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Yoga Sequences, Cycle 6: Jivamukti-inspired Sequences, Week 4

Cycle 6 of the yoga sequences workouts will focus on learning and practicing the Jivamukti style of yoga.

Mindith Rahmat

Written by Mindith Rahmat Last updated on August 25, 2014

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 Four: Focus on inversions and meditation

Dhyana and Shastra
The last two of the five Jivamukti tenets: dhyana is the practice of meditation and shastra is the focus and study of ancient yogic teachings and sanskrit.

Day One: Short flow

  • 3x Sun Salutes A Series
  • 1x Jivamukti A Series
  • Shoulderstand *35 breaths
  • Plow
  • Knees to Ears
  • Fish
  • Headstand *40 breaths
  • Child’s Pose *10 breaths
  • Meditation *5 minutes
  • Savasana *5 minutes

Day Two: Long flow

  • Jivamukti Magic Ten
  • 5x Sun Salutes A Series
  • 3x Jivamukti A Series
  • Shoulderstand *35 breaths
  • Plow
  • Knees to Ears
  • Fish
  • Headstand *40 breaths
  • Child’s Pose *10 breaths
  • Meditation *10 minutes
  • Savasana *10 minutes
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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