What happens when a rebellious New York kid raised around yoga ends up arrested for armed robbery—and then dedicates his life to spiritual practice?
In this episode of Jamie's Corner, I sit down with senior Jivamukti Yoga teacher Jules Febre to discuss his remarkable journey from growing up around Sharon Gannon and David Life, to discovering yoga through personal hardship, to becoming one of the most respected teachers in the Jivamukti tradition.
We dive into suffering, karma, trauma, activism, veganism, ahimsa, parenting, spiritual bypassing, and one of the biggest questions facing the yoga community today:
Can someone truly practice nonviolence while continuing to eat animals?
Whether you're a yogi, vegan, activist, or simply someone trying to live with more compassion, this conversation offers a thoughtful and nuanced exploration of what it means to put spiritual principles into practice.
👇 Let us know in the comments:
Can someone fully embody ahimsa without being vegan?
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🕙 CHAPTER MARKERS:
00:00 What Makes a Great Teacher?
00:52 Meet Jules Febre
01:08 Growing Up Around Jivamukti Yoga
02:31 India at 13 & Rejecting Yoga
05:20 Arrested for Armed Robbery at 17
07:32 The Moment Yoga Changed Everything
08:13 Why Suffering Can Be a Teacher
12:13 How Yoga Helps Us Navigate Life
13:35 Holding Opposing Truths at Once
15:18 Asana, Presence & Awareness
16:06 Karma, Trauma & The Body Keeps the Score
19:26 Spiritual Bypassing Explained
20:56 The Responsibility of Yoga Teachers
23:28 Ahimsa, Veganism & Social Justice
24:57 How Can a Yogi Not Be Vegan?
26:08 Reducing Suffering vs. Vegan Identity
29:59 Teaching Beyond the Echo Chamber
31:25 Why Jules Became Vegan
35:15 Raising a Vegan Child
40:24 Parenting in a Non-Vegan World
41:32 Why Food Choices Feel So Personal
42:01 Staying Inspired After 20+ Years of Teaching
44:06 Learning Through Curiosity & Humility
46:08 Liberation Lab & Final Thoughts
47:26 Outro
