Mild technical issues during this interview. Please accept my apologies that I wasn't able to smooth out all the rough edges; however, the lessons that Mark gives are worth the minor inconveniences.

Mark Stevens started practising Yoga at art school in 1986 after a career in motorcycle road racing, which left him with a body badly in need of rehabilitation! After leaving art school, he worked as an artist for many years, sustaining a regular yoga practice and studying in the Sivananda and Iyengar traditions. Gradually, the medium shifted from painting to yoga. Mark has an MA in Fine Art.​In 2003, he undertook Sivananda teacher training in Kerala, southern India, and met his teacher, Swami Govindananda; it was a life-changing experience, and on his return, he converted part of his home into a Yoga studio and has been teaching there ever since. Mark qualified in Yogic Meditation with Swami Saradananda in London in 2006.​Back to India for advanced teacher training with Swami Govindananda in the Himalayan Ashram on the banks of the Ganges in 2007.​By this time, Mark had also discovered Jivamukti Yoga and new inspiration in the form of modern-day Yoga masters David Life and Sharon Gannon. He undertook teacher training with them in New York in 2009, discovering a new Yoga family.​The teachings of Tirumali Krishnamacharya also inspired Mark, who undertook a short Vinyasa Krama Teacher Training andhis long- workshops with term student Srivatsa Ramaswami in 2014. The teaching and books of Gregor Maehle also inform Mark's practice and teaching, especially the systems of Pranayama and Yogic Kundalini Meditation that he has codified for us from the traditional scriptures. Mark offers love, gratitude, and all his efforts to the teachers and students who have guided him on the path of yoga, Swami Sivananda. Swami Vishnu Devananada. David Life. Sharon Gannon. Yogeshwari. Swami Govindananda. Ruth Lauer-Manenti. Prahlada. Swami Kailasananda. Swami Tattvarupananda. Swami Saradananda. Srivatsa Ramaswami and Gregor Maehle.

Emergence of Yoga. T. K. Sribashyam. (English Edition)

Nathamuni's Yoga Rahasya. T.K.V. Desikachar.

Yoganjalisaram. T. Krishnamacharya.

Yoga Yajnavalkya. A.G. Mohan & Ganesh Mohan

S. Ramaswami. Samkhya Karika.

https://www.yogastudioely.co.uk/

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Originally from Woodstock, NY, Catherine has been teaching yoga since 2017 after completing the 300-hour Jivamukti training in India, followed by an additional 500-hour apprenticeship with senior teacher Jules Febre. Catherine taught at Jivamukti NYC before its closing in 2019 and has since co-led two yoga teacher trainings and taught in large and small studios around the country. 

Catherine is also a licensed occupational therapist and enjoys integrating both bodies of knowledge into her classes, making yoga fun, accessible, and meaningful for all interested! 

Catherine is honored to pass down the dynamic and inspiring method that her teachers created when developing Jivamukti Yoga. Jivamukti comes from an ashtanga influence with additional focuses on music, scripture, Bhakti, ahimsa, and meditation. Classes are rigorous, fun, and adaptable to all levels and needs. Catherine's dear influences include her teachers, Sharon Gannon and David Life (co-founders of Jivamukti Yoga), mentor Jules Febre (for sequencing, anatomy, and humor), and Sean Johnson (for Bhakti, storytelling, creativity, and song). 

Catherine is honored and excited to share yoga as "a path to enlightenment through compassion for all beings".

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Read her writings

Practice in person (Newburgh Yoga Shala) or one of her recorded classes

Marni is a delight. Join us in the chai shop and find out why. We talk about old school Jivamukti, offering veganism in a graceful way, David and Sharon, and sticking to yoga when you're at a crossroad in life.

More Marni here

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The one and only Moritz.

Follow Moritz on Instagram.

