Transform Yourself with Jivamukti Yoga
“David and Sharon have inspired and encouraged us to think of yoga not just as a system of exercises, but as a door to the infinite.”– Sting
“Not merely a workout, it’s a way of life” — InStyle
When David and Sharon opened their New York yoga school in 1989, they chose to call it Jivamukti to reflect yoga’s true goal: enlightenment. Literally, Jivamukti means liberation while living, and as taught by these two gifted yogis, this physically vigorous and intellectually stimulating style of yoga has transformed the lives of thousands of students. Now one of the nine internationally recognized styles of Hatha Yoga, Jivamukti can show you the way to optimum health, fitness, and joy.
In just an hour a day, this Jivamukti Yoga practice will help you create a new foundation for a happier, healthier life. The practice is fast and flowing, set to music played on traditional instruments. The instruction is thorough and inspirational. Once you make Jivamukti Yoga part of your life, you will look different to the world and the world will look different to you.
SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE audio track options, one by David and one by Sharon; 9-minute facial massage instruction; and freestyle yoga demonstration.
User Ratings and Reviews
2 Stars Just okay…
I had heard so much about Jivamukti! I really liked the book, and I was excitedly awaiting this video. I thought it started off with a bang and was great for about the first 10 minutes. After which, the poses were not that imaginative and I noticed that the sequencing was slightly off (ie; the verbal instruction did not match the movement). I didn’t feel like I got a great yogic workout after this video. The song during Savasana was a totally cheesy instrumental bad folk song. I think this dvd is not worth the asking price. If you get it, buy it used…
5 Stars SO COOL!!!
David and Sharron have been such a HUGE inspiration to me as a teacher and as a student! I LOVE this dvd. Not just because of the wonderful instruction, but it is so COOL! They have the musicians right there in the room with them. And the studio looks like a great loft right out of New York! They are are an amazing pair. I have no clue how old they are now, but I know they’ve been around a very long time and they STILL have such an amazing practice and wonderful spirit! You’ve also got to check out their practice with Michael Franti (an amazing artist!). TAMARA’S YOGA FUSION
5 Stars Transform Yourself with Jivamukti Yoga
David Life and Sharon Gannon are true Masters of Yoga. This is the first video I have seen that the couple have not produced themselves through their Jivamukti ownership. It is a bit shorter than their usual CD/DVD’s and a little less vigorous, but offers enough challenge for all levels. The ambiance is beautiful with kirtan players, wooden spiralling pillars draped in soft cloth, soft moving camera work and an option to have Sharon or David direct the asanas. I liked the home-grown feel of their first series, complete with cat siddi appearances, but this DVD is also inspiring and uplifting and, as usual, sends a message of Yoga that goes far beyond the mat. Shanthi.
5 Stars nice change of pace
I greatly enjoyed practicing to this DVD because - unlike a lot of videos made by the beach, or on rocks, or on what look like desert islands or the moon (Shiva Rea’s), this one had a very real sense of being in a live yoga classroom, such as one would find at Kripalu Institute (with the wonderful musicians). For those who find the music annoying, I believe there are music choices available. The poses are done slowly, and with beauty - David does the more challenging version, Sharon the more beginner or intermediate. It is not a difficult program if you are already familiar with the poses and terms. I was also caught up short a bit with the cowboy song during shavasana (and I think that - for a commercial DVD they should have chosen something more vanilla) but I let myself go into it & had a great time feeling that I was settling down by a fire on the trail out West, with a tin mug of warm drink, under the stars, with the cattle & horses all settled in the night. By keeping an open mind, I ended up being delighted. THis might have been someone’s idea of a Krishna like life surprise!
2 Stars Beware of the song during savasana!
I don’t understand why, during savasana, the soundtrack includes a guy strumming an acoustic guitar and singing a song containing rather vapid lyrics. I find it completely disruptive. All the rest of this practice is accompanied by instrumental music played on Indian classical instruments, with NO SINGING, and it works fine as a backdrop to the instruction. Why introduce some folky singer-songwriter at the end, when it’s necessary to “pacify the sense organs?” The whiney singing does absolutely the opposite for me. And yes, I could just mute the television, but there are cues from the instructors that happen afterwards, and it would be counterproductive to keep my eye on the clock (DURING SAVASANA) to know when the song is over and it’s safe to un-mute the TV. I think it’s a poor choice of music for that part of the practice, and if I’d read about that in a review beforehand, I definitely would not have put it on my xmas wishlist!