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What is Rocket Yoga?

Larry Schultz created the Rocket routines, a series of postures based on a modification of the traditional Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Primary and Intermediate series. There are 3 original series referred to as Rocket 1, Rocket 2, and Rocket 3. The Rocket routines renew energy and vitality in the body by working directly on the joints and stimulating all of our bodies systems.

For teachers, the Rocket routines offer a creative outlet for them to express themselves honestly in their personal practice, while offering an intelligent system based on set sequences that can safely guide the general public through the flow of breath and asana.

Larry says, “The Rocket is designed to wake up the nervous system and feed it the precious prana it craves while promoting a spirit of change and freedom in the practice.” Larry developed this routine while touring as the yoga teacher for the Grateful Dead! Bob Weir is given credit for coining the name ”Rocket” and its catch phrase.

The Classes and Workshops:

Bookings are available for each class & workshop or as a day-bundle or a weekend-bundle.

THE ROCKET I

Friday 12:30 – 14:30

Rocket I (aka. Mixed Levels) is a sequence modification of the standing postures in classic Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. Standing series begins with Utkatasana and brings the warrior postures to the front of the standing series. The Rocket I guides students through a unique twist on leg strengthening, hip opening and balancing by doing all poses on the right side first, and then repeating on the left side.

The standing poses are linked in such as a way that the body increases heat as you move deeper into each pose. Over the years, we have found that this technique speeds up the process of strengthening the body while enhancing one’s endurance and stamina by specifically stimulating the sympathetic nervous system, while maintaining proper bandha control to balance out the parasympathetic. This produces a power state where the student is highly alert and extremely tranquil at the same time.

The seated series is the modified primary seated series. Students are introduced to inversions like handstands and elbow stands for the first time as the subsequences and transitions begin to show themselves within the skeleton sequences.

THE ROCKET II

Saturday 11.30 – 14:30

The Rocket II standing series is the same sequence modification as the Rocket I. The standing postures Utthita Hasta Padangustasana and Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana are omitted. The Rocket II standing series is designed to quickly prepare the student for beginning the seated series, while still covering the fundamental 11+ standing postures.

The seated series is a modification of the traditional second series, which introduces the student to third, fourth, and fifth series postures through unique vinyasa transitions that build the body strength up after it has released all toxins and stiffness from practicing the Primary series.

It is a combination of nerve cleansing and awakening.

SALUTATIONS AND JUMPS WORKSHOP

Friday 14:40 – 16:40

Every Rocket practice starts with sun salutations so it is very important to understand how our body and mind should work during them. In this workshop we will work on the poses and transitions during salutations understanding how to create the vinyasa movement combining breathing techniques and bandhas activation.

We will cover different drills and variations for this sequence including jump backs and forward as well as floating so any student can deepen their understanding and confidence to improve their yoga practice.

BACKBENDS WORKSHOP

Saturday 15:00 – 17:00

Backbends are known to be a group of asanas that many people can find challenging both physically and mentally. However, this is often the feeling when you are not approaching them properly.

In this workshop we will work on the fundamental alignment principles and techniques to practice backbends safely. We will focus on spinal mobility and strength, going through the main asanas included in this group and integrating the role of our breath and muscles.

The workshop is recommended for any student interested in deepening their backbend practice, since we will cover both smooth variations using props as well as more advanced versions of the asanas.

HANDSTAND WORKSHOP

Sunday 14:50 – 16:30

Inversions as a part of our yoga practice help us to develop confidence as well as balance and strength. In this workshop you will gain a clear understanding of inverted asanas, applying the three key elements needed to master them: anatomy, bandas and breathing.

In order to achieve each posture we will practice warm-ups and drills and you will also learn variations using props to help you explore the sense of balance and control.

This workshop is a great opportunity to bring your practice to the next level and reinforce your self-confidence to include this group of asanas as part of it.

For more information please contact David directly through Instagram @davidrocketyoga

Photo by: David Cabezas