Rocket Yoga Your Guide to Progressive Ashtanga Vinyasa

Break free from the limitations of classical ashtanga yoga with the  progressive and dynamic practice of Rocket® yoga. This modern style of  yoga is rooted in traditional ashtanga but allows for more freedom of  movement based on individual anatomy and fosters empowerment through  creativity, endurance, and rhythm.

Rocket®Yoga: Your Guide to  Progressive Ashtanga Vinyasa presents the beauty and benefits of Rocket  yoga—from its history and philosophy to the sequences and practices  unique to its style. You'll begin your journey with nine guided  activities to prepare for your practice, covering aspects of yoga such  as drishtis, bandhas, breathing techniques, and mudras. Then explore the  asana library, packed with hundreds of stunning color photographs and  detailed instructions for more than 90 poses, consisting of standing,  seated, inversion, and rest postures. Nearly every pose includes  modifications to adapt the movements to your body—making Rocket yoga  ideal for your personal needs.

Next, move through the traditional  ashtanga series before adding a new dimension to your practice with  five Rocket yoga series. Each Rocket yoga series has guiding photo  sequences and a targeted focus
• Rocket I: hip openers, forward bends, and core strengthening exercises
• Rocket II: backbends, spinal twists, arm balances, and inversions
• Rocket arms and Rocket legs: poses that build strength and endurance
• Rocket III: expansion of Rocket I and Rocket II, with twists, forward folds, and balances added

Beyond  the sequences, you'll find additional activities and suggestions for  customizing your practice, as well as teaching tips especially for yoga  instructors. The benefits of practicing Rocket yoga are as diverse and  numerous as the poses. The poses work on every part of the body, making  Rocket yoga ideal for relieving stress; building strength, balance, and  flexibility; and stimulating increased consciousness.

With Rocket  Yoga, you'll join the thousands of devoted practitioners who use this  fast-paced and stimulating form of yoga to transform their experiences  of life.