Rocket Yoga
About Rocket Yoga
Rocket Yoga is a dynamic, accessible modification of Ashtanga yoga that encourages creative expression and 'flying' into challenging poses. Known for its philosophy that 'it's okay to fall out of a pose,' it makes advanced yoga more approachable.
Origins
Created by Larry Schultz in the late 1980s in San Francisco. Schultz studied with Pattabhi Jois and developed Rocket as a way to make Ashtanga more accessible while maintaining its power and heat-building qualities.
Philosophy
Yoga should be accessible, fun, and challenging. Embraces the idea that falling out of poses is part of learning. Encourages students to 'rocket' into their potential.
Characteristics
Modified Ashtanga sequences (Primary and Intermediate)
Creative freedom and modifications encouraged
Arm balances and challenging poses integrated early
Philosophy of 'it's okay to fall out'
Dynamic flowing movements
Heat-building sequences
Less rigid than traditional Ashtanga
Encourages playfulness and exploration
What This Style Focuses On
Quick Stats
Breathing Style
Ujjayi pranayama with strong focus on breath-movement connection, similar to Ashtanga but with more freedom
Ideal For
- ✓Intermediate to advanced practitioners
- ✓Students wanting to challenge themselves
- ✓Those who like creative, dynamic practice
- ✓People interested in arm balances
- ✓Students seeking less rigid structure than Ashtanga