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Experience the Jivamukti tradition in its original form. Our Classic Open95 is the signature Open class of our Jivamukti Yoga lineage, taught in the full 95-minute format that has been at the heart of Jivamukti practice since its beginnings in New York in the 1980s. This is the original Jivamukti Open class length: long enough to comfortably include all 14 points of practice in depth and to immerse fully in the innovative combinations of asana, meditation, and spiritual teachings of our method.

Whether you’re a beginner, deciphering the difference between vṛkṣāsana (tree) and śīrṣāsana (headstand), or an advanced yogi who can put both feet behind their head, the class welcomes you, as it is open to practitioners of all levels. You practice at your own pace, following the teacher’s verbal and hands-on guidance. Āsana options will be provided for beginners, intermediate, and advanced students.

A typical Open class incorporates the five tenets of our Jivamukti Yoga lineage: śāstra (scripture), bhakti (devotion), ahiṁsā (nonviolence), nāda (sound), and dhyāna (meditation), presenting classical yogic teachings as relevant to life on and off the mat. This is supported by chanting, breath awareness, flowing vinyāsa sequences, alignment exploration, hands-on assistance, relaxation, and meditation.

All Open classes in our Jivamukti Yoga lineage include 14 points: āsanas, meditation, and spiritual teachings, in a sequence creatively designed by the teacher. Exuberant, eclectic music plays an integral role: you might practice to a shifting soundtrack of rāgas, global trance, hip-hop, spoken word, George Harrison, Sting, Krishna Das, Donna de Lory, Michael Franti, Bill Laswell, Alice Coltrane, and Mozart.

Open classes are called “Open” because they are open and suitable for all levels of practitioners. However, beginning students should note that there will not be detailed “how to” instructions; for that, students are advised to attend our Foundations, Basic, or Open(M) classes.

What makes the Classic Open95 special is its authenticity and depth: It is the full-length Jivamukti Yoga experience as it was originally developed, powerful, immersive, and transformative, offering enough time to move through a complete practice with presence and awareness.

À propos de l'entraîneur/professeur

Ian is the Teacher Program Director and Co-Founder at Jivamukti Yoga Paris. He aims to inspire and serve others by offering an integrated practice and experience of Yoga, as he learned it from his teachers. To Ian, yoga practice is not only a means to achieve liberation but also an embodiment of liberation itself, as taught in the vibrant tradition of Jivamukti Yoga. He is passionate about practicing and teaching Jivamukti. For many years, he attended classes as a student at the center in New York, and this daily ritual enriched his life to such an extent that he is eager to share this love with others. Ian is grateful to all his teachers and mentors over the years, particularly Rima Rabbath, whose dedication and service inspired him to follow this path to the best of his ability. Ian believes that yoga can be a tool to help us become more receptive and nourish our highest potential. According to him, yoga asanas not only transform the physical body and promote radiant health, but working with the other limbs of Yoga can purify our subtlest form and prepare us to be better vessels, better servants, and allow us to shine like light, as the Buddha said.