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AlivenYoga

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Heth Patel

Jeff is a trained Isha Hatha yoga teacher. He spend 5+ months training in India which is amazing. So far I have been able learn yogasanas, surya kriya, and bhuta shuddhi with Jeff. He is very passionate and involved when transmitting this knowledge. Jeff is always willing to help and checks in frequently to make sure I have everything I need. I highly recommend talking to Jeff and he will suggest the best practices according to your current needs.

Josh Baker

I wasn't sure what to expect going into the experience having never done yoga. I was open and excited to learn something new. After 3 days in a row things started to come together. I never realized how beneficial this practice would be to my overall health and wellness. It's helped me with mobility and flexibility but also helped me to practice mindfulness and still my thoughts. Jeff is an expert and absolutely elite in his training ability. I couldn't have asked for a better teacher and experience! Don't hesitate to book a session with Jeff!!

Andy Secor

Working with Jeff fundamentally changed my perception of what Yoga is and the impact it can have. I am already feeling different in a variety of ways and cannot wait to see what new things unfold as I continue these practices. Jeff clearly "walks the walk," and is remarkably knowledgeable on these subjects. Highly recommended to anyone; it will change your life.

Aditya Bojjam

I learnt Surya Kriya about a month ago from Jeff. The flexibility and balance it has brought to me is tremendous. Jeff made sure he provided me the right ambience and instructions. He corrected each and every posture with care. Also, Jeff was always in touch after the program to check my progress and was very happy to answer questions if any . I am looking forward to learn more hatha yoga practices from Jeff. I also recommend people having nasal congestion to learn Jala Neeti process of Isha from Jeff, It helped me miraculously. I could totally feel sanctity of isha program through Jeff and highly recommend his programs

Peter Jensen

Jeff is a joy to learn from. He possesses a unique ability to combine rigorous discipline with patience and compassion in his teaching. He always meets you where you are in the process, encouraging you to go further while paying attention to what your body is telling you. I’ve found this balance to be inspiring and challenging in the most positive sense of the word. Isha Hatha Yoga transformed my life. I’ve practiced Hatha yoga on and off for over twenty years. With Isha, the practice empowers me to practice every day. I get up in the morning and I move into prayer, invocation, and yoga. The classical approach keeps me rooted in the ancient traditions. Practicing Isha Hatha Yoga ripples into the rest of my life, giving me joy, focus, and discipline in a way I haven’t experienced with any other school of yoga or martial arts. I recommend studying Isha Hatha Yoga with Jeff to anyone, no matter their age of ability level.

Paulo Pagliari

I have been doing hatha yoga for about 5 years now. I had not had a correction session in over three years. I found out that Jeff was the Isha Teacher for the Minneapolis area in July 2022. I reached out to Jeff and he responded very promptly and told me he would be available whenever I needed. I live about two hours away from the cities and dont go there very often, unless when I have meetings. This past wk I found out I had to go there for meetings and I reached out to Jeff in a very short notice. He was so amazing and was able to work around my schedule to make sure I got the corrections I needed. We planed for a two hour session, but his guidance was so insightful that the correction session went over three hours. It has been a few days now after this session and I already feel how much deeper the practice has become. I am amazed at how Jeff was able to patiently sit there and watch and check for all minute details of what I was doing wrong and then inform me for how to make the changes needed. I think Minnesota is very blessed to have Jeff as an Isha Teacher and I very strongly recommend Jeff for any one who is thinking about starting their journey for inner discovery!

Katie Escobar

Leaning Surya Kriya with Jeff was a wonderful experience and continues to be transformative on many levels. I’ve enjoyed the peace and feeling of reset each morning with the practice. Also experiencing increased joy, less mental busy-ness, more patience & more sustained energy throughout the day!

Kelle Sanchez

I found Jeff on Google and decided to work with him based on numerous glowing reviews. I'm so glad I did. The reviews were right on point. I knew nothing of Isha Hatha or Surya Kriya prior to meeting Jeff. I was a little hesitant because I am 51 years old and the extent of my physical activity for the past 5 years has been daily walks. Jeff's approach is to "meet you where you are at" physically. He was patient, kind and able to offer modifications when needed. The daily practice of Surya Kriya has become something I look forwad to. I feel at once more calm and energized. I cannot thank Jeff enough for sharing his knowledge and the gift of Isha Hatha yoga.

