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 Seven
Day One: Jivamukti Short and Powerful Sequence
* 10 breaths each pose
- Downward Dog
- Standing Forward Bend
- Yogi Squat
- Teepee Twist
- Seated Twist
- Table Top
- Seated Meditation
Day Two: Jivamukti Connect and Let Go Sequence
- Jivamukti Magic Ten
- Seated Meditation
- Standing Forward Bend
- Lunge *right
- Downward Dog
- Lunge *left
- Downward Dog
- Forward Bend
- Triangle *on each side
- Revolved Triangle *on each side
- Standing Forward Bend
- Lunge *right
- Downward Dog
- Lunge *left
- Downward Dog
- Standing Forward Bend *with shoulder release
- Wide Legged Forward Bend
- Downward Dog
- 1/2 Moon *left
- Revolved 1/2 Moon
- Wide Legged Forward Bend *with shoulder release
- Downward Dog
- 1/2 Moon *left
- Revolved 1/2 Moon
- Seated Twist
- Double Pigeon *right
- Wide Legged Forward bend
- Seated Twist
- Double Pigeon *left
- Wide Legged Forward bend with Twist
- Star
- Shoulderstand
- Plow
- Fish
- Seated Meditation