The basics of ashtanga yoga cannot be learned enough. Because yoga practice is progressive it is important to go through this manual, Ashtanga Yoga As Taught By Shri K Pattabhi Jois, in the order it is presented. However, if you are having difficulty with any of the postures go back to the beginning. Keep in mind that the true source of understanding is in the basic principals underlying the asanas. Take your time and learn the fundamentals of the practice. Go slowly. Never force or push yourself into a posture, be patient, and all will come in time.What’s the rush?
Flickr Photo album of creator of the Rocket, Larry Schultz, helping students understand the workings of the Rocket Yoga practice during a rocket training at AstaYoga.
K. Pattabhi Jois once called Larry Schultz the original bad man of Ashtanga. His group of highly trained It's Yoga Ashtanga Rocket Yogi's are the bad yogi's of Ashtanga.Do a handstand and join the club.
For over 12 years, the It's Yoga program has been certifying lovers of yoga around the world. The It's Yoga training supports students in deepening their understanding and relationship to the practice by studying the basic ingredients: breath, bandhas and dristi. With revolutionary methods to make the practice accessible and appropriate, our approach is modern, therapeutic, challenging, supportive and steeped in tradition.
It's Yoga support each student as they develop, deepen, appreciate and expand their understanding of their true authentic self. Through basic study of philosophy, personal alignment, modifications of classical poses, pranayama practices, and individual instruction, this intimate training is sure to be a life enhancing experience.
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.
It’s Yoga started as a dream almost 30 years ago and has now developed into a global community of like-minded individuals with a deep appreciation for the Ashtanga Vinyasa practice.
The It’s Yoga System brings the ancient practice of Ashtanga to the modern student of Yoga.
With great respect for the benefits of the practice, It's Yoga have expanded routines, trainings, retreats, workshops and continuing education programs all designed to invite inquisitors to share in the gifts of this life enhancing practice.
, in the order it is presented. However, if you are having difficulty with any of the postures go back to the beginning. Keep in mind that the true source of understanding is in the basic principals underlying the asanas. Take your time and learn the fundamentals of the practice. Go slowly. Never force or push yourself into a posture, be patient, and all will come in time.What’s the rush?
