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Yoga

Vinyasa ยท Yin ยท Kundalini ยท Ashtanga โ€” cycle phase mapped

Morning Primer (5 min โ€” daily)

Before deep work begins โ€” awakens body without depleting energy

1

Cat-cow ร— 10 (spinal awakening)

2

Downward dog hold ร— 5 breaths

3

Low lunge (each side) ร— 5 breaths

4

Standing forward fold

5

Mountain pose โ€” set intention

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Vinyasa

Follicular & Ovulatory

Flow-based practice linking breath with movement. Dynamic, building heat.

Best for: Strength, cardiovascular capacity, coordination

Sun Salutation A ร— 5Sun Salutation B ร— 3Standing sequenceBalance posesBackbendsHip openersInversionsSavasana
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Yin

Luteal & Menstrual

Long-hold poses (3-5 min) targeting deep connective tissue โ€” fascia, ligaments, joints.

Best for: Joint health, flexibility, parasympathetic nervous system, recovery

ButterflyDragon (each side)Sleeping swan (each side)CaterpillarReclined twist (each side)Child's pose hold
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Kundalini

Ovulatory โ€” peak energy

Kriya-based practice using breath, movement, chanting, and mudra to activate energy.

Best for: Energy activation, nervous system resilience, spiritual grounding

Tuning in (Ong Namo)Warm-up kriyaMain kriya (40 min)MeditationSavasanaClosing mantra
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Ashtanga

Follicular โ€” building phase

Fixed sequence of postures performed in precise order with specific breath count (vinyasa count).

Best for: Strength, discipline, heat generation, full-body integration

Primary Series openingStanding sequencePrimary seated sequenceClosing sequence

Training Protocol

โ€ข Morning primer daily (5 min) โ€” non-negotiable, part of morning ritual

โ€ข Full practice 3-4ร— per week โ€” style selected by cycle phase

โ€ข Menstrual phase: Yin only. No inversions during heavy days

โ€ข Ovulatory phase: Full Vinyasa or Kundalini โ€” leverage peak energy

โ€ข Yoga after ancient practices on the same day (never before)

โ€ข Resistance training days โ†’ Yin in the evening as recovery