Add some spark to your practice!  Energize your body and illuminate your soul as you plug into Source.  Julie will guide you through an energizing sequence as you discover your inner light and awaken your spirit. 

Electric Yoga taught by Julie Mitchell is on Tuesday mornings from 9:40-11:00am. 

Classes are held at Sports Club Kahana in West Maui (Lahaina side). 

Interview with Julie
How did you get into yoga?

I kind of stumbled upon yoga at a gym in 1991.  I was hoping it would open my body and be a compliment to all the Belly Dancing I was doing.  Little did I know that yoga was going to take me on a fantastic journey opening much more than just my body.

Why did you start teaching?

It was natural for me to want to share and guide others through this life changing movement, yoga.  I feel deeply blessed for the opportunity to guide people through something as special as themselves.

Who are your most influential yoga teachers and how did they inspire you?

Ateeka showed me how movement is poetry in motion and how to live my truth as love and light.  Jason Nemer and Jenny Sauer-Klein showed me we can do anything with practice and intention and how we can dive deeper into our selves with the support of a partner in AcroYoga.  Sharon Gannon and David Life inspired me to play music that evokes our spirit.  Shiva Rea inspired the dancer in me to move through Vinyasa as a fluid dance – fun and creative!

What is your teaching style?

I teach many different styles such as restorative, gentle, vinyasa, dynamic and AcroYoga.  First of all, it must be fun and full of Bhakti (devotion).  I guide all classes with a deep sense of intuition and the knowledge of what has worked for me over the last 20 years of practicing.  I encourage your heart to open wide as you discover your inner light and awaken your spirit as you listen to your inner Guru, the breath.

Do you think yoga is for everyone?  Why or why not?

Absolutely YES!  You always feel better after yoga!!  There are so many different styles of yoga that you can find one that matches your needs,  whether it be to rest and restore, to strengthen and tone, to unwind gently, to chant and sing, to be silent and meditate, or even to do acrobatic yoga.  There is something for everyone.  Yoga will take you on a wonderful journey deep inside of who you really are - beautiful, peaceful, whole and complete.

What do you think the overall message is for yoga?

Metta (unconditional love) for everyone and everything.  Be present, here and now.  It is such a gift, that’s why it is called PRESENT.  Peace to you and everyone.  Om shanti, shanti, shanti Om.