Jai Prem Yoga

Namaskaram Yogis!! I have made the commitment that all finances I raise via yoga workshops, classes, retreats, podcasts, etc... will be directly donated to Off the Mat, Into the World's 2013 Amazon Seva Challenge!!! Please come and visit any of my classes or make a donation at https://otmseva.fundraise.com/keri-johnson if we are geographically apart!! BE THE CHANGE YOU WISH TO SEE IN THE WORLD!!! xOM

Dearest Yogins,

Here is another podcast that was recorded on 3/11/13--a very powerful day.  The dharma talk for this class highlights the natural cycles of birth, health, disease, and death.  The ageless question that arises throughout class is "Who Am I?"  Who am I in sickness?  Who am I in health?  In sickness or health does the authentic core of being change?

Enjoy this playful dance of life on the mat, and may it inspire your every breath off the mat.

*Please note: this class was recorded live and is offered to you in that live raw form. **For more musings on the focus of the month, keep an eye out for my monthly blogs at YOGANONYMOUS.com

Blessings of Love and Light, Keri

Focus of the Month: Disease, Death, and Dying

(For more information about the Focus of the Month, please visit www.jivamuktiyoga.com)

Beginning Chant:

Om tryambakam yajamahe, sugandhim pushti-vardhanam urvarukam iva bandhanan mrityor muksiya mamrtat (from Shukla-Yajur Veda)

We worship the supreme light, the Absolute Shiva, who has three eyes, who is fragrant and nourishes all beings. This light is the expression and communication of our life, and it is our physical, mental, and spiritual radiation and prosperity. Kindly release us from all calamities, bondage, and suffering, just as the cucumber is released from its stalk without any injury. May our minds be absorbed into Shiva, amrtam (nectar), the ocean of tranquility.

Playlist

1. Sabrosa: The Sounds Of Science (Disc 1): The Beastie Boys

2. Chakra Beatbox: Elephant Power: M.C. Yogi

3. Kali Maheshwari: The Ivy Ceiling: Lokah

4. Say Hey (I Love You): All Rebel Rockers: Michael Franti & Spearhead

5. Rebel Music: Babylon By Bus (Live): Bob Marley & The Wailers

6. Sattvam: Jai Ma : White Swan Yoga Masters Vol. 2: Sharon Gannon (Mixed By Mike D)

7. Survival: Carboot Soul: Nightmares On Wax

8. Divine Flame: Buddha Lounge: Zingaia

9. I Got Love For You: All Rebel Rockers: Michael Franti & Spearhead

10. Radha Remix: Shakti: Jai Uttal

11. Revolution: Opium: Wah!

12. Within You Without You: The Outernational Sound: Alan Lorber Orchestra

13. Kothbiro: Trance Plane, Vol. 2: Ayub Ogada

14. With My Own Two Hands (Feat. Ben Harper): Sing-A-Longs & Lullabies For The Film Curious George: Jack Johnson

15. Long Time Sun: Grace: Snatam Kaur

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Namaskarm Yogins! Here is a class that I just recorded this evening here in Gainesville. I hope you enjoy!! This class has a little mythological story about the warrior Virabhadra.  May YOGA continually inspire you to return to your mat and offer more love in the world...

Blessings of Light and Love,

Keri

**Please note: I have come to a point in my podcasting that I want to be sharing more of my recorded classes with everyone, although the editing process is quite time consuming for me.  However, I do not want time to be what keeps us apart.  With that being said, I am offering this class in RAW form.  It has not been edited, and I am learning to enjoy it that way.  I took this class again just this morning, and it made me giggle with honor and humility.  So please do forgive the coughs, the right and left mix-ups, the verbal assists I offer to students, and any overall scratches during the class.  I feel that the class is more authentic this way without hiding behind the edits.

Focus of the Month: Shake It Up BABY

(For more information about the Focus of the Month, please visit www.jivamuktiyoga.com)

Beginning Chant:

Om sarva mangala-mangalye shive-sarvatha-sadhike, sharanye tryambake gauri Narayani namo’sthu te (from Durga Saptashati, Chapter 11)

I salute the three-eyed Divine Mother, Narayani, who brings total auspiciousness and who fulfills the desire for liberation. Realization arises with her blessings. Who is the world itself. Only through the experiences of life can the soul be perfected. Honor this gift, your life, bow to Mother Nature.

