Rocket Workshop Leykosia
Rocket Yoga 13/1/18 & 14/1/18
with Dimitrios Dibelo
The seminar includes: Analysis of each asana, alignments and use of aids, Hands on adjustments Use of Ujjayi breathing, energy bandhas, focusing points (drishtis) and incorporation into practice Pranayama, Philosophy, Chanting Duration: 12 hours, which will be gradually completed in four 3-hour courses
Participation fee: 180 € early bird till 1/12/17 late bird 220 €
Saturday 10:00 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 17:00
Sunday 10:00 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 17:00
more info at: +357 99 939315 paxjuly@gmail.com
What Is Rocket Yoga?
Rocket Yoga is a modification of the traditional Ashtanga Yoga and was put together by a person called Larry Schultz, who studied Ashtanga Yoga under the expert K. Pattabhi Jois for nine years in Mysore.
Rocket Yoga is an attempt by Larry to make Ashtanga Yoga more accessible to western practitioners. It was in the 1980s in San Francisco that he developed Rocket Yoga. The name was given by Bob Weir of ‘The Grateful Dead’ band because he thought Rocket Yoga was quick and easy.
It is. Rocket Yoga is fast-paced and has a dynamic flow. Its structure is similar to that of Ashtanga Yoga, consisting of Surya Namaskar, standing poses, seated poses, twists, and bends.
In Rocket Yoga, students can modify and make their interpretation of the traditional asana. If they get stuck with a pose, they can either skip it or find easier ways to practice it instead of rigidly sticking to the pattern.
Therefore, Rocket Yoga becomes widely accessible, enabling even those with physical problems to try it. It is a smooth process of breath and movement. It may look like a purely physical process, but it helps clear your mind as well.
What makes Rocket Yoga stand apart is that it breaks the concept of hierarchy. You can pick and choose the asanas and practice them without necessarily following a linear format.
No wonder it has many celebrity followers like Madonna, Willem Dafoe, Sting, and Christy Turlington!
Rocket Yoga is divided into three categories. They are:
Rocket I
Rocket I is similar to the primary series of Ashtanga Yoga that focuses on hip openers, forward bends, and core strength. It also includes the Rocket special arm balances and inversions.
Rocket II
The Rocket II is a modification of the second series of Ashtanga Yoga. It consists of backbend techniques and spinal twists of seated poses of the Ashtanga intermediate series that complement Rocket I well.
Rocket III
Rocket III brings together the poses of Rocket I and Rocket II. It includes all the twists, the folds, and the balances to help you build strength and flexibility.
