Aleksei Zukov

I started doing Bikram Yoga in 2009 and then segwayed to Jivamukti and Ashtanga Yoga in 2010. I was certified to teach Jivamukti Yoga in 2013 by Sharon Gannon and David Life. My challenging Vinyasa style asana practice stems from and reflects my background in martial arts and acrobatics. I base my classes on the 5 pillars of Jivamukti Yoga: Ahimsa (non-harming), Dhyana (meditation), Nada (sound), Shastra (scripture), Bhakti (devotion).

What does Yoga mean to you?

Yoga is a powerful tool that when studied and applied transforms an individual's life and turns him/her towards happiness-away from illusory physical existence and back towards our common Divine nature, towards God.

Favourite yoga position?

N/A

Favourite meal or snack?

NO meat, NO fish, NO eggs.

Favourite Inspirational quote or saying?

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare, Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare.

Who is your greatest influence?

My son Alexander, my wife Emily, my parents, Srila Prabhupada, O.G Torsunov, Stewart Gilchrist, Cat Alip-Douglas and many more.

If you were stuck on a desert island which three items would you take?

1. Copy of Srimad Bhagavatam 2. Copy of Bhagavad Gita 3. Copy of Vijnana Bhairava Tantra.