Jivamukti is “living wild”.
It was founded by David Life and Sharon Gannon in the 80s in the USA, in 1984 to be exact.
As its name indicates, it is the path to freedom.
This freedom can be achieved through specific practices applied to everyday life, combining the teachings of ashtanga yoga with spiritual practices.
Although they are ancient practices, they can be easily applied to modern life.
If you already do yoga, and you want to discover something new, Jivamukti can be your new practice, with mantras, more advanced poses and Sanskrit.
Jivamukti is known for the importance it places on the adjustments that can deepen the asana, focus on a certain part of the body and internalise the direction to take.
This physical contact can make the pose more stable, effective and assured.
Each month, we contemplate a theme using readings, poems, ancient Sanskrit scriptures, etc.
If you already do yoga, and you want to discover something new, Jivamukti can be your new practice, with mantras, more advanced poses and Sanskrit.
Jivamukti is known for the importance it places on the adjustments that can deepen the asana, focus on a certain part of the body and internalise the direction to take.
This physical contact can make the pose more stable, effective and assured.
Each month, we contemplate a theme using readings, poems, ancient Sanskrit scriptures, etc.
Passionate about wanting to understand and support every human being and make this world a calming place. Her most recent training course was in Portugal. She completed the YTT 300 in Ayurveda with a focus on Yoga for Trauma.
After several years of giving classes in l’Escala and online, she decided to grow her desire to share, and she created El Refugi.
Anything that allows you to move comfortably and gives you a good range of motion.
During every session, there are different options so that everyone can find the pose
and position that suits them best so you are free to attend any of the classes offered.
Yoga is a personal practice and during each session you are free to move however
you prefer.
We recommend that you attend the Slow Flow or hatha session as they are slower,
which means you will be able to understand and process the poses at your own pace
and with full awareness.
We have everything you need at the studio.
If you have your own mat and want to use that, you are obviously free to bring your
equipment from home to use during the session.
We always ask you to arrive a few minutes early so we can start the session on time
without any delays. Despite this, we understand that sometimes things go wrong so
we can wait for you for five minutes.
Please call us as soon as possible to let us know how long you will be so we can
either wait or leave the door open so you can arrive later. Please enter as quietly as
possible so as not to interrupt the session.
We always ask you to speak to your doctor and ask for their opinion before
attending a session. If you get the go ahead, we recommend you write to your
instructor or tell them, before the session, all the medical indications you have been
given. And, above all, so they can adapt the practice to your needs.
If you are pregnant, we strongly recommend the yoga classes for pregnant women
since they are designed for your body and the instructor will give clear instructions
so you can enjoy a safe and relaxed session.
There are areas for you to leave your belongings in the studio.
Yes! You can park on the same street as the studio; if there are no spaces there,
there is a large blue zone car park next to it.
Don’t worry we have water and drink dispensers.
Yes, we have showers and a changing area.
L’Escala is a town on the Costa Brava which is great for relaxing and enjoying nature, exploring its crystal clear bays, its forests, the streets full of history and the incredible bars and restaurants there.
L’Escala is a town on the Costa Brava which is great for relaxing and enjoying nature, exploring its crystal clear bays, its forests, the streets full of history and the incredible bars and restaurants there.