Christopher Gregory

The two-day intensive yoga seminar I was able to take under Jeff's guidance was an excellent experience! His direction was effective, professional, realistic, and compassionate. The classes and choreography are well-designed and achievable...even for a relative beginner like myself. The flow, poses, and exercises taught have become a regular part of my morning, and I'm grateful to have this practice accessible independently of a class setting...I just clear some space in my living room (or hotel if I'm on the road) and rock it out! In a calm, present way, of course. Much thanks!

Danny

Jeff is a fantastic teacher that any aspiring yoga practitioner would be fortunate to have. He's my former boss, and when he invited to sign up for one of his yoga classes I knew it would be a worthwhile experience. As both a teacher and a boss, he takes the time to learn each individual's needs and preferences, and he explains things in a friendly and informative manner. His knowledge of yoga is extensive, as he spent a number of months learning and practicing at an intensive program in India. I would highly recommend anyone to take his class!

Chris Lysne

Jeff is a great yoga instructor! He walked me through the Hatha Yoga training making sure that I understood each step before moving on to the next. His follow up —post-training —has been fantastic. I’ve struggled with staying consistent in my practice and he has offered support, encouragement and helpful advice. I would highly recommend Jeff as a yoga teacher.

Divakar Khanna

Jeff is a fantastic Yoga teacher. He taught my 9 year old daughter beginner yoga practises and me and my wife advanced yoga practise. The best part was that he taught them both really well. Our daughter thoroughly enjoyed learning yoga. His knowledge of yoga practises is commendable and the best part is he knows how to relate to all age groups. We are looking forward to additional yoga sessions with Jeff in the future. :)

Lakshmi Sundaram

I am so grateful to Jeff for providing me an opportunity to learn Surya Kriya from him. He is a wonderful instructor and was so patient and gentle throughout the sessions. He also provides continuous support even after the program and makes sure my practice is going well. It's been 5 months since I started practicing the Surya Kriya daily and it has such a miraculous impact on my system. I feel I am much more flexible, balanced physically and mentally and I am free of menstrual related issues!!! Thank you so much Jeff and I am glad I got such an amazing instructor ☺️

Jestin Sorenson

Jeff is a wonderful yoga instructor! He is very detail oriented and meticulous when it comes to you getting the right positions and postures, in a good way. He is punctual and prices are fair. I can't recommend the Isha Hatha Yoga program enough. It has transformed my life in so many ways. If you live in the twin cities, learn an Isha program or two from Jeff and you can transform your life as well! But don't expect overnight results. Be consistent with the practice and it will happen!

John A.

Jeff is a fantastic yoga instructor and an even better person. My business partner and I had Jeff as an instructor, and learning the practices have been life changing to say the least! I feel much more clear and connected, energized, and grounded which definitely feels amazing, but it has also allowed me to show up as a better version of myself for the people in my life. The sessions were definitely intense at times, but would highly recommend working with Jeff! Thanks again for everything Jeff!

Michael N-O

My wife and I attended a two-day workshop. We both enjoyed it and the instruction was very easily understood. Jeff sets a very calming environment that made learning the process enjoyable. This is something I will do everyday for the rest of my life. I am already making plans for the next workshop in the Isha Yoga system! Thanks Jeff!

Sandeep V

The Isha Hatha yoga teachers are an extension of the organisation that work towards spreading Sadhguru's work outside the center, while maintaining the sancitity of the processes being offered. Jeff is definitely a prime example. Learning Surya Kriya from Jeff did not feel any different from learning a program at the Isha center. Jeff took immaculate care in making sure the ambiance was set for us to receive the process in the best possible way.

