Jivamukti Yoga

"The Jivamukta is not transformed by pleasure or pain.

Joy does not exalt the mukta, nor is the mukta depressed by pain.

The Jivamukti no longer regards the world as real...

The Jivamuktiis pure the akasha...

The Jivamukti is neither subject to attachment, nor to egoism.

The Jivamukti does not fear the world,

Nor does the world fear the jivamukta

The jivamukta is at peace with the ways of the world.

The mukta is free from worldly-mindedness...

Finally, the jivamukta maintains a cool head."

-Vidyaranya, The Jivan-Mukti-Viveka



Jivamukti Yoga provides the jiva (individual soul) with a means to liberation, freedom from the bondage of maya (illusion).



The 5 Elements of Jivamukti Yoga:

1. Scripture: Avid studying of the ancient sanskrit texts including Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads & Sanskrit alphabet & grammar.

2. Bhakti (Devotion): Practicing compassion towards all living beings as well as letting go & letting God & loving all life brings to you.

3. Ahimsa (Non-violence): Following a vegetarian diet as well as animal, environmental & social activism.

4. Music: Singing devotional prayer songs or chanting the many names of God, often in kirtan, or call & response, format.

5. Meditation: One-pointed mindfulness.



3 Types of Jivas:

1. Pravahi (tamas): worldly & not interested in attaining enlightenment

2. Maryada (rajas): seeks enlightenment through systematic approaches.

3. Pushti (sattva): filled with the grace of God.