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Jivamukti Yoga with Jessica Stickler

153 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 44 ratings

Jivamukti Yoga classes live from the mother ship in New York City's Union Square. Jessica teaches musically infused and philosophically amused classes that aim to inspire, uplift, incite, and ignite! Jivamukti classes combine physical technique with music, spiritual scripture, non-violence, and meditation.
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Podcast #138 - Cultivating Santosha

September 11, 2023 14:10 - 1 hour - 78.7 MB

The theme of this class is inspired by the Jivamukti Focus of the Month:  https://jivamuktiyoga.com/fotm/santosha/ Here's the playlist I used for the class:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6vMRQ3LNCeM0gIdWoxsu1R?si=9f1e893b95734025 Follow me on all the socials! @yogastickler

Podcast #137 - Take Me to the River

August 12, 2023 01:44 - 1 hour - 68.3 MB

Theme of the class is inspired by the Jivamukti Focus of the Month:  https://jivamuktiyoga.com/fotm/shauca-our-mother-the-earth/ Playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5NOPbjC4N09ASgEwdVlpWn?si=a58c744150a74583   Follow me: @yogastickler

Podcast #136 - Saraswati and Hips

July 11, 2023 20:14 - 1 hour - 78.6 MB

Oopsie! I thought I'd lost the audio from June's class -- but i found it! So, I'm posting it, even though it was from the prior month. Hip strengthening is on the menu, and you'll want to have blocks nearby. 

Podcast #135 - Aparigraha (non-grasping)

July 03, 2023 19:47 - 1 hour - 90.2 MB

One of the five yamas (restraints) - which are practices recommended for practitioners of yoga - Aparigraha is the practice of non-grasping. This could be said in many ways... simplicity, not taking too much, not hoarding wealth or even the Buddhist AND Franciscan practices of non-possession.  The phyiscal practice focuses mainly on twisting. In particular, opening the outer hip/it band area in order to access certain types of twists. The focal asana here is eka pada koundinyasana (the twis...

Podcast #134 - ”Om I have enough, Ahung”

June 05, 2023 18:50 - 1 hour - 80.2 MB

The theme of the class is based on the Jivamukti Focus of the Month, which can be read in full here: https://jivamuktiyoga.com/fotm/asteya/ PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2c1oBZj0OUKV2PFvxqCOKr?si=4bcbbc36853242f0 Connect with me:  YouTube: @yogastickler Patreon: @yogastickler Insta/TikTok: @yogastickler

Podcast #133 - Beyond Ahimsa

May 13, 2022 15:10 - 1 hour - 105 MB

The theme of the class is based on the Jivamukti Focus of the Month, which can be read in full here: https://jivamuktiyoga.com/fotm/beyond-ahimsa-restraining-and-releasing/ The quote is from the book "Active Hope" by Chris Johnstone and Joanna Macy Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7bBszxMggZWq3HuGLRlhHv?si=1b3ea673518c4425 Connect with me: @yogastickler on all socials

Podcast #132 - What is Asana?

April 16, 2022 19:26 - 1 hour - 101 MB

The theme of the class is based on the Jivamukti Yoga focus of the month, which can be read in full here: https://jivamuktiyoga.com/fotm/all-about-asana/ The asana portion of the class involves some hip opening work, along with options for half or full lotus, which is one of the four recommended "seats" for meditation in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika - a mid-century handbook on yoga practice. It is helpful to have a block for this class. As always practice within your range and always get cleara...

Podcast #131 - Who are you? Identity and Yoga

February 14, 2022 17:05 - 1 hour - 101 MB

The theme of the class is based around the Jivamukti Focus of the Month which can be read in full here: https://jivamuktiyoga.com/fotm/god-in-drag/ The class is focused on leg work, primarily hamstring and psoas work to prepare for Hanumanasana Please follow me on all my socials: @yogastickler IF you would like to contribute to the podcast, please support Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/yogastickler

Podcast #130 - Let Go

January 28, 2022 19:23 - 1 hour - 101 MB

The theme of the class is based on the Jivamukti Focus of the Month, which can be read in full at https://jivamuktiyoga.com/fotm/dying-daily/ Donate to the podcast: https://yogastickler.com/donate-now Connect with me: Socials: @yogastickler

Podcast #129 - Connection, Community

December 01, 2021 16:13 - 1 hour - 99.4 MB

The theme of the class is based on the Jivamukti Focus of the Month, which can be read in full at jivamuktiyoga.com Donate to the podcast: https://yogastickler.com/donate-now Connect with me: Socials: @yogastickler