Santhosh Chunchu

Jeff is a well trained yoga teacher. The way he teaches step by step detail explanation will definitely makes you feel confidence in learning and that will helps you remember easily when we are practicing. I would definitely recommend his sessions who are really looking for Yoga classes. Thanks Jeff 🙏 …

Logan Holmer

I feel so blessed that I was able to go through the experience of a complete Isha Hatha Yoga program series with Jeff. These practices are so powerful and with Jeff's knowledge, support, and commitment to yoga and his clients, I was able to surpass my conditioned limits with much more grace then had I been on my own. Jeff prepares himself with his own practice each morning so he can be at his best to transmit the practices to you. I can't help but feel that Jeff is doing so much more for us under the surface of what we may initially perceive. Classes are smooth, organized, and set up so they are easily followed and retained. Jeff is very flexible and can meet you wherever you are at in your journey to help you forward. Most importantly, AlivenYoga is a place and experience where you can feel safe to let whatever you have buried away within you rise to the surface and find expression and have it met with nothing but compassion. Thank you, Jeff, for being a channel for us to receive these tools that allow us to morph and shape ourselves into the way we want to be; and thank you for being the light. Keep the flame lit!

Josh Savage

Jeff is a gifted instructor who clearly has done the work to embody the teaching. After three sessions I have been able to perform the yoga flow on my own without notes or watching a video. I love the freedom this gives me to workout independently. The practice makes me feel vibrant, which motivates me to wake up early perform the practice.

Rekha Vasa

Very happy I took up the Yogasanas again. Seeing so much difference already. Very blessed to have you here to teach us Isha Sadhguru yoga classes. 🙏🏽🙏🏽 …

Sahana Bhagavan

When I was looking for a Isha hata yoga teacher, I was so excited to find Jeff close to my place. Due to COVID situation, I was hesitant to take up a group class at his yoga studio. But he was so humble and passionate about teaching yoga that he agreed to take one on one class that too at my place. I was really moved by his gesture. I took Surya Kriya course and the experience was amazing. It was meditative and felt so much beyond just physical exercise. It made such a big impact on me that I rarely missed the practice till date. I highly recommend his service if you are interested in learning yoga in its purest and classical form.

Jaroslav Obuchov

Jeff is an amazing teacher and holds great tradition of Hatha yoga practice. Nothing like any other yoga class I've taken in western world. His approach and wisdom brings you right to the roots of ancient yogic principles. Powerful, transformative and life changing experience to say the least!!! Do yourself a favour and learn one of the most effective systems of yoga and re-engineer your body mind and spirit 🙏

Matt Neff

I highly recommend Jeff's hatha yoga teachings. He is a serious, experienced, conscientious, and astute instructor with a wealth of training and teaching know-how. The yoga practices offered by Jeff are different from common North American studio offerings in that they are serious take-home, DIY classical Hatha practices that one must stick to on a daily basis for real understanding and maximum benefit. In this, they're different from ongoing/week instructor-led studio-type classes. The practices are offered by Isha Foundation, the nonprofit of yogi and mystic Sadguru Jaggi Vasudev. (Definitely check him out on YouTube before you take any classes with Jeff, in case you're not familiar). The practices are exacting and detail-rich -- all Isha Yoga teachers undergo 5 months of intensive (and I mean intensive) training in order to teach the practices they offer, and they are entirely upon the student to continue them once one has learned them! Don't take one of these classes lightly. That being said, the benefits are tremendous. I learned Angamardana from Jeff and it's had an incredible effect on my strength, flexibility, and energy levels, and I even have fun doing it. Check out Isha's site to learn about the various hatha practices offered before you pick one. My only qualm with Jeff is that he lives 4 hours away from me! Take advantage of him if you're lucky enough to be close to his yoga offerings.

Arvind Sharma

I have completed Angamardana, Yogasanas, Surya Kriya and Bhuta Shuddhi review sessions with Jeff. Jeff was thorough and methodical in his approach - through careful scrutiny he fixed some key imbalances in my poses. He further coached me through details that helped me acheive a deeper experience in my practices. Having a seasoned teacher such as Jeff is essential for accruing maximum yoga benefit. I thoroughly recommend his sessions for any new or seasoned practitioner who is looking to train in traditional and classical yogic forms.

