Julie Kirkpatrick is a long-time artist and dedicated yogini deeply immersed in the Jivamukti Yoga Method, created by David Life and Sharon Gannon. Living between Michigan and New York, Julie brings a vibrant energy to her teaching—infusing every class with inspiring themes, intention, purpose, and a sense of playful joy. While she makes an annual trip to World Peace Yoga for special guest classes, you can stay connected to her practice anytime through World Peace Yoga’s on-demand class offerings and special online streaming events.
Founded in 1984 by Sharon Gannon and David Life, Jivamukti Yoga (“liberation while living”) is a physical, ethical, and spiritual path that uses vinyasa practice to cultivate universal compassion and realization of the interconnectedness of all beings. Rooted in the belief that personal enlightenment is inseparable from social and environmental activism, the method rests upon five core tenets: Ahimsa (non-violence, actively expressed through veganism and animal rights), Bhakti (devotional surrender of the ego), Shastra (study of ancient yogic scriptures and Sanskrit teachings), Nada (the yoga of sound, chanting, and deep listening), and Dhyana (meditation to connect with inner presence).
