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The long-awaited, complete guide to thepopular, vigorous American method of yoga that is deeply rooted in ancientwisdom and scriptures

“In this day and age of health and fitness trends, it is assuring to knowthat Sharon and David encourage their students to draw inspiration from theclassical texts of Yoga and timeless scriptural sources. What I appreciate somuch about David and Sharon is how they help their Yoga students to understandand appreciate the wisdom of all the great saints and jivamuktas who havecontributed to raising consciousness. Ultimately, it is Self-Realization, thatis the true goal of Yoga.”
–SRI SWAMI SATCHIDANANDA

Creators of the extremely popular Jivamukti Yoga method and cofounders of theNew York City studios where it is taught, Sharon Gannon and David Life presenttheir unique style of yoga for the first time in book form. As they explaintheir intensely physical and spiritual system of flowing postures, they provideinspiring expert instruction to guide you in your practice.

Unlike many books about yoga, Jivamukti Yoga focuses not only on thephysical postures but also on how they evolved–the origins of the practices inyoga’s ancient sacred texts and five-thousand-year-old traditions–thepsychotherapeutic benefits that accrue with a steady practice, and the spiritualpower that is set free when energy flows throughout the mind and body. JivamuktiYoga, which means “soul liberation,” guides your body and soul into spiritualfreedom, physical strength, peace of mind, better health, andSelf-realization–the ultimate goal of any practice. Gannon andLife help youunderstand each of the practices that comprise the yoga path to enlightenment:
AHIMSA–The Way of Compassion: choosing nonviolence, respecting all life,practicing vegetarianism, living free of prejudice
ASANA–The Way of Connection to the Earth: postures and sequences,breathing, transforming energy, understanding the bandhas
KARMA–The Way of Action: creating good karma, giving thanks
NADAM–The Way of Sacred Music: appreciating the sacred sounds of yoga
MEDITATION–The Way of the Witness: how to sit still and move inward
BHAKTI–The Way of Devotion to God: living with love, grace, and peace

Whatever yoga you practice, Jivamukti Yoga will help you to strengthenand deepen that practice and lead you onto a path of spiritual clarity andself-discovery.

“If there is only one book you read about the practice of Yoga, this shouldbe the one. Sharon and David are deeply dedicated students and teachers of Yogawho have the rare capacity to translate their profound understanding to thereader. This book is for anyone who wishes to find transformation through Yoga.I’m grateful for their work and teaching.”
–STEPHAN RECHTSCHAFFEN, MD