Sharon Gannon (born July 4, 1951[1] in Washington, D.C.) is a yoga teacher, animal rights advocate, musician, author, dancer and choreographer. Along with David Life, she is the co-founder of the Jivamukti Yoga method.
Gannon studied Dance at the University of Washington.[2] She began studying yoga, meditation and bhakti practices in 1969. Her gurus are Shri Brahmananda Saraswati,[3] Swami Nirmalananda, and Sri K. Pattabhi Jois.[4] Through the grace of Shyamdas, she was initiated into the Pustimarg Sampradaya through Shri Milanbaba Goswami. She met her creative partner David Life in 1982,[4] and started teaching yoga in 1984.[5] She and Life studied Sivananda Yoga in India in 1986, and co-founded the Jivamukti Yoga Center in New York on their return.[4][6] In 1990 they studied Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga in Mysore under Pattabhi Jois.[4]
Gannon was involved with dance, performance art, and music in the Seattle art scene of the late 1970s and early 1980s before moving to New York with musician Sue Ann Harkey in 1983.[7][8] In Seattle, Gannon co-founded the band Audio Letter with Sue Ann Harkey and was part of the group that founded the Salon Apocalypse performance art salon.[7]
Since 1993, Gannon has presented annually at national and international conferences. In 2009 she began organizing the Jivamukti Tribe Gathering conference for advanced teachers.[9] In 2017, Gannon and Life transferred the ownership and operations of Jivamukti Yoga to Camilla Veen and Hari Mulukutla under the name of Jivamukti Global. Jivamukti Yoga is taught worldwide at Jivamukti Yoga Schools, and affiliated centers.[10]
Gannon is a lifelong and outspoken advocate for the rights of animals and ethical veganism.[13][14][15]
In 1999 she helped to set up the Animal Mukti Free Spay & Neuter Clinic at the Humane Society of New York City.[16] It reduced the number of unwanted pets that had to be put down in the city by 30%.[17]
In 2004, with David Life, she was recognized as "Friend of Ferals" by the Humane Society of New York and Neighborhood Cats. The Farm Sanctuary awarded Gannon and life the 2008 Compassionate Living Award. She has worked with PETA on various projects and campaigns as a "vanguard member".[5] She was nominated for the "Gutsiest Woman of the Year 1999" by Jane Magazine and awarded the Compassionate Living Award by Farm Sanctuary in 2008.[18]
Music and danceedit
Gannon has performed on vocals and violin in various bands, and in 2010 issued a solo album Sharanam.[19] She and Sue Ann Harkey founded the band Audio Letter in 1980; its album It Is This It Is Not This was praised by critics.[20][21]
Gannon danced, directed and choreographed for her dance company Moon-Food in the 1980s. She and Life perform in the 2007 Asana: Sacred Dance of the Yogis; she features also in the 2008 Guruji.[22]
Bibliographyedit
Gannon has written essays, short stories and poems,[7] and articles for magazines including Yoga Journal,[23]Origin,Mantra, and Chronogram.
Her books, some co-written with David Life, include:
^ abcdGannon, Sharon (2020). Magic is a Shift in Perception: Poems 1972-2019, A memoir of sorts. Book design by David Life. New York: JivaMukti. ISBN9781715469344.
^Humphrey, Clark (1995). Loser: The Real Seattle Music Story. Design by Art Chantry. Portland: Feral house. pp. 35, 57, 86, 91.
Schneider, Carrie (2003). American Yoga: The Paths and Practices of America's Greatest Yoga Masters. Barnes & Noble. pp. 144–151. ISBN0-7607-4558-7.
