JIVAMUKTI YOGA CHARLESTON
JIVAMUKTI YOGA CHARLESTON

JIVAMUKTI YOGA CHARLESTON

JIVAMUKTI YOGA CHARLESTON
JIVAMUKTI YOGA CHARLESTON
JIVAMUKTI YOGA CHARLESTON

JIVAMUKTI YOGA CHARLESTON
JIVAMUKTI YOGA CHARLESTON
JIVAMUKTI YOGA CHARLESTON
JIVAMUKTI YOGA CHARLESTON
JIVAMUKTI YOGA CHARLESTON
JIVAMUKTI YOGA CHARLESTON
JIVAMUKTI YOGA CHARLESTON
JIVAMUKTI YOGA CHARLESTON
JIVAMUKTI YOGA CHARLESTON
JIVAMUKTI YOGA CHARLESTON
JIVAMUKTI YOGA CHARLESTON
JIVAMUKTI YOGA CHARLESTON
DIRECTORS (scroll down for more teachers' bios)

JEFFREY COHEN
ADVANCED CERTIFIED
JIVAMUKTI
YOGA® TEACHER
ANDREA BOYD
ADVANCED CERTIFIED JIVAMUKTI
YOGA® TEACHER

Jeffrey Cohen received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in Psychology. Jeffrey's interest in spirituality and yoga stem from a growth process of athletics, addiction, behavioral problems, numerous therapists, and "alternative" education. His subsequent failure to respond to traditional methods of psychotherapy were the seedlings to the realization that it is through divine community (satsang) and devotion that one can one obtain healing, humility, and salvation.

A student and practitioner of yoga since 1995, Jeffrey has become a sought after presenter around the world having taught workshops and retreats in the United States, Mexico, and Europe. He was a resident teacher at the Jivamukti Yoga School in New York City and has assisted his teachers Sharon Gannon & David Life on the national yoga conference level. Video and radio projects include collaborations with Russell Simmons and Martha Stewart. He has also studied with Ram Dass, Jack Kornfield, Dharma Mittra, and others.

Jeffrey's classes are infused with spontaneity, spirit, humor, metaphor, rigor, and incredible musical soundtracks. He emphasizes students to get out of their own way by selflessly offering their efforts to benefit all beings, by which their greatest happiness is achieved.

He offers his love, gratitude, and efforts to his many teachers. Among them are: his parents, his wife Andrea, Sharon Gannon, David Life, Geshe Michael Roche, Jack Kornfield, Ram Dass, Krishna Das, Rock n Roll, and all the courageous students of yoga.

 

 

 

I’ve been studying and practicing yoga for 12 years, and became certified in May 2003. My teachers have inspired me with tireless efforts and enthusiasm to spread peace throughout the world, emphasizing that yoga practice instills grace, humility, consciousness, and the importance of taking care of others. I’m a joyful practicing vegan and feel it is the most beautiful choice I've made as a human being.

I am humbly grateful to my gurus Sharon Gannon and David Life for their boundless courage, teachings, wisdom, guidance, and love. To Ruth Lauer-Manenti for her purity, for opening my heart and teaching the sutras. To Ram Dass for his intelligence, simplicity, and humor. To Estelle Eichenberger for challenging me. To Krishna Das for the sweet sounds of God. To my parents- words cannot suffice. To Jeffrey, my satsang and true love. For the practice and study of yoga and all who have the courage to be radical.
{Andrea has traveled the world teaching, and has had the honor to assist her teachers. Often described as an earnest and compassionate teacher, her classes are disciplined, challenging, fun and creative, with strong messages grounded in scripture. You will feel inspired to be kind.}


                     

 

TEACHING STAFF

JILL KING - CERTIFIED JIVAMUKTI YOGA® TEACHER
I started practicing yoga in 2004, and right from the first class (with our beloved teacher Jeffrey-ji) I knew I was home. As a classically trained violist and member of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra, music plays a big part in my yoga practice and life. Listening to music during asana practice and chanting the holy Sanskrit scriptures has given me a deeper understanding of the connection of vibration to the oneness of being and the experience that all of life is indeed vibration itself. I am forever humbled and grateful for my blessed and dear teachers Sharon Gannon and David Life for showing us all the light within ourselves, Andrea Boyd and Jeffrey Cohen for bringing that light to Charleston with amazing love, devotion and dedication, Lady Ruth Lauer Manenti for always bringing tears to my eyes, Yogeshwari for her abundant energy and wisdom, my parents for their unconditional love, and Adam, the love of my life.


B BROWN ADAMS - CERTIFIED JIVAMUKTI YOGA® TEACHER
B is a Cosmophysiologist, a student of the Universe. She has been known to run down into active volcanoes, inner tube along underground waterways, and split one type of atom from another. Classically trained as a geologist with active side interests in both Astronomy and Chemistry, B encourages students to find a dynamic tension in their yoga practice, simultaneously grounding themselves deeply into the Earth while they reach outward for the stars with every atom of their beings.
B has studied with David Life and Sharon Gannon, Jeffrey Cohen and Andrea Boyd, Dharma Mittra, Ruth Lauer-Manenti, Kelly Morris, and Sandhi Ferreira. B is also an active proponent of ethical vegetarianism, sustainable living design systems that emulate nature, and environmental awareness.