Milind Misra

Jeff helped my daughter learn Angamardana a few weeks before she started high school. The first month of high school has been physically and emotionally challenging for her. She enrolled in marching band and has a schedule packed with honors courses. As a parent it is heartening to see my daughter develop the discipline required to establish her yoga practice. It certainly shows in how she has successfully managed to navigate the rigors of her new routine. In her own words: “As a girl who has just started high school, I feel like the Angamardana practice has helped me a lot. I am definitely better physically, and mentally too. I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to carry an extremely heavy backpack around all day, or do things in my marching band, and just normal things people do without a problem, such as sitting in one place or standing for a very long time. Most of it I really wasn’t able to do before starting this practice and now I can. I feel like I have more energy, I get better sleep, and I am able to focus on different things for long periods of time thanks to Angamardana. Jeff was a great teacher too, he explained the process well and helped in pointing out any errors and small things that matter. I’m glad I started when I did, and plan on continuing this practice for a while.”

Linda Bell

I would highly recommend Jeff as a Yoga instructor. I found him to be knowledgeable, focused, patient and caring. He's also offers follow up after the initial session(s) by providing ongoing support and encouragement.

Chau Banh

Jeff is totally into yoga the Isha way! He strictly follows Isha's materials ensuring the content received is original with utmost respect to Sadhguru's spirit of raising humanity consciousness one person at a time while effectively showing his passion for your success by being 💯% present for you, positively reinforcing the details ensure you did them correctly, and consistently checking in with you on your progress. He not only takes the time to listen to your yoga goal but also very willing to share his journey with you and go with your pace. I feel he's genuinely interested in helping me with my goal of being fit at physical, mental, emotional, and energy based levels. He's knowledgeable on Isha's teachings. I would recommend his service if you are in the area and interested in practicing Isha's Hatha Yoga without traveling to Isha's centers.

Natalie P

The workshop that I participated in recently completely changed my life. As a young person struggling with scoliosis and unrelenting chronic tension and pain in my back and neck and consistent inflammation throughout my entire body now for about a decade, I have felt existentially hopeless and drained from the constant and unforgiving battle on a daily basis to just feel “OK.” When I signed up for the workshop, I had high hopes but realistic expectations. I have spent thousands of dollars on body work, stretch therapy, physical therapy, and conventional yoga classes to find some relief, however, always met with very temporary or no relief. After the first day of the workshop, I felt tangible relief to the degree that I was speechless. I honestly couldn’t possibly fathom that I would ever have a single day again in my life, feeling so light, pain and tension free, energized and physically and emotionally cohesive. After the second day, I left feeling like I had a completely different body.. the body I always dreamed of having again—one that felt good and pain and tension free. Several days later—the best days of my life—I still can’t believe what a different human and life I now am able to lead. Transformed in so many profound ways, I have continued the practice daily and use the tools shared by Jeff to now live a whole life again, pain and tension free. Unbelievable. I cannot speak highly enough for the gift that Jeff has shared. This is extremely personal for me and completely changed my life in ways I never imagined were possible. I am eternally grateful for the experience and knowledge gained. There are no words to adequately describe this for me. All I can say is thank you Jeff, from the bottom of my heart. Thank you.

Priyanka Nepal

Thank you Jeff for sharing your energy, passion and dedication of classical hatha yoga with our kids. We are so blessed to have found you, thank you for taking them in and igniting their curiosity about life and yoga. The practices have made a big impact in their focus and attention in school and their health and wellbeing. Their mood is calmer and they are much at ease with daily rhythm of life. Pranam

Akhil Miryala

I learned Surya kriya from Jeff about a month and a half ago and I am so happy I decided to because doing the practice every day has given me more focus, joy, and peace of mind. I am looking forward to experiencing more of these benefits as I continue the practice.

Madhu Anrj

If you are wondering if you forgot the Hatha Yoga practices, or are new to Hatha Yoga, don’t worry, meet Jeff. He is a great teacher and will guide you through every step.

Michael Harinen

I’ve never felt more connected to my body and quiet in my mind in a short amount of time. I highly recommend learning from Jeff if you desire a yoga practice for inner-transformation. This is a practice I’ll carry with me. Thank you, Jeff!

jimmy parkour

Amazing workshop would recommend to anyone. Can be difficult but feel as amazing when your done great teacher!

J Peterson

Friendly and professional. Great follow up support. The practices taught here are amazing.

Otis Smallwood

Amazing Experience!

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