Sharon Gannon is a 21st century Renaissance woman who excels in many spiritual, artistic, and social mediums. She is a legend in the yoga and vegan worlds and is best known for creating, along with David Life, Jivamukti Yoga - a path to enlightenment through compassion for all beings. Her New York City Jivamukti studio has inspired thousands around the globe – leading to over 30 centers, affiliates and a community dedicated to compassionate living.

Sharon is a pioneer in teaching yoga as spiritual activism and is credited for making yoga cool - relating ancient teachings of yoga to the modern world. She is a musician and is a featured vocalist on many CDs including Sharanam, which is her solo album. She has produced numerous yoga-related DVDs and is the author of several books, including Jivamukti Yoga, The Art of Yoga, Cats and Dogs are People Too!, and Yoga and Vegetarianism. Her writing has appeared in numerous publications.

Sharon Gannon has also changed the way we think about compassionate eating and brings spirituality into the kitchen. Now, she brings the recipes that she has been cooking with friends and family to the written page with the release of her new book, Simple Recipes for Joy: More than 200 Delicious Vegan Recipes - a beautiful, hard cover, cookbook filled with delicious meals for the senses and the soul.  Visit www.simplerecipesforjoy.com

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