Podcast #128 - Yoga is Action, Part 2

October 28, 2021 14:45 - 1 hour - 107 MB

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Podcast #127 - Yoga Is Action, Part 1

October 28, 2021 14:37 - 1 hour - 103 MB

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Podcast #126 - The Strength of the Yogi

June 04, 2021 21:30 - 1 hour - 99.9 MB

The theme of this class is based on the Jivamukti Focus of the Month which can be read in full here: https://jivamuktiyoga.com/fotm/what-is-strength/ Donate to the podcast: https://yogastickler.com/donate-now Connect with me: Socials: @yogastickler

Podcast #125 - Mothering the Mother

June 03, 2021 12:38 - 1 hour - 103 MB

The theme of this class is based on the Jivamukti Focus of the Month which can be read in full here: https://jivamuktiyoga.com/fotm/mothering-the-mother/ Donate to the podcast: https://yogastickler.com/donate-now Connect with me: Socials: @yogastickler

Podcast #124 - Beginnings and Endings

January 15, 2021 21:55 - 1 hour - 114 MB

The theme of this class is based on the Jivamukti Focus of the Month which can be read in full here: https://jivamuktiyoga.com/fotm/what-now/ The physical practice portion of the practice is heavy on hamstring work, it might be helpful to have two blocks nearby just in case... not everyone will need them, but it could be helpful. Donate to the podcast: https://yogastickler.com/donate-now Connect with me: Socials: @yogastickler

Podcast #123 - Re-connection

September 29, 2020 20:13 - 1 hour - 105 MB

The theme of this class is based on the Jivamukti Focus of the Month which can be read in full here: https://jivamuktiyoga.com/fotm/reconnection/ The physical practice has some hips and core work and leads us to experiement with the arm balance, eka pada kundinyasana Donate to the podcast: https://yogastickler.com/donate-now Connect with me: Socials: @yogastickler

Podcast #122 - The Laughing and The Crying

August 28, 2020 03:37 - 1 hour - 129 MB

Check out Ralph and my unedited convo here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIZqzg4bER8 Grab a copy of his wonderful book here: https://www.shambhala.com/don-t-tell-me-to-relax.html Get in touch with Ralph, access to meditations, classes and workshops: https://ralphdelarosa.com/

Podcast #121 - Friendliness

August 20, 2020 17:15 - 1 hour - 101 MB

The physical practice is a focused on legs/hamstrings. Donate to the podcast: https://yogastickler.com/donate-now Connect with me: Socials: @yogastickler

Podcast #120 - Compassionate Communication

May 17, 2020 15:57 - 1 hour - 108 MB

The theme of this class is based on the Jivamukti Focus of the Month which can be read in full here: https://jivamuktiyoga.com/fotm/spiritual-activism/ The physical practice is a focused on compass pose. Donate to the podcast: https://yogastickler.com/donate-now Connect with me: Socials: @yogastickler

Podcast #119 - Life is a Contrast

April 09, 2020 13:58 - 1 hour - 116 MB

The theme of this class is based on the Jivamukti Focus of the Month which can be read in full here: https://jivamuktiyoga.com/fotm/the-crown-of-creation/ The physical practice is a pretty challenging hip and binds practice, building up towards standing Marichasana. No props needed necessarily, unless you like to use a belt for binding. Donate to the podcast: https://yogastickler.com/donate-now Connect with me: Socials: @yogastickler

Podcast #118 - Steps on the Path

March 22, 2020 16:14 - 1 hour - 125 MB

The theme of the class is based on the Jivamukti Focus of the Month, which can be read in full at jivamuktiyoga.com Donate to the podcast: https://yogastickler.com/donate-now Connect with me: Socials: @yogastickler

Podcast #117 - The Flow of Time

March 02, 2020 17:23 - 1 hour - 127 MB

This class was recorded live at Jivamukti Yoga School in Jersey City, NJ . The theme of the class is based on the Jivamukti Focus of the Month, which can be read in full https://jivamuktiyoga.com/fotm/life-a-continuous-movement-rhythm-flow-change/ . Donate to the podcast: https://yogastickler.com/donate-now . Connect with me: Socials: @yogastickler

