Jivamukti Yoga

Jivamukti is a lively, flowing style of yoga that combines movement with chanting, music, meditation and spiritual teaching. Classes are usually vigorous, based on Vinyasa, and can be light-hearted. It was created by Sharon Gannon and David Life in 1984, and its philosophy includes non-harming, veganism and caring for the environment. Jivamukti itself has not been studied, but studies of yoga in general give some evidence it may ease stress and back pain a little: see “Jivamukti yoga: what the research says”.