Rocket Training Intensive

Learn the Rocket…

Teach the Rocket…

Larry Schultz created the Rocket routine, a series of postures based on a modification of the traditional Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga primary and intermediate series, to renew energy and vitality in the body. This vibrant routine is called the "Rocket" because, "it gets you there faster." 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.

The Training

You will learn the Rocket routine in detail, learn the mechanics of “flying”, and learn the method and nuances helpful in teaching the Rocket. A Rocket video and training manual come as part of the curriculum.

Rocket I

Every rocket sequence is made up of 4 parts. Starting with traditional ashtanga suryanamskaras, the sequence moves onto a original standing sequence, full of standard standing poses as well as arm balances to build strength and protect joints. On the floor, yogis will recognize the sequence as being a modification of the seated primary series. The series finishes off with the tradional ashtanga finishing series.

Rocket II

Building on the same standing series as Rocket I, Rocket II diverges when it comes to the seated series. Based on the back bending sequence of the seated intermediate series of ashtanga, this sequence complements the forward folds of Rocket I, laying the foundations of building a strong practice.

Rocket III

Designed as a way to finish off the week, this sequence is a combination of both Rocket I and Rocket II. Combining the twisted and folds into a dynamic sequence designed to build strenght and flexibility.

Program Components

Flying is made possible by combining multiple aspects of yoga that when put together allow you to move and maintain a sense of levitation or flight in your practice. Principals you will learn include:

Breath
Forward and backward bends
Scripting techniques
The first chapter of the Sutras of Patanjali
Adjustments
Practice drills
140 Ashtanga postures in the Rocket system sequenced by days of the week
Abdominal strength and control
Full body strengthening including hand, wrist, shoulder, and back development
Stacking methods for inversions
Drishti (the integration of eye focus into your practice)

Learning the “Mechanics of Flight”

Flying is the ability to move fluidly through your practice in sections that require balancing on your hands while your feet are off the ground: Areas covered include:

Weight Transfer into the hands
Floating back and forth in the Sun Salutations
Jump backs from seated postures
Inversions and handstands from standing postures
Arm balances and inversions from seated positions
Creating fluid movement throughout you practice
Floating with control vs. ballistics

Arm Balancing an Inversions

Balancing on your hands has many invigorating benefits. Some of the arm balancing and inversion techniques taught include:

Headstand, elbow stand, scorpion, handstands (multiple variations), crow posture, side crow, one legged crow, “crazy eight” posture, tripod headstand, peacock posture, and much more.