Playlist:

1. La Femme d'Argent:  Air:  Moon Safari

2. As I Am (Intro): Alicia Keys: As I Am

3. Superwoman:  Alicia Keys: As I Am

4. Twist and Shout: The Beatles:  Please Please Me

5. Where Is The Love?: Black Eyed Peas: Elephunk

6. Shakedown Street:  Grateful Dead:  Shakedown Street

7. Soul Shakedown Party: Bob Marley: Natural Mystic

8. Satyam Shivam Sundaram (Feat. Gunjan): Thievery Corporation: The Cosmic Game

9. Shake: Sam Cooke:  Portrait of a Legend 1951-1964

10. The Ballad Of Shyamdas And Krishna Das: Shyamdas: Beloved Chants

11. Kothbiro: Ayub Ogada: Trance Plane, Vol. 2

12. Somewhere Over The Rainbow: Israel Kamakawiwo'ole: Facing Future

13. Three Worlds: John De Kadt: Rhythms of the Infinite

14. Om Shantih: Sharon Gannon: Sharanam

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Namaskaram yogis!

Here is a live meditation that I led last week here in Gainesville, Florida.  The meditation is broken down into two different segments.  The first 15 minutes are a guided meditation, focusing on our own internal fire, purpose, and passions in life.  The second portion is a 30-minute silent meditation.

*Please note: This meditation was recorded live, so please excuse the coughs and subtle disruptions of the surrounding noises.

Enjoy! Let Go and Let Love BE!!

Blessings of Light and Love, Keri

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Namaste Yogis!

Here is another podcast from me to you!! This was recorded from a live class at Sanctuary Yoga Studio in Gainesville, Florida.

**Please note: I have come to a point in my podcasting that I want to be sharing more of my recorded classes with everyone, although the editing process is quite time consuming for me.  However, I do not want time to be what keeps us apart.  With that being said, I am offering this class in RAW form.  It has not been edited, and I am learning to enjoy it that way.  I took this class again just this morning, and it made me giggle with honor and humility.  So please do forgive the coughs, the right and left mix-ups, the verbal assists I offer to students, and any overall scratches during the class.  I feel that the class is more authentic this way without hiding behind the edits.

As always, if there are any questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.  Keep your eyes peeled for a video segment of this class to come shortly to describe the pinnacle pose of Astavakrasana.  For a full Jivamukti experience, feel free to add a few more Urdhva Dhanurasanas (Upward-Facing Bow/ Full Wheel Poses), an extended Salamba Sarvasgasana (Shoulderstand) sequence, an additional inversion or two, as well as a longer seated meditation practice at the end of class.

Enjoy, Let Loose, and Let Love, Be.

*Focus of the Month: Kirtan

(for more information about this focus of the month, please visit: http://www.jivamuktiyoga.com/fms/index.html on the left hand side of the scroll bar click “Focus of the Month”. At the top of the page click Focus of the Month Archives”. Scroll down or click “2012″. It is the January  focus: “Kirtan")

**Chant in the Beginning:

Earth My Body

Water My Blood

Air My Breath

Fire My Spirit

***Playlist During Class: (SONG: ALBUM: ARTIST)

1. Into the Mystic:    Van Morrison:        Moondance

2. Superwoman:    Alicia Keys:      As I Am

3. A Beautiful Day:    India.Arie:        Testimony: Vol. 2, Love & Politics

4. High Low (Featuring Zap Mama):    Michael Franti & Spearhead:       All Rebel Rockers

5. Stay Human (All The Freaky People):    Michael Franti & Spearhead:       Stay Human

6. Be the Change (Niraj Chag's Swaraj Mix):    M.C. Yogi:    Elephant Power

7. With My Own Two Hands:    Ben Harper:        Diamonds On The Inside

8. I See God In You:    India.Arie:        Acoustic Soul

9. White Flag:    Dido:        Life For Rent

10. Shout Out Loud:    Amos Lee:        Supply And Demand

11. Love Kamikaze:    Michael Franti:        Love Kamikaze

12. Slow Down:    Alicia Keys:        Diary Of Alicia Keys

13. Stand By Me:    Tracy Chapman

14. Bag Lady:    Erykah Badu:       Mama's Gun

15. Backbends For Opening The Heart:    Ben Leimbach & Jai Uttal:       Yoga Rhythms

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Namaste fellow Yogis!!

Today is the start of a brand new chapter of my life. (But truly, doesn't every day have the potential to carry that title?) It is the first day of the last semester of my Master's in Religion and Nature here at the University of Florida.

Many people of have asked me... so what's next? And all I have to say to them, and to my self... is to be patient, and watch the journey unfold for itself.

A few months ago, my friend Dave and I started co-facilitating a free community meditation class here in Gainesville on Friday mornings from 8:45-9:45am. This  guided gratitude meditation was from last week. For those of you who know me personally, you know that my Beloved Maine Coon Cat, Mr. Boomer, was missing for 72 hours. Well, he returned home with a gentle "meow" the morning of Friday meditation. I was so phenomenally grateful to have my fuzzy man home with me, that I was inspired to offer a Gratitude meditation, which I happened to record, and now am offering it to everyone else.

The meditation begins with a 10 -minute (or so) breathing exercise, followed by a guided meditation and a 30-minute silent seated practice.

