Sharon Gannon co-founded Jivamukti Yoga with David Life in New York. It is a style that blends dynamic asana, chanting, meditation, music and ethical commitment, with special attention to ahimsa and animal rights.
The Magic Ten
In her book The Magic Ten and Beyond, Gannon shares her personal daily spiritual practice so that anyone can start the day well.
- It begins with gratitude and blessings.
- It continues with asana, kriyas and meditation, with guidance for each.
- The sequence emerged from practice itself, and she still does it daily, including when travelling.
Repetition
One of her best-known sayings is that with repetition, the magic is bound to arise. You don’t need to do extraordinary things: you need to do them every day.
How to tell if a practice works
For Gannon, a practice works if it brings joy, helps us remember what is sacred and makes us kinder.
Source: Yoga International – The Magic Ten: an interview with Sharon Gannon.