Take a class at his (and his husband's) studio => Peace Yoga Berlin Jivamukti Yoga Studio

Moritz on Spotify

Moritz Ulrich is the Co-Director of Peace Yoga Berlin – Jivamukti Yoga School, an Advanced certified Jivamukti Yoga Teacher, and a Medical Doctor. After having practiced almost daily for several years, studying with different teachers from all Yoga traditions, Moritz decided to start teaching Yoga. This was over 10 years ago. While studying at Berlin Music College he was enthusiastic to share his knowledge. After visiting the Jivamukti Yoga Center in Munich, he realized where he belonged. The love, the strength and the unlimited knowledge of Sharon Gannon (founder of the Jivamukti Yoga Method) inspired him to dive deep into the path of Yoga. He completed the Jivamukti Yoga Teacher Training in NYC with his teachers Sharon Gannon and David Life and the 500h Apprenticeship Program with Dr. Patrick Broome in Berlin, followed by the Advanced Certification Board in NYC. He teaches workshops all over Germany and Europe, is part of the international Jivamukti Yoga Teacher Trainings as a facilitator and anatomy/Sanskrit teacher, and is the program director of the continuing education programs at his Jivamukti Yoga School in Berlin.

Nick joins Chris in the Chai Shop where they talk about introducing Jivamukti Yoga into an established studio, the challenges of owning a business, and the joys of studentship.

Nick co-owns M3Yoga with his adorable husband Nick.

M3Yoga will be hosting the Spiritual Warrior Training in October => more info here

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More about Nick -

Nick hails from the DC metro area where he has lived most of his life, though Nick’s family is largely from Athens, GA and is also where he lived for 5 years during elementary school.  He has been a Registered Nurse for 17 years and began his career at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland working in the Cardiovascular ICU, taking care of postoperative patients after heart surgery. He later transitioned into emergency medicine, surgery, and substance abuse treatment. Nick will complete his graduate work in healthcare innovation in 2025.

Nick is an E-RYT 500. He has a passion for anatomy and physiology and has studied under the top medical professionals in the world at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He believes having a detailed understanding of the physical body and how it operates at a cellular level enhances your ability to practice and instruct yoga.

He is influenced from his teachers Noah Maze and Peach Friedman, with whom he completed an advanced 300hr certification in The Maze Method, along with a year mentorship with Noah; and Mitch Burnett and Olga Oskorbina, whom he completed a 75 hour Jivamukti Spiritual Warrior training at Jivamukti Barcelona. Nick is also a Certified Rocket Ashtanga Instructor and has completed over 200 advanced hours in The Rocket System as taught by Larry Schultz with Amber Gean Espelage in Cincinatti, Oh and in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Nick is a daily Ashtanga practitioner, practicing second series and is deeply appreciative to his teacher Todd Rodrick at Ashtanga Atlanta.

Nick contributes much of his understanding of the philosophical roots of the yoga tradition to studying with Brother Shankara, a Vedanta monk from the Vedanta Center of Atlanta, for many years. Brother Shankara left his body in 2024.

Nick pulls from his broad range of training to help him meet students where they are in their yoga journey. Nick’s teaching methodology is modern and approachable, but not necessarily easy. His classes are often anatomical and technical but always taught from the heart. His classes will educate you, challenge you, and are always accessible. Expect to leave feeling empowered and met where you are.

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Purnima Maria Langen is an Island Girl from Hawaii who moved to the Island of NYC, where she discovered her passion and path in life as a Jivamukti Yoga Teacher. She became inspired to become a Jivamukti Yoga teacher after taking classes at Gold’s Gym with Sandhi Gayatri Ferreira. Her focus and devotion to the discipline of Kung Fu helped her transition to the discipline and study of Yoga. In 2007 she was certified at the 300 Hour level under the Co Founders of Jivamukti Yoga, Sharon Gannon and David Life. In 2009 she completed her 500 Hours apprenticeship under the guidance of Julie Kirkpatrick and Maria Preuster, becoming certified as an 800 Hours Jivamukti Yoga teacher.

From 2007-2013 Purnima was a manager at the Jivamukti Yoga Center in Union Square. She also coordinated Jivamukti Yoga Retreats around the world. She has taught with Parashakti (Dance of Liberation) at the Omega Institute. In 2012 she was blessed to be a guest teacher in the Philippines, the land of her ancestors. She has also taught at the second Jivamukti Yoga franchise in Jersey City.