I hope you are able to enjoy and experience gratitude for the Blessings held within every moment of Life itself.

Blessings of Love and Light,

Keri

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Namaskaram Fellow Yogins!

Here is another Jivamukti Podcast that was recorded live at Prana Yoga Center in Denville, New Jersey. The peak transition or peak asanas in this class are Vasisthasana into Hanumanasana. For a visual demonstration, please check out Jai Prem Yoga's You Tube Channel....

http://www.youtube.com/user/jaipremyoga

As always your body is your best teacher, so please honor that teacher, and move with your own breath and ability as your guide. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about any of the poses, transitions, or podcasts in general... feel free to contact me directly: kerijyoga@gmail.com

Blessings of Love and Light!

*Focus of the Month: Forward Into The Past

(for more information about this focus of the month, please visit: http://www.jivamuktiyoga.com/fms/index.html on the left hand side of the scroll bar click “Focus of the Month”. At the top of the page click “Focus of the Month Archives”. Scroll down or click “2010″. It is the July focus: “Forward Into The Past”)

**Chant in the Beginning:

guru Brahma guru Vishnu guru devo Maheshwara, guru sak shat param brahma, tash mayi shri guruvay namaha

Our creation is that Guru, the duration of our lives is that Guru, our trials, illnesses, calamties, and the death of the body is that Guru. There is a Guru near by, and a Guru that is beyond the beyond. I offer all my efforts to the Guru, the remover of darkness.

***Playlist During Class: (SONG: ALBUM: ARTIST)

1. Until the Morning:    The Richest Man In Babylon:   Thievery Corporation

2. You Are We Am I [Red Mix] :   Tandava:  TJ Rehmi

3. My Sweet Lord:    All Things Must Pass:   George Harrison

4. Shyam Radhe Shyam:    The Ivy Ceiling:      Lokah

5. Guruji:    Sharanam:   Sharon Gannon

6. Rock On Hanuman (Featuring Krishna Das):    Elephant Power:    M.C. Yogi

7. The Girl From Ipanema:    Jazz 'Round Midnight: Bossa Nova:    Stan Getz

8. Upside Down:    Sing-A-Longs & Lullabies For The Film Curious George:        Jack Johnson

9. Durga Pahimam:    Shakti Rhythms:       Jai Uttal

10. Strange Constellations:    3 Cities:      Bombay Dub Orchestra

11. Om Namah Shivaya: Prayers:    Meenakshi

12. Remembrance:    Jala: Compiled by Shiva Rea:    Shantala (Various Artists)

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Jai Prem Yoga on You Tube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gsQZqwXIho

Here is a link to see the video demonstration for Koundinyasana!

Enjoy!

Blessings of Love and Light!

Namaste All...

Here is another Jivamukti Yoga class, that focuses on standing asanas and Koundinyasana. This was recorded this past Friday June 11th. For the next two weeks it will be up to date with the June focus of the month within Jivamukti Yoga.

*Focus of the Month: Standing Asanas

(for more information about this focus of the month, please visit: http://www.jivamuktiyoga.com/fms/index.html on the left hand side of the scroll bar click “Focus of the Month”. At the top of the page click “Focus of the Month Archives”. Scroll down or click “2010″. It is the June focus: “Standing Asanas”)

**Myth References: Comes from the book ‘Myths of the Asanas’: By Alanna Kaivalya and Arjuna van Der Kooji

***Chant in the Beginning:

guru Brahma guru Vishnu guru devo Maheshwara, guru sak shat param brahma, tash mayi shri guruvay namaha Our creation is that Guru, the duration of our lives is that Guru, our trials, illnesses, calamties, and the death of the body is that Guru. There is a Guru near by, and a Guru that is beyond the beyond. I offer all my efforts to the Guru, the remover of darkness.

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Namaste Fellow Yogis/Yoginis!

Here is a new podcast that was recorded just last week, so we can practice up-to-date classes with current foci of the month. Please enjoy, have fun and let love be...

*Focus of the Month: Standing Asanas

(for more information about this focus of the month, please visit: http://www.jivamuktiyoga.com/fms/index.html on the left hand side of the scroll bar click “Focus of the Month”. At the top of the page click “Focus of the Month Archives”. Scroll down or click “2010″. It is the June focus: “Standing Asanas”)

**Myth References: Comes from the book 'Myths of the Asanas': By Alanna Kaivalya and Arjuna van Der Kooji

***Chant in the Beginning:

Om bhur bhuvah svah, tat savitur varenyam, bhargo devasya dhimahi, dhiyo yo nah pracodayat

(The Gayatri Mantra is considered the most sacred mantra in India, second only to the primordial sound, OM)

Earth Space Heavens. We meditate on the Divine light of the radiant source. May that inspire our hearts and thoughts.

Blessings of Love and Light!!

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