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April 12, 2024
sharon, gannon, born, july, 1951, washington, yoga, teacher, animal, rights, advocate, musician, author, dancer, choreographer, along, with, david, life, founder, jivamukti, yoga, method, born, 1951, july, 1951, occupation, yoga, teacher, animal, rights, advoc. Sharon Gannon born July 4 1951 1 in Washington D C is a yoga teacher animal rights advocate musician author dancer and choreographer Along with David Life she is the co founder of the Jivamukti Yoga method Sharon GannonBorn 1951 07 04 July 4 1951 age 72 Occupation s Yoga teacher animal rights advocate singer painter songwriter author choreographer dancerYears active1970 presentWebsitehttp www jivamuktiyoga com Contents 1 Early life 2 Yoga 3 Animal rights 4 Music and dance 5 Bibliography 6 Discography 7 References 8 Sources 9 External linksEarly life editGannon studied Dance at the University of Washington 2 She began studying yoga meditation and bhakti practices in 1969 Her gurus are Shri Brahmananda Saraswati 3 Swami Nirmalananda and Sri K Pattabhi Jois 4 Through the grace of Shyamdas she was initiated into the Pustimarg Sampradaya through Shri Milanbaba Goswami She met her creative partner David Life in 1982 4 and started teaching yoga in 1984 5 She and Life studied Sivananda Yoga in India in 1986 and co founded the Jivamukti Yoga Center in New York on their return 4 6 In 1990 they studied Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga in Mysore under Pattabhi Jois 4 Gannon was involved with dance performance art and music in the Seattle art scene of the late 1970s and early 1980s before moving to New York with musician Sue Ann Harkey in 1983 7 8 In Seattle Gannon co founded the band Audio Letter with Sue Ann Harkey and was part of the group that founded the Salon Apocalypse performance art salon 7 Yoga editFurther information Jivamukti Yoga Since 1993 Gannon has presented annually at national and international conferences In 2009 she began organizing the Jivamukti Tribe Gathering conference for advanced teachers 9 In 2017 Gannon and Life transferred the ownership and operations of Jivamukti Yoga to Camilla Veen and Hari Mulukutla under the name of Jivamukti Global Jivamukti Yoga is taught worldwide at Jivamukti Yoga Schools and affiliated centers 10 Her celebrity students include Sting 11 Russell Simmons 11 12 Madonna 11 and Uma Thurman 11 Animal rights editGannon is a lifelong and outspoken advocate for the rights of animals and ethical veganism 13 14 15 In 1999 she helped to set up the Animal Mukti Free Spay amp Neuter Clinic at the Humane Society of New York City 16 It reduced the number of unwanted pets that had to be put down in the city by 30 17 In 2004 with David Life she was recognized as Friend of Ferals by the Humane Society of New York and Neighborhood Cats The Farm Sanctuary awarded Gannon and life the 2008 Compassionate Living Award She has worked with PETA on various projects and campaigns as a vanguard member 5 She was nominated for the Gutsiest Woman of the Year 1999 by Jane Magazine and awarded the Compassionate Living Award by Farm Sanctuary in 2008 18 Music and dance editGannon has performed on vocals and violin in various bands and in 2010 issued a solo album Sharanam 19 She and Sue Ann Harkey founded the band Audio Letter in 1980 its album It Is This It Is Not This was praised by critics 20 21 Gannon danced directed and choreographed for her dance company Moon Food in the 1980s She and Life perform in the 2007 Asana Sacred Dance of the Yogis she features also in the 2008 Guruji 22 Bibliography editGannon has written essays short stories and poems 7 and articles for magazines