Purnima seeks to offer classes that are filled with joy, expansiveness and upliftment. She believes that breath and moving from the heart can allow you to go within, to see the light within you. She believes that Yoga is for everyone and every body. Her students are also her teachers. She is a Nicherin Buddhist and member of the Soka Gakkai International. She is guided by a quote by her mentor Daisaku Ikeda: “It’s the Heart that matters most.”

Katie Rose is an advanced-level Jivamukti Yoga Teacher with the highest possible accreditations with Yoga Alliance and Yoga Australia and has taught yoga for over twenty years. 

 Katie is a published author of several books (her newest Trust Life, Trust Yourself, Find Peace can be found here).

Follow Katie Rose on Instagram

Katie's website => bhaktirose.com.au

Rima Rabbath has had an incredible journey! Visit the Chai Shop to hear about her transformation from Professional Tennis Player to MBA Student, Fancy Business Woman, Jivamukti Teacher, and current incarnation as Souk Studio Co-Owner.

Get to Souk (they offer online classes as well)

Rima's website => soukofrima.com

Follow Rima on Instagram & Spotify

April 2025 FOTM => The Jewel in the Heart of the Lotus

FOTM April 2025 Playlist by Candida

More on Candida => candidavivalda.com

Follow Candida on Instagram

Her name is Jamie Logan and she is an animal advocate, YouTuber, filmmaker, yogi, content creator and podcast host. She is based in NYC and makes videos that get people thinking— Some call it ruining lives and pushing her agenda but she is committed to sharing an obvious truth that most people tend to ignore.

Follow Jamie on Instagram

Jamie has a lot of offerings => click here to find out more

Documentaries: 

Earthlings

Dominion

Cowspiracy

What The Health  

The Animals Film

Jamie and Sharon are on tour! Get tickets here => Sharon Gannon Tour

⁠Jivamukti Yoga Tijuana⁠⁠

Mayela Gonzalez (who's incidentally a former DJ) is influenced by her love of music, mantra, and Eastern Philosophy. Mayela sits down with Chris as they talk about the obstacles and inspiration she encountered as yoga transformed her from a stressed out designer into a studio owner.

note: after the interview Mayela-ji remembered the name of the artist who gave the concert at Woodstock => Paul McMahon

Frances Vicente's webpage

Frances Vicente reads her heartfelt FOM for March.

Schalk started practicing yoga in 2000 after moving from South Africa to Germany. His practice deepened immensely once he discovered Jivamukti Yoga in New York in 2007. He completed the Jivamukti Teachers Training in 2011 with Sharon Gannon, David Life, and Lady Ruth—a life-transforming experience.

He is an 800-hour Advanced Certified Jivamukti Yoga teacher, having completed his apprenticeship in London with Emma Henry (his remover of gu).

Schalk teaches in Darmstadt and Basel.

Practice with Schalk and the 3 devas in Salento

Earth Child Project

Some of his writings: Gazing Into The Mirror, A Serene Mind in the Digital Age, The Opposite of Hate

Joan Ivars Ribes is the original Spanish Sweetheart with pointed toes. He promotes yoga as a means for personal and social transformation. Along with a disciplined approach to his yogic practices, he is dedicated to serving others with a empathetic heart. Listen to our conversation to discover why Chris gave him the nickname Hanuman after the interview concluded.

Some non-yogic background on Joan: he began his dance training at the Institut del Teatre in Barcelona, then studied at the School of American Ballet in New York from 2015 to 2017 and finally graduated from the Palucca University of Dance in Dresden in spring 2020. As a student, he attended various summer courses, e.g. at Het Nationale Ballet and the Paris Opera School, and took part in productions at the Semperoper Dresden, Kampnagel Hamburg, the New York City Ballet and the Prix de Lausanne Choreographic Project with Didy Veldman. After a guest engagement at the Ballett am Rhein in fall 2020, Joan Ivars Ribes was engaged by the Staatsballett Karlsruhe from the 2021/22 season, where he danced roles such as Albrecht in David Dawson's “Giselle”, the Pas de Trois in Glen Tetley's “Voluntaries” and Mortimer in Bridget Breiner's “Maria Stuart”. Joan Ivars Ribes is a member of the Ballett am Rhein from the 2024/25 season.

