 May 2026→9 May 2026

The Kirtan Love Experience

Join Grammy-nominated musician and kirtan pioneer Jai Uttal for an evening of sacred devotional sing...

Berlin, Berlin

WORKSHOP

10 May 2026→10 May 2026

Awakening Bhakti

Explore the bhakti path of devotion and learn the secrets of leading kirtan with Grammy-nominated te...

Berlin, Berlin

RETREAT

25 May 2026→29 May 2026

Krama Yoga Japan Retreat

Escape to Mie Prefecture, Japan for a transformative 5-day yoga retreat led by Yuri and Doug, combin...

Mie, Mie Prefecture

TRAINING

12 June 2026→9 Aug 2026

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

Join Wonder Yoga's comprehensive 200-hour Yoga Alliance-accredited teacher training from June–August...

Geelong, Victoria

SOUK Studio Mentorship Program Summer 2026

TRAINING

13 June 2026→23 Aug 2026

SOUK Studio Mentorship Program Summer 2026

Join SOUK Studio's second-ever Mentorship Program this summer (June-August 2026) in New York City fo...

New York, NY

TRAINING

1 Sept 2026→8 Dec 2026

300 Hour Jivamukti Yoga Teacher Training (Hybrid)

Transform into a certified Jivamukti Yoga teacher through this hybrid 300-hour program blending thre...

New York / <UNKNOWN>, NY / <UNKNOWN>

About Jivamukti

Jivamukti was founded in New York City in 1984 by Sharon Gannon and David Life, two artists and activists who had studied deeply with legendary teachers including Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, B.K.S. Iyengar, and Swami Nirmalananda. The name itself comes from the Sanskrit word "jivanmukta," meaning a soul liberated while still living in the body. Gannon and Life developed a method grounded in five central tenets: shastra (scriptural study), bhakti (devotion), ahimsa (nonviolence), nada (the transformative power of sound and music), and dhyana (meditation). These principles are not simply recited — they are woven into every sequence, playlist, and philosophical theme that teachers introduce each month through a shared "focus of the month" curriculum observed by certified instructors worldwide. The result is a school of yoga with remarkable consistency and depth, wherever in the world a student may practice it.

A typical Jivamukti class moves through a flowing vinyasa sequence set to carefully curated music, ranging from chanting and kirtan to contemporary sounds, creating an atmosphere that is simultaneously invigorating and contemplative. Classes often open with the chanting of "Om" and a brief dharma talk rooted in yogic scripture, then build through sun salutations, standing postures, inversions, and deep stretches before settling into meditation and savasana. Students regularly report improvements in flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular endurance alongside meaningful shifts in mental clarity, emotional resilience, and a growing sense of compassion toward themselves and others. Because classes are offered at varying levels of intensity, Jivamukti welcomes curious beginners just as warmly as seasoned practitioners looking to deepen their understanding of yoga's broader philosophical tradition. Those who appreciate music, creativity, ethical inquiry, and a sense of community will find Jivamukti especially resonant.

For anyone who has ever sensed that yoga could be something far greater than exercise alone, Jivamukti offers a beautifully lit path toward that larger possibility.

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