When:
January 1, 2026
"Join Sharon Gannon, co-founder of the renowned Jivamukti Yoga method, for a transformative weekend immersion into yoga as a form of spiritual activism. This unique event blends physical practice with sacred teachings on compassion, veganism, and environmental awareness — inviting you to experience yoga as a deeply embodied ethical path."
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THU
Where:
The Yoga Center
Sacred Activism is a one-day journey into the heart of yoga as a tool for personal and global transformation. Guided by Sharon Gannon, you’ll explore the principles of ahimsa (nonviolence), devotion, and the interconnectedness of all beings through a rich mix of asana, chanting, meditation, music, and deep spiritual philosophy. You’ll also engage in meaningful conversations around conscious living, veganism, ecological sustainability, and how yoga can be practiced as a daily act of compassion and purpose. This event is not just a retreat — it’s an awakening.
What You'll Learn
- Complete Jivamukti Yoga practices: dynamic asana, pranayama, meditation, and mantra
- Deep dive into ahimsa and its role in spiritual and social transformation
- How to embody yoga through ethical lifestyle choices, including plant-based living
- Creative spiritual rituals, kirtan, and sacred text exploration
- Yoga as a form of activism, healing, and conscious leadership
- Restorative and grounding practices to support integration
- Community building rooted in shared values of compassion and love
The Program
Thursday
- 7:00 AM – Silent Meditation & Morning Chanting (with Sandra)
- 7:45 AM – Jivamukti Vinyasa Immersion (with Sharon)
- 9:30 AM – Vegan Breakfast Buffet
- 11:00 AM – Dharma Talk: Ahimsa as a Spiritual Practice
- 1:00 PM – Plant-Based Lunch
- 2:30 PM – Workshop: Embodied Ethics & Sacred Activism (Sharon & Sandra)
- 4:30 PM – Restorative Yoga & Sound Healing
- 6:30 PM – Dinner & Reflection
- 8:00 PM – Evening Kirtan & Devotional Practice
Special Guest
Sharon Gannon
Sharon Gannon is an American yoga teacher, animal rights advocate, musician, author, dancer, and choreographer. Along with David Life, she co-founded the Jivamukti Yoga method in 1984, a style that integrates physical practice with spiritual teachings, emphasizing compassion, nonviolence, and environmentalism. Gannon is known for her work in promoting veganism and has authored several books on yoga and animal right