Joan’s Website => joan-ivars.com

Hearts on Fire Retreat 

The Yoga Sutra translation Joan refers to => Four Chapters on Freedom by Swami Satyananda Saraswati (it’s free online) 

Music referred to can be found on => Spotify Public Playlist Ultimately for Chris ;o)

Sandy Boutros and her work in Lebanon Koun.org

The Jivamukti Sequence Sorceress, Ms. Cassandra Rigney, joins us at the Chai Shop today. Listen in to find out why Chris nicknamed her the Jivamukti Witch after the interview. Cassandra loves cats, vegan ice cream, and Howard Stern (yes, we talk about him). Not only is she a plant-powered yogini, but she is also a real-life nurse. After listening to Cassandra, you'll want to join her coven.

He's a family man, a teacher, a yogi, a Buddhist practitioner, and Thailands biggest cheerleader.

If life were a series of competitions to identify who has lived the coolest life, we would all be runners-up to the one and only Casey Gramaglia.

Words of My Perfect Teacher by: Patrul Rinpoche

A Guide to the Words of My Perfect Teacher by: Khenpo Ngawang Pelzang

The Tibetan Yogas of Dream and Sleep by: Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche

The Way of the Bodhisattva by Shantideva

The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying (free!) by Sogyal Rinpoche

Books by Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse: 

What Makes You Not a Buddhist &  Not for Happiness & The Guru Drinks Bourbon?  & Living is Dying

VV, affectionately shortened from Viveka, was initially a student at Jivamukti Yoga and later began working at the studio. Her first class was with David Life, and she had the fortunate opportunity to attend satsang with Shyamdas, Bhagavan Das, and Krishna Das. Grab a seat at the chai shop and join VV as she shares her oral history of Jivamukti Yoga.

Learn about Joe Frank

Keith was born in the year of the Rabbit. Though introduced to the devotional practices of yoga early in life, he began practicing yoga asana as a way to deal with adolescence.

Throughout his career as a musician (including a long time gig as house pianist and musical director at legendary jazz venue, side-on cafe; and playing the Rhapsody in Blue for six pianos at the Gershwin Centenary) and dancer (favorite roles include Prince Rama in the Ramayana and The King in The Firebird) he felt creatively satisfied yet somehow spiritually hungry. It was Casey Gramaglia who first introduced Keith to Jivamukti Yoga (in a girlie bar) whilst Keith was travelling around Thailand. Keith extended his stay to study with Casey.

In 2005 Keith completed Samadhi Yoga Teacher Training led by Katie Manitsas. In 2007 he realized his divine dream of becoming a Jivamukti Yoga teacher, gaining certification from founders Sharon Gannon and David Life. Keith regularly studies with Sharon and David and has assisted them in New York, Hong Kong, Bali, Byron Bay, Sydney and India. Keith is very proud to be Jessica Stickler’s first apprentice, completing the Jivamukti Yoga Apprenticeship Program under her guidance at the Jivamukti Yoga Center NYC 2011. In 2012 Keith was awarded Advanced Certification.

Keith is also inspired by the teachings of Harish Johari, the celebrated artist, storyteller, master of Ayurveda, numerology, the chakras and gemstones.

Keith’s open classes are uplifting and the soundtracks are always as creative as the sequencing. His Basics classes are precise and thorough. Kirtan is a feature of the yoga workshops Keith teaches in and around Sydney. He teaches workshops and runs yoga retreats and pilgrimages throughout SE Asia with a focus on Thailand, the Philippines and India. Keith also teaches music, religion and yoga (sometimes all at once) to future yogis at Xavier College, Penrith.

Keith was a foundation teacher at Lila Yoga Studio (now BIJA YOGA) when Carmen Ceniza first opened its doors ten years ago, and is both proud and honored to continue the legacy of Penrith’s very first purpose-built yoga studio.

Helene came into contact with yoga for the first time at the age of 18, first through philosophy, later also through physical practice. In 2016 she completed her 200h Vinyasa training and expanded her knowledge in 2020 with a 300h Jivamukti training. She is currently in the prerequisite phase of the 800h Apprenticeship. In April 2024 she founded Jivamukti Yoga Düsseldorf as co-founder.