including Yoga Journal 23 Origin Mantra and Chronogram Her books some co written with David Life include Freedom is a Psycho Kinetic Skill 1982 Cats and Dogs are People Too 1999 Jivamukti ISBN 978 0 965 58846 1 Jivamukti Yoga Practices for Liberating Body and Soul with David Life 2002 Ballantine Random House ISBN 0 345 44208 3 24 The Art of Yoga with David Life 2002 Stewart Tabori amp Chang ISBN 1 58479 207 8 Jivamukti Chant Book 2003 Jivamukti Yoga and Vegetarianism The Diet of Enlightenment 2008 San Raphel CA Mandala ISBN 1 60109 021 8 25 Yoga Assists A Complete Visual amp Inspirational Guide To Yoga Asana Assists with David Life 2013 Premier Digital Publishing ISBN 1 624 67054 7 Simple Recipes for Joy 2014 Avery The Magic Ten and Beyond 2018 TarcherPerigee The Art of Norahs Nepas 2019 Blurb com Yoga and Veganism The Diet of Enlightenment 2020 Mandala Publishing Magic is a Shift in Perception Poems 1972 2019 A memoir of sorts 2020 7 Eternity is Happening Now Volume 1 amp 2 2022 Blurb com Discography editIt is This it is Not This with Audio Letter 1987 Neti Neti Audio Letter Remixes 2003 Sharanam White Swan Records 2010References edit Book contributors Sharon Gannon Thepoetryofyoga com Retrieved 2011 11 09 Schneider 2003 p 144 Anderson Diane 5 April 2017 2009 How to Stay Young According to Lifelong Yogis Yoga Journal a b c d Hammond Holly 5 April 2017 2007 Meet the Innovators Sharon Gannon amp David Life Yoga Journal a b About Sharon amp David Jivamukti Yoga Retrieved 12 July 2019 Gates 2006 p 70 a b c d Gannon Sharon 2020 Magic is a Shift in Perception Poems 1972 2019 A memoir of sorts Book design by David Life New York JivaMukti ISBN 9781715469344 Humphrey Clark 1995 Loser The Real Seattle Music Story Design by Art Chantry Portland Feral house pp 35 57 86 91 Jivamukti Yoga Tribe Gathering NYC 2012 Jivamukti Yoga Retrieved 6 July 2012 Green Penelope 15 March 1998 VIEW Modern Yoga Om to the Beat The New York Times a b c d Collins Amy Fine 15 June 2007 Planet Yoga Vanity Fair Alvarez Lizette 16 May 2010 SUNDAY ROUTINE RUSSELL SIMMONS Green Juice and Twitter Prayer The New York Times Interview with Jivamukti Yoga Founders David Life and Sharon Gannon Yoga about com 1 June 2012 Retrieved 18 June 2012 heidiminx 27 June 2011 Sharon Gannon for Animal Rights and Environmentalism Inked for a Cause Retrieved 18 June 2012 Philip Steir Vegan Sanctuary Sharon Gannon Vegansanctuary blogspot com Retrieved 18 June 2012 Hoffman Jan 7 September 1999 Celebrities Yoga Center Aids Furry Friends The New York Times Retrieved 18 June 2012 Schneider 2003 p 149 Gala 2008 Farm Sanctuary Archived from the original on April 15 2012 Retrieved June 18 2012 Sharon Gannon Jivamukti Yoga Retrieved 26 August 2019 White Swan Records com Sharon Gannon Sharanam Whiteswanrecords com Retrieved 18 June 2012 Richardson Derk 28 August 2007 Yoga Reviews Various Artists Neti Neti Audio Letter Remix Yoga Journal Retrieved 18 June 2012 Jivamukti Yoga Sharon Gannon Dhyana Yoga Retrieved 26 August 2019 Sharon Gannon Yoga Journal Retrieved 27 August 2019 Langone John 5 November 2002 BOOKS ON HEALTH Yoga Made Complicated The New York Times The Diet of Enlightenment Yoga Journal April 14 2009 Archived from the original on April 5 2012 Sources editGates Janice 2006 Yogini Women Visionaries of the Yoga World Mandala ISBN 978 1932771886 Schneider Carrie 2003 American Yoga The Paths and Practices of America s Greatest Yoga Masters Barnes amp Noble pp 144 151 ISBN 0 7607 4558 7 External links edit nbsp Wikiquote has quotations related to Sharon Gannon Official website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Sharon Gannon amp 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