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Awake & Evolve: Cycle 2 – Splits Practice

The second cycle of Awake & Evolve workouts focuses on using the breath, building upper body stamina, and fostering a habit of regular meditation.

Mindith Rahmat

Written by Published on Feb 14, 2013

A.

Warming Up

This practice is most effective after a workout or a sweaty yoga practice. Go through 5-10 rounds of slow sun salutation to prepare the body for splits.

B.

Splits Practice

Slowly work your way into splits starting on the right side. Feel free to use any props you need. Be mindful and listen to your body, working with your breath to go deeper. If you have to stay lifted in a modified variation used blocks or a blanket for support. Stay in the pose for 10-15 breaths and repeat on the opposite side. Do this pose at least 2 rounds with any arm variations.

**Yogi’s Tip~ If you wish to go deeper in the pose and open the quadriceps and hip flexors then reach back and grab the back leg. Hold on to the ankle or toes as you maintain your balance in the pose for 10-15 more deep breaths.

Mindith Rahmat

About Mindith Rahmat

Mindith is a born mover. She has spent her life exploring various athletic disciplines, starting with ballet and modern dance from an early age. She went on to become a E-RYT 500 certified yoga therapist and teacher and discovered CrossFit after the birth of her daughter.

Mindith coached CrossFit at a number of boxes near her home in Southern California, which lead to her involvement in Russian kettlebells and Olympic weightlifting. She has coached a wide variety of populations and cares deeply for women’s health, specializing in pregnancy and postpartum fitness. She is currently studying the principles of Natural Movement and Kettlebell Sport, and is working to complete an additional teacher training in the Taoist art of Yin Yoga with Master Paulie Zink.

Mindith founded Breaking Muscle in 2011. Over 5 million people a month have visited the site, hundreds of thousands of them follow Breaking Muscle on social media, nearly 2,000 coaches have written or appeared on its pages, and there are thousands of free, fully-formed training plans freely available. Breaking Muscle has won numerous awards in the industry and is recognized for pioneering new approaches to fitness and coaching techniques. In 2021, Breaking Muscle was acquired by Barbend. Mindith continues to devote time to her kids, pursue her doctorate in psychology, do research, and teach.

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