“It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.”

Hearts of Fire Jivamukti Yoga Retreat (Aug 20th - Aug 24th) in Spain!!

Jivamukti Düsseldorf => follow them on Insta

HaChi Yu, Director. Jivamukti Yoga Collective NYC.

Bhakti Yoga Shala (good folks 2 donate 2)

Jiva Liberated Inc.

HaChi Yu is an Advanced Certified Jivamukti Yoga teacher and founder/director of Jivamukti Yoga Collective – New York. 
She is also the founder of Prana Productions LLC,/The Prana Life and was the owner and founder of Jivamukti Yoga LaLaLå! building the first Jivamukti Yoga School on the west coast. (which sadly closed in 2020 due to the global pandemic). 

HaChi was born and raised on the Lower East Side of NYC, and has travelled the world as a teacher, performer and producer. 
She was a principal dancer with Feld Ballet/Ballet Tech for over 20 years during which time she also worked on and off-Broadway.

Her yoga studies began as a child and she has was raised with movement as her first language. Currently, HaChi serves as Facilitator for Jivamukti Yoga Teacher Trainings internationally. She has studied with esteemed teachers within various schools including: Sivananda, Iyengar, Ashtanga, and Tripsichore. HaChi is 500hr EYT Yoga Alliance and is also a certified teacher in Gyrotonic ™ and Pilates. Over the last 25 years her life as a dancer and teacher has taken her around the world where she has taught master classes at universities and festivals…and performed on many of the world’s finest stages with some of the greatest performing artists of our time.

HaChi is honored and humbled to be a lifelong student and dedicates her efforts with eternal gratitude to Sharon and David, Jules and all the jivanmuktahs around the world. She is blessed by the opportunity to study with HH Dalai Lama, HH Radhanath Swami, Robert Moses, Eddie Stern and Rusty Wells. She is in service to all her teachers and these practices that keep her on the path of the Boddhisattva …while dancing with the whirling dervishes whenever they cross her path.

Through strength, intelligence, and fluidity HaChi’s classes focus on the various practices of yoga as an integration of ancient wisdom teachings applied into our modern day life- with joy and reverence.

Follow Cory on IG:  @coryyoga — @the_spiritual_pilgrim

His website - ⁠thespiritualpilgrim.com

His studio - Yoga Shala Nashville

Cory Bryant is the Founder of Yoga Shala Nashville and The Spiritual Pilgrim, which offers pilgrimages to Nepal, India, and Bhutan. His journey into yoga began at Jivamukti Yoga School in New York City, shortly after 9/11 in 2001, and has been on a profound and continuous path ever since. Cory has been teaching yoga since 2008 when he was certified to teach Jivamukti.

A dedicated practitioner, Cory has devoted much of the past decade to exploring the intersections between Ashtanga Yoga and Tibetan Buddhism. Dating back to 2002 he has studied intensively with renowned yoga masters such as David Life, Sharon Gannon, David Garrigues, Tim Miller, Tim Feldmann and Kino MacGregor, as well, as Tibetan lineage holders including Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche (with whom he took refuge) and Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche. His approach to teaching reflects not only his deep commitment to spiritual practice but also his extensive study of Yoga and Buddhism.

With a Ph.D. in Food Chemistry and a background in international food policy, Cory brings a unique perspective to his teaching, blending the precision of the scientific method with the contemplative wisdom of Buddhist philosophy. He explores the rich intersections between Buddhism and Yoga, offering an integrative approach to both practice and life.

Cory has made 14 trips to Nepal and ten trips to India since 2010, dedicating himself to extensive study and practice in these sacred lands. After a successful career in Washington, DC, including two years in Beijing, he resigned from the FDA in 2015 to pursue the study, practice and teaching of Yoga and Buddhism full-time. When not in Nepal, Cory and his dog Puja call Eddyville, Kentucky “home”.

Books recommended by Cory :

Joy of Living by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche

Cultivating True Compassion by Khenchen Thrangu

The Wakeful Body by Willa Blythe Baker

In Love with the World by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche

Dexter is back in the chai cafe and he has stories about India and shares information his upcoming tour with Sharon Gannon and Jamie Logan .

