EDITOR’S NOTE: Yoga Sequences are written by Breaking Muscle founder Mindith Rahmat. Mindith is an E-RYT 500 Certified Yoga Therapist and Teacher. Mindith has studied under illuminating yoga teachers including, Joseph and Lillian LePage, Baron Baptiste, Bryan Kest, Shiva Rea, Rod Stryker, and recently with Master Paulie Zink.
Jivamukti Yoga
The Jivamukti Yoga method and philosophy were developed by co-founders Sharon Gannon and David Life. Jivamukti Yoga classes are usually accompanied by uplifting and powerful music which enhance the experience of the yoga practice.
Jivamukti’s philosophy is expressed through the five tenets of ahimsa, bhakti, dhyana, nada and shastra. The first four weeks of this program will consist of beginner sequences and the last four weeks will incorporate the Jivamukti method in flows. Hold all poses for five breaths unless otherwise indicated in the sequence.
Week Five
Day One: Jivamukti short sequence
- Downward Facing Dog – 10 breaths
- Standing Forward Bend – 10 breaths?
- Squat – 10 breaths?
- Teepee Twist – 5 breaths *to each side?
- Seated Spinal Twist – 5 breaths *to each side?
- Table Top – 10 breaths?
- Handstand – 15 to 25 breaths?
- Chest Stretch – 5 breaths
- Side Bending – 2 breaths *to each side?
- Spinal Roll – 16 breath sequence
Day Two: Jivamukti split sequence
- Mountain Pose
- 5x Jivamukti A Series
Right Side:
- Low Lunge
- Downward Facing Dog
- Half Splits
- Three-Limbed Forward Bend
- Revolved Side Angle Pose
- High Lunge
- Intense Side Stretch
- Wide-Legged Standing Forward Bend
- Half Hero Pose
- Low Lunge
- Downward-Facing Dog
- Splits * hold for 1 minute
Left Side:
- Low Lunge
- Downward Facing Dog
- Half Splits
- Three-Limbed Forward Bend
- Revolved Side Angle Pose
- High Lunge
- Intense Side Stretch
- Wide-Legged Standing Forward Bend
- Half Hero Pose
- Low Lunge
- Downward-Facing Dog
- Splits * hold for 1 minute
