How to Do Jivamukti Yoga
Jivamukti Yoga is a relatively new addition to the centuries-old tradition of yoga. This specific type of stretching, breathing and meditating has its roots in the idea of liberation while living. This form of yoga is designed to help you in all aspects of your life. While there are countless studios around the country that offer this yoga, here are some steps to help you do Jivamukti Yoga.
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Instructions
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Learn the basic poses of Jivamukti Yoga. These are relatively easy moves that are quite similar to stretching and are designed as a simple gateway to more complex moves. Do the Virabhadrasana I by standing upright and lunging forward in a fluid motion. Do the Hanumanasana by standing upright then spreading your legs until you are doing the splits on the floor in a fluid motion.
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Select music to play while you perform Jivamukti Yoga. The inventors of Jivamukti Yoga believed a soothing, relaxing music is key to helping your mind focus on the philosophical practices of yoga.
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Practice breathing techniques while doing Jivamukti Yoga. The basic principle of breathing is to exhale deeply while performing a strenuous pose and inhale while moving into a relaxed pose. The philosophical perspective on breathing deals heavily with balancing the spirit.
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Move into more advanced poses, which most likely look like the dexterous positions newcomers associate with yoga. Do the dhanurasana pose, where the person holds her feet behind her back forming an "O" shape. Another pose is the Pincha Mayurasana, which is similar to a handstand except it involves the forearms and hands.
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Be one with yourself and relax your body when testing your flexibility with Jivamukti Yoga. By concentrating on the motions at hand, you can completely relax your body using this type of yoga.
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