More information about the tour can be found here

Check out PETA India

Curious about his friend Jamie? More info about her can be found here

Sandy was a seeker, a student, then a teacher; and the Jivamukti Community is richer for it. Check out Sandy's online offerings or their amazing playlists on Spotify.

Luis is an Advanced Certified Jivamukti yoga teacher. He trained with the method's founders, Gannon and David Life, in New York and later received his Advanced Certification from Ruth Lauer Manenti in Munich.

Luis trained as an actor and singer in London and started practicing yoga in 2007 while at drama school to support his body through movement and dance training. However, the effect on the mind really drew him to Yoga. It has supported Luis on so many levels that he feels a responsibility to share, leading him to the practice. It initially inspired and continues to inspire him to teach.

Luis is a versatile teacher who has worked with both beginners and advanced practitioners. His training in many forms of dance, physical theatre, voice, speech, and singing informs his teaching. His soulful classes are flowing and precise vinyasa with challenging yet fun sequences. Always focusing on breath, alluding to the Sanskrit CD by music, and ending with support and encouragement, Luis ends with deep relaxation. Luis hopes students go beyond asana and take something from the practice off the mat and into the world.

Follow Luis on Instagram

Take a class with Luis at Love Supreme Projects

She took classes with Sharon in a gym.

She was there on Second Avenue.

She was in the first graduating class of Jivamukti Yoga Teachers.

She is the one and only Adrienne Burke.

Classes with Adrienne are at Souk

Follow Adrienne on Instagram

Yogeswari. For those who know, know. Come to the JivaChaiChat Cafe and listen to Yogeswari share her journey of becoming a yoga teacher, her experiences studying under Saraswathi Jois, and the story behind her name.

Link to the song Yogeswari refers to => beGun by Salia Sahi

Yogeswari still teaches two online classes a week => yogeswari.org

AZAHAR Foundation

Have you ever talked to a person and thought, "Wow, I wish they lived on my street so I could invite them for chai and vegan cookies on the regular?" Well, that's what the conversation with Juan was like. Intuitive and humble are words that come to mind when one thinks of Juan. Check out our conversation as we wait for the waitress.

More info on Juan => wildchildyogaretreats.com

Follow Juan on Instagram

Practice with Juan (starting in January '25) => yogaloft.lu

Do yourself a favor and try the Fibonacci Sequence

Jai on Instagram

Jai Yoga Shala on Instagram

Jai's Yoga Shala => jaiyogashala.com

The Art of Aging Mindfully => theartofagingmindfully.com

Bhakti in practice = Jutta

Jivamukti Rome

Jivamukti Rome on Instagram

Jutta Ariane Mele-Mauer website => here or on Instagram

Benedetta Genuardi on Instagram

Chiara Intorcia on Instagram

Giulia Salvi on Instagram

Katya Grineva has a remarkable story to tell. She is a Jivamukti practitioner, concert pianist (like for real), and kind human being. I am honored she agreed to share a cup of chai with me.

Katya's Charity => click here

More info about Katya => http://katyagrineva.com

Andrea is lovely, listen to her and find out why.

Jivamukti Yoga Cambridge can be found here

Andrea can be found on Instagram here

Jivamukti Yoga Cambridge can be found on Instagram here

Andrea's playlist can be found here

Dexter Griffin's Spotify Playlist

Dexter on Instagram

Dexter on Facebook

Advanced Certified Jivamkuti Teacher Nathalie Wahlberg

More of her offerings can be found here.

Join her for class at Jivamukti Yoga Barcelona

Join Jivamukti Teacher (spiritual goddess?) Corinne Gervai and Chris at the Chai Shop.

More info on Corinne's Studio

More info on Omega

More info on Agatha All Along (yes we, well I, talk about it)

Katchie Ananda has been with Jivamukti since its early days. Originally a student, she became a teacher at the 2nd Avenue Center after Shyamdas encouraged Sharon to hire her. Katchie has lived in Switzerland, Brazil, New York City, San Francisco, and now resides in South Dakota with her husband, Joshua, and their dog, Naya.

