What is Rocket Yoga?

November 19, 2020

Yoga is a versatile exercise with different styles each having unique mental and physical benefits. Rocket Yoga, one of these popular styles has gained even more momentum in recent years!

With roots stemming from Ashtanga yoga, Rocket Yoga is a simple yet dynamic form of Ashtanga that consists of a series of balancing seated and standing poses as well as inversions. The brainchild of an American yoga teacher Larry Schultz, Rocket Yoga owes its name to a member of Grateful Dead, Bob Weir, who called it Rocket because it gets you feeling fit faster.

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The Benefits of Rocket Yoga

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Rocket Yoga’s flowing movements will help burn calories and boost your metabolism resulting in a toned and fit physique. Plus some other great benefits of Rocket Yoga include:

Enhances overall flexibility
Improves concentration and focus
Better strength and balance
Promotes joint health
Soothes the nervous system
Stimulates digestion

The Science of Repetition

Rocket Yoga follows a system of sequences where the basic rule is repetition. Practice makes perfect and repetition builds core strength, opens up the body, and sets you up for fun yet challenging inversions.

The sequences are practised on different days of the week so the body’s different muscle groups are activated creating a safe and balanced way of building strength.

Rocket yoga Pose

Rocket 1: Inspired by the primary series of Ashtanga yoga, this sequence is 90 minutes long and starts with a Sun Salutation (A & B) that activates and warms up the body for a super-charged session that strengthens the upper body and legs.

Rocket 2: Based on the Intermediate Series from Ashtanga, this long sequence also spans 90 minutes and uses arm balances, core, and back-bends.

Rocket 3: Another 90-minute sequence, this blends elements of Rocket 1 and 2 to raise endurance levels even further.

Bottle Rocket: This is a condensed sequence of roughly an hour featuring less intense poses.

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Rocket Yoga Poses

There are many poses associated with Rocket Yoga. Here a few advanced Rocket Yoga Poses you can learn with the guidance of a yoga instructor.

Note: As these moves are especially challenging they should always be done in the presence of an instructor for safety.

Astavakrasana or Eight-Angle Pose

Astavakrasana

Named after a sage, this pose is also referred to as the Eight-angle pose. ‘Asta’ means eight and ‘vakra’ signifies bent. This pose demands fierce concentration to twist and achieve an equilibrium using opposite forces. While the wrists bear the brunt of your weight, strong shoulder work and abs are required to perform this pose and it’s also great to tone the thighs.

Bakasana, The Crane, or Crow Pose

Bakasana

The Crane is a symbol of longevity, happiness, and youthfulness and the arm-balancing Bakasana embodies it all. Also called the Crow pose, this pose elevates your spirit and enhances your sense of balance while making you feel much lighter. As your endurance increases, your flexibility and stability intensify resulting in stronger forearms, wrists, and core.

Salamba Sirasana, or Headstand

Salamba Sirasana

Headstands can be daunting and even slightly disorienting for a while but by reversing your relationship to gravity, you have a new perspective – quite literally! Often regarded as the King of Asanas (poses), Salamba Sirasana is a full-body workout that forces you to embrace courage and let go of fears as you enter a full state of focus.

It’s all about balance and alignment and benefits include strengthening the spine, improving circulation, boosting the immune system as well as enhancing overall coordination.

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Things to Consider When Getting Started With Rocket Yoga

Focus on Your Yoga Practice

Rocket Yoga isn’t a competition, so it’s best to focus on your yoga practice. Everyone has their own pace so listen to your body and learn to trust your instincts.

Practice Makes Perfect

Don’t be disheartened if you can’t complete a pose today. Becoming proficient with a pose doesn’t happen overnight but takes plenty of practice and yes, patience!

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Listen to Your Instructor’s Insight

Follow the cues if your teacher offers a modification more suited for your current abilities and pace. While challenging, Rocket Yoga is all about tapping into your inner potential so don’t hesitate to accept any helpful improvisations that will gradually and safely improve your stability and focus.

Remember to Breathe

By merging breath with movement, you harness the energy that enables you to flow with the poses.

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The four basic movements include jabs, crosses, hooks, and uppercuts. These punches are what you should focus on with this workout. Make sure to adjust your stance to lead from both your left and right sides.

Jab: a quick, straight punch thrown from your lead hand
Cross: a powerful straight punch using your rear hand
Hook: a punch thrown in a semi-circular motion using your lead hand, typically to the side of your opponent’s head
Uppercut: a strong, vertical punch using your rear hand that moves upwards to the opponent

Since shadow boxing is done without equipment, you can do it anywhere! It’s a great way to squeeze in a workout when you are on the go. Plus, since you aren’t using the bag for resistance, this is a great workout for your core. To help build strength faster, add free weights to your punches. This can also help with grip strength.

Major benefit: building up strength in your core and back muscles

A personal trainer can show you how to get the optimal use out of your home gym equipment so that you can reach your fitness goals in the comfort of your own home!

There are some great benefits when you work out at home. Read on for some of the best reasons to invest in a home gym, and then find out the 10 best pieces of equipment you should start with!

What are the Benefits of Using Home Gym Equipment

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What are the Benefits of Using Home Gym Equipment?

A home gym can work wonders for your pursuit of health and wellbeing. Here are just a few of the benefits you can look forward to experiencing:

Comfort and Privacy

You’ll be able to set up your gym exactly as you like it. Want to look out onto your garden as you run on the treadmill or do you prefer to watch TV? You’re calling the shots, so you can get it exactly the way you like. And since you’re working out in your own home, you won’t have to worry about anyone intruding on your space.

Convenience

The gym is always open! You can make the trek to your dedicated gym space anytime you’d like. With no commute, you can launch right into working out. The home gym also eliminates the need to wait for machines to become available. You’re the only member, so they are always available. With no lines, you can spend as much time as you’d like on a particular piece of equipment.

Cost-Effectiveness

Although the purchase of some home gym equipment can seem rather costly, it can prove to be cost-effective over time. Imagine your monthly gym fees over the course of a year. They start to add up! So if gym equipment is a must for your workout then purchasing a piece for your home could be a good option for your budget.

Custom Workouts

Some gyms will promote the use of certain machines over others. Often, too much time is spent with cardio and not enough on toning. This can give you an unbalanced approach to fitness that does you no good. In your home gym, you can rotate through each piece of equipment for a full-body workout. You’ll increase your strength by using free weights rather than focusing on a single type of exercise. It’s an easy shift to have a multi-pronged focus that includes cardio, strength, flexibility, and balance training.