POLLY CHRISTY - CERTIFIED JIVAMUKTI YOGA® TEACHER
I first began practicing yoga on the beach while living in Mexico 14 years ago.
I picked up Swami Satchidananda’s book, Integral Hatha Yoga and connected deeply with the practice ever since. It is thru the practice and Satsang at Jivamukti Yoga that my practice has blossomed into a yearning to spread this bliss and connection of Oneness.
I am a Master of Acupuncture and Massage and joyfully spend my days creating harmony in my patient’s bodies, minds and spirits. I am a practicing vegan and work “to live simply, so that other’s may simply live”- Mahatma Gandhi. I offer my life and my practice to God, my parents (my first teachers), and the many divine beings who have enlightened the way. Among them: my husband Colby, my children Skye and Luke Shen, my acupuncture teachers Bob Duggan and Dianne Connelly, my massage teachers Mayan Shaman Don Aurelio and Chinese Master Tom Tam, my yoga teachers Jeffrey Cohen, Andrea Boyd, Sharon Gannon and David Life for their vision and commitment to peace in this lifetime!


MARK KNOWLES - CERTIFIED JIVAMUKTI YOGA® TEACHER
Mark began studying Zen Buddhism and Aikido in 1990 with Master Robert Balker.  This meeting would spark an insatiable interest in religion, philosophy and the natural world.
On his final voyage to South Carolina as Captain of a yacht he attended his first yoga class.  He heard Jeffrey speak and knew he'd found his calling.
Mark teaches yoga as a path to liberation in this lifetime.  Classes are infused with scripture, humor, and his diverse life experiences as a Dive Instructor, Ship Captain, and Bungee Operator.  Incredible soundtracks which echo the teachings highlight his physically and intellectually stimulating classes.
He bows down at the lotus feet of his Blessed Teachers; Sharon Gannon and David Life for allowing him to be of service to others, teaching that liberation is possible in this lifetime and how to realize it.  Manoramaji for touching his heart with the power of Sanskrit and the wisdom of the Vedas.  Andrea and Jeffrey who constantly inspire him to be the change he wishes to see in the world and the courage to do it.  His parents for their never ending love and support.  His true love, Jennifer for encouragement and listening.  Finally, his dear friend Bill who continues to be an endless source of inspiration.


STACEY REAVIS - CERTIFIED JIVAMUKTI YOGA® TEACHER
I started practicing yoga in 2001, while living in Chicago, mainly because it was free with my gym membership. I wanted something to add to my exercise program. As I was soon to discover there was much more to this "yoga thing" than just exercise. After years of practicing yoga in a multitude of different styles and studios all over the country, gratefully I found the Jivamukti method at Satsang Yoga. Through these teachings I have discovered a profound understanding about love, compassion, and kindness. I am continually inspired by my teachers Jeffery Cohen and Andrea Boyd to further my practice and unveil the true Self. I am also humbly thankful to my teachers Sharon Gannon and David Life for their huge generosity of spirit and showing me how to be at home in my own heart. I hope to bring enthusiasm, insight, love, challenge, spontaneity and great music to my classes.



ALLISON ZIMMERMAN - CERTIFIED JIVAMUKTI YOGA® TEACHER
Allison Zimmerman is a graduate of the College of Charleston. Since receiving her teacher certification she has studied with Doug Swenson, Andrea Boyd, Jeffrey Cohen, Manorama, and many others. She has been teaching in the Charleston area for 4 years, and recently participated in the Satsang Yoga apprenticeship program. Allison's interest and enthusiasm for the infinite philosophy of yoga is what fuels both her practice and teaching. Her smile alone will brighten your day!


WILLIS TANT - CERTIFIED JIVAMUKTI YOGA® TEACHER
In 1998, I began a true search to regain my body, mind, and spirit connection. Being very overweight and emotionally distraught, as well as a deeply philosophical and spiritual person, I turned to yoga. I’ve been blessed by many wonderful teachers who have served me on this mystical journey. In 2005, I found Satsang, and felt abundant transformation with this community and the powerful teachings from Andrea Boyd and Jeffrey Cohen. Although I’d been working to spread Union into every aspect of my life, the potency of these teachings gave me an awareness and clarity that created a feeling of being truly AWAKE!
I have since gone to study with their (and now my) teachers Sharon Gannon and David Life. I am particularly grateful for their guidance in non-violence, scriptural study, and meditation. Gratitude to ALL who have inspired me through their devotion. I strive to create an environment within a yoga class and myself where others feel free, happy, inspired, and open to grow. My husband & I homestead creatively and organically on Johns Island SC & play and work to serve children, animal and plant beings- for the evolvement and happiness of all. We try to serve this existence following Ghandi’s words “My life is my message.”

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