Katchie is certified in Anusara, Jivamukti, and Integral Yoga, and she has two certifications for completion in Ashtanga Yoga Training with Richard Freeman. In addition to her yoga background, she was trained in Theravadan Buddhism by Jack Kornfield and co-founded Yoga Sangha, which later became Yoga Kula, in San Francisco.

Katchie teaches the Art of Awakening and is dedicated to old-school liberal values, such as free speech, women’s rights, and sovereignty. She cares deeply about animals and the environment and is committed to fostering a more harmonious world for all. 

Katchie Ananda's website => katchieananda.com

Link to buy => The Art of Awakening

Katchie Ananda on Patreon

Nancy was there from the start!

For more info:

https://nancylanasayoga.com

Instagram for Julie @juliefrancie11

Julie on Facebook on Facebook @ Julie.Kirkpatrick.58

rhinebeckyogacenter.com

Jivamukti Yoga Retreat

Carla Olla Curated Jivamukti Playlist - Spotify

Carla Olla Curated Jivamukti Playlist - iTunes

Shyamdas

Frances on Instagram - @jivafrances

Frances on the web - francesvicente.com

The Textbook of Yoga Psychology

Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie

The Best Vegan Chocolate Cake

She's been in the game for a while now - a real pro you might say.

More about Jessica - yogastickler.com

Jessica's Spotify Playlists

Here is the edition of the Yoga Sutra that Jessica referred to - Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: An Analysis of the Sanskrit with Accompanying English Translation by Christopher Chapple and Yogi Ananda Viraj

Jessica's Podcast

Grab some chai and get to know the thoughtful and insightful David Yu.

Yoga Teachers:

Dharma Mittra

Anja Kuehnel

Guy Donahaye

Eddie Stern

Musicians:

Anna von Hausswolff

Beyoncé

Photo Credit: Richard Pilnick, @yogaphotographer, www.yogaphotographer.com, www.richardpilnick.com

Come grab a seat at the chai shop and listen to this heartfelt conversation with Katherine Freeland!

https://www.katherinefreeland.com

Info for Katherine in Bali

https://www.katherinefreeland.com/bali2025

Katherine's Playlist

On Spotify

or

Tidal

She's friendly, she's from the Midwest, and she wants her students to get closer to God. What's not to like? Come into the Chai Shop and get to know Amanda van Kessel.

Amanda first heard the phrase, “yoga is politics and politics is yoga” from Seane Corn in 2016. Since then, through a series of *random* events, yoga became her organizing principle, a non-negotiable and constant source of guidance and joy.

Amanda Is 300hr certified Jivamukti Yoga Teacher and continues to deepen her understanding of the Jivamukti Yoga Method under the guidance of her teacher and Souk co-founder, Rima Rabbath. With a background in organizing and campaign work Amanda brings the elements of service, awareness and community into her teaching.

Her classes can be described as classical vinyasa- an approachable yet rigorous asana leaving space for the magic and FUN that is yoga. Amanda will be forever grateful to the teachers at 841 Broadway, 33-02 Broadway and of course, Souk, who supported her journey and continue to inform both her practice and teaching.

Spotify : akvankessel

Apple: @akvankessel

Instagram: akvankessel

Practice with Amanda at Souk Studio or St. Marks Yoga

Yogesvara / Joshua M. Greene is a treasure to the Jivamukti Community.

At age twenty, Joshua was initiated as Yogesvara dasa by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, founder-acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. In 1982, after living thirteen years in ashrams of India and Europe, Yogesvara returned to New York and started a career in film, producing children’s programs for The Disney Channel and PBS. In 1995, he became Director of Programming for Cablevision, the nation’s sixth largest cable television provider. From 1999 to 2002 he served as Senior Vice President at Ruder Finn, an international communications firm, where he advised faith communities on their role in peacekeeping initiatives. In 2012, he retired after ten years as religious studies instructor at Hofstra University. He is the author of several books on Holocaust history and the lives of contemporary spiritual figures.