Podcast #115 - Now is all there is

January 25, 2020 15:45 - 1 hour - 118 MB

This class was recorded live at Jivamukti Yoga School in Jersey City, NJ . The theme of the class is based on the Jivamukti Focus of the Month, which can be read in full https://jivamuktiyoga.com/fotm/the-presence-of-the-present/ . Donate to the podcast: https://yogastickler.com/donate-now . Connect with me: Socials: @yogastickler

Podcast #116 - Now is all there is

January 25, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 118 MB

This class was recorded live at Jivamukti Yoga School in Jersey City, NJ . The theme of the class is based on the Jivamukti Focus of the Month, which can be read in full https://jivamuktiyoga.com/fotm/the-presence-of-the-present/ . Donate to the podcast: https://yogastickler.com/donate-now . Connect with me: Socials: @yogastickler

Podcast #115 - Inner Wisdom

December 11, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 119 MB

This class was recorded live at Jivamukti Yoga School in Jersey City, NJ . December 2019 Jivamukti Yoga Focus of the Month https://jivamuktiyoga.com/fotm/unlocking-wisdom-within/ . The story at the end of class is read from the Jivamukti Yoga Book . Donate to the podcast: https://yogastickler.com/donate-now . Connect with me: Socials: @yogastickler

Podcast #114 - Om Namah Shivaya

November 14, 2019 14:30 - 1 hour - 119 MB

This class was recorded live at Jivamukti Yoga School in Jersey City, NJ . The theme of the class is based on the Jivamukti Focus of the Month, which can be read in full here: https://jivamuktiyoga.com/fotm/the-wild-and-the-moon/ . The quote towards the end of class is from Robin Wall Kimmerer . Donate to the podcast: https://yogastickler.com/donate-now . Connect with me: Socials: @yogastickler

Podcast#113 - Sound and Silence

October 28, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 124 MB

This class was recorded live at Jivamukti Yoga School in Jersey City, NJ . The theme of the class is based on the Jivamukti Focus of the Month, which can be read in full here: https://jivamuktiyoga.com/events/mauna-silence-meditation-sacred-chanting-led-yogeswari/ . I read extensively in this class from "The Fruitful Darkness," by Joan Halifax . Donate to the podcast: https://yogastickler.com/donate-now . Connect with me: Socials: @yogastickler

Podcast #112 - The Alchemy of Yoga

September 12, 2019 19:39 - 2 hours - 205 MB

Recorded at Jivamukti Jersey City

Podcast #111 - The Qualities of Krishna

August 14, 2019 23:50 - 1 hour - 122 MB

This class was recorded at Jivamukti Yoga Jersey City, the theme is based on the Jivamukti Focus of the Month, which can be read here: https://jivamuktiyoga.com/fotm/the-divine-qualities-of-krishna/ To contribute to this free podcast, please visit: yogastickler.com Socials: @yogastickler

Podcast #110 - With Time Magic Arises

July 24, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 84.7 MB

This podcast focuses on practice and non-attachment as well as working with intense and challenging emotions. Thoughts and Emotions are energy and they can give us information but aren't in and of themselves good or bad. Practice, practice, practice. @yogastickler yogastickler.com

Podcast #109 - Interconnectedness, Part 2

May 28, 2019 10:05 - 1 hour - 83.7 MB

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Podcast #108 - Interconnection

May 08, 2019 10:32 - 1 hour - 75.2 MB

This podcast explores standing asana and our connection to the earth, the reading is from an interview with Wangari Maathai, founder of the Green Belt Movement in Africa and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

Podcast #108 - Interconnection

May 08, 2019 10:32 - 1 hour - 75.2 MB

This podcast explores standing asana and our connection to the earth, the reading is from an interview with Wangari Maathai, founder of the Green Belt Movement in Africa and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

Podcast #107 - Who am I

April 21, 2019 18:54 - 1 hour - 89.2 MB

Yoga practices help us to overcome stuckness and realize our ultimate capacity and potential . The philosophical theme of the class as always is drawn from the Jivamukti Focus of the Month, which can be read in full at: https://jivamuktiyoga.com/fotm/ . Find more of my videos, insights, recipes, workshops, retreats and more: yogastickler.com Socials: @yogastickler

Podcast #106 - For the Birds!

