Jivamukti Yoga is a modern style of yoga patented by David Life and Sharon Gannon in 1984. This holistic approach focuses on the vigorous practice of yoga poses, the study of philosophy, sound, and meditation to guide us towards the path of enlightenment through compassion for all beings. Jivamukti Yoga emphasizes animal rights, veganism, environmentalism, and social activism, and defines itself as a style of yoga with an avant-garde approach.