Yogesvara and Jules Febre => Talking about the Gita on Jivamukti Digital

Check out Yogesvara's excellent podcast Gita Wisdom and the accompanying website Gita Wisdom - Teachings for the Modern Day Yogi

Follow Yogesvara on Instagram

More info on this true Renaissance Man

Andrea is a sincere and benevolent teacher, who is a grounding presence, fierce, intuitive, and sweet. Her classes are challenging, musical, and creative, with an emphasis on slow, deep, and equal breathing, and teachings grounded in life experience and yoga philosophy. The seamless sequencing of her classes is fluid and reflects her knowledge of the body and rhythm through many years of dance and asana.

Andrea has been a guest teacher at yoga centers all over the world, including: Indonesia, Russia, Germany, South Africa, Australia, Czechoslovakia, Italy, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, England, France, Israel, Turkey, Mexico, and Costa Rica. She has taught on tour with Michael Franti and Spearhead, at yoga festivals and conferences, Omega Institute, Kripalu Institute, and is involved in fundraising for organizations such as Bhumi Sehat and The Shyamdas Foundation. She has studied with many incredible teachers, including her Sanskrit teacher Dr. M. A. Jayashree, philosophy teacher Professor Nagaraja Rao, singing teacher Padma, and beloved teachers Shyamdas and Ram Dass.

She is the author of The Depth of Birth, a resource for parents-to-be, Forthright: 2020 Poems, an introspection of the dark and light in humanity, Latitude, and Yoga Teachings: The Beautiful Game. In The Bhav is her first album, co-produced with Anthony Haro, released Jan 2024. She edited and produced the books An Offering of Leaves, Sweeping the Dust and Fell In Her Hands and produced 7 albums called “The Spoken Word Series” featuring Sharon Gannon, David Life, and Shyamdas.

Find Andrea on the web => andreaboydyoga.com

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Tim is a health and wellness professional with over 25 years of experience, Tim helps people live their happiest lives by working with them to be their healthiest. Tim brings his unique sensitivity and energetic balance to the Embodied Masculine community, with experience across a wide range of men’s work modalities – including group facilitation, 1-on-1 coaching, breathwork, embodiment, asana, visualization, and healing touch. Tim is an alumni of the MI-IR program and a Certified Embodied Masculine Facilitator (C.EMF) after completing Amir’s first Facilitator Training Program. Initially he trained as a professional dancer and had a successful career on Broadway, concert dance, film, and tv. Tim later went on to train as an Advanced Certified Jivamukti Yoga teacher, a licensed acupuncturist, a personal trainer, and a certified Men’s Wisdom Work coach. Tim now leads weekly men’s circles in Provincetown, assists and apprentices with Amir Khalighi, and works privately with clients all over the world.

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Kiki Flynn began her yoga studies in 1983 as a student in theater and dance at New York University. Living in Downtown New York as a young theater artist, she soon studied, and then taught at Jivamukti Yoga. In 1993, she first studied AshtangaYoga with Pattabhi Jois in his ground breaking classes in NYC. In 1995 she began the first of more than a dozen visits to Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute in Mysore, India to study with Jois. Under the directive of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, she pursued Sanskrit chanting and in 1998 began her studies with Dr. M.A. Jayashree. Kiki has produced and recorded several Sanskrit chanting CDs with Dr. Jayashree and supported the growth of Jayashree’s Mysore based Sanskrit institute and her global teaching. Kiki continues her studies with Jayashree today. 

Kiki has taught Ashtanga yoga, Sanskrit chanting, and wellness workshops throughout the world. She has also specialized in therapeutic yoga for communities with spinal cord injury and MS, as well as taught many creative artists including Oscar, Emmy and Grammy award winners. In 1996 Kiki opened Ashtanga Yoga Shala in Los Angeles where she taught a Mysore program for 10 years and twice hosted Pattabhi Jois and his family. 

Kiki is passionate about The Yoga Sutra of Patanjali. The Yoga Sutra is a practical manual for embodied wisdom that is as relevant today as it was 2000 years ago. Learning and practicing the sutras by the same oral tradition they were first taught with call-and-response chanting, Śruti Parampara, is a dynamic and transformational experience of spiritual and wisdom traditions.

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Chant the Yoga Sutra with Kiki and Jayashree => Kiki Says YouTube

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