March 11, 2019 11:42 - 1 hour - 84 MB

Today, we talk about taking action and bird intelligence and feeding the birds! And, yes, we practice LOTS of bakasana (crow pose) The theme is based on the Jivamukti Focus of the Month, which can be read here: https://jivamuktiyoga.com/fotm/feed-the-birds/ In the lass I read from the book "The Genius of Birds" by Jennifer Aukmann Connect with me: yogastickler.com Socials: @yogastickler

Podcast #105 - Truth and Chatturanga

February 06, 2019 15:33 - 1 hour - 89.8 MB

Yeah, that's right... in this class we take a deep dive down to chatturanga land. Its an often overused and overlooked pose that we never really give proper attention or credit to. The trouble is, a misalignment or misunderstanding over time can cause problems for your shoulders and wrists. Don't neglect this pose, keep learning about it and from it. . The philosophical theme of the class as always is drawn from the Jivamukti Focus of the Month, which can be read in full at: https://jivamukt...

Podcast #105 - Truth and Chatturanga

February 06, 2019 15:33 - 1 hour - 89.8 MB

Yeah, that's right... in this class we take a deep dive down to chatturanga land. Its an often overused and overlooked pose that we never really give proper attention or credit to. The trouble is, a misalignment or misunderstanding over time can cause problems for your shoulders and wrists. Don't neglect this pose, keep learning about it and from it. . The philosophical theme of the class as always is drawn from the Jivamukti Focus of the Month, which can be read in full at: https://jivamukt...

Podcast #104 - Nature and Technology

January 17, 2019 21:06 - 1 hour - 81 MB

The reading from class is from the book "The Monkey is the Messenger" by Ralph de la Rosa Connect with me: yogastickler.com Socials: @yogastickler

Podcast #103 - Mother Earth

December 18, 2018 15:58 - 1 hour - 90.6 MB

This podcast is a full length Jivamukti Open Level class, recorded at Jivamukti Jersey City on December 8th, 2018 -- the theme is drawn from the Jivamukti Focus of the Month, which can be read here: https://jivamuktiyoga.com/fotm/want-christmas-two-front-teeth/ and the reading is from "Braiding Sweetgrass," by Robin Wall Kimmerer The practice works on twisting postures and it is helpful to have a yoga belt available for use. Follow me: yogastickler.com Socials: @yogastickler

Podcast #102 - Community and Individual

November 12, 2018 12:28 - 1 hour - 84.2 MB

The theme of this class is based on the Jivamukti Yoga focus of the month, which you can read here: https://jivamuktiyoga.com/fotm/big-brother-watching/ Connect with me: yogastickler.com Socials: @yogastickler

Podcast #101 - Intelligence/Flow

October 18, 2018 09:57 - 1 hour - 86.9 MB

Podcast #100 - Radical Dharma

October 05, 2018 09:28 - 1 hour - 87.6 MB

Wow, 100 episodes! I started this podcast a little over 8 years ago... Thank you everyone for listening and for supporting the podcast! Let me know where all of you are listening from by tagging me in a post of you practicing! IG: @yogastickler T: @yogastickler FB: Jessica Stickler Yoga Donations are appreciated! yogastickler.com

Podcast #99 - H2OM

August 22, 2018 17:19 - 1 hour - 91.2 MB

Podcast #98 - The Magic Ten and Beyond

July 25, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 85.5 MB

Podcast #97 - Birthday Bash

May 11, 2018 22:31 - 1 hour - 88 MB

Class recorded on April 27th, 2018 to celebrate my birthday and ten years of teaching yoga! Bryan Hayslett plays the cello for class.

Podcast #96 - Samyama

April 19, 2018 09:20 - 1 hour - 94.6 MB

Podcast #95 - March Madness

March 31, 2018 17:04 - 1 hour - 87.4 MB

Podcast #94 - With Great Love All Is Possible

February 13, 2018 08:57 - 1 hour - 90.1 MB

This jivamukti yoga open level class was recorded at Jivamukti Jersey City, the class focuses on standing poses and the theme is inspired by the Jivamukti Focus of the Month. Please visit: yogastickler.com Please connect with me on social media: T/I: @yogastickler F: Jessica Stickler Yoga

Podcast #92 - Making Meaning of Community

December 12, 2017 09:55 - 1 hour - 91 MB

Reading is from Bell Hooks - "All About Love" Donate to the podcast: yogastickler.com

Podcast #91 - A Version of Inversion

November 19, 2017 15:56 - 1 hour - 86.9 MB

Class is based on the Jivamukti Focus of the Month: https://jivamuktiyoga.com/fotm/a-version-of-inversion/ Reading at the beginning of class is from: "Holy Madness," by George Feuerstein For info, classes, workshops and more! Visit: yogastickler.com Connect with me on socials: Twitter/Insta @yogastickler FB: Jessica Stickler Yoga

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