50 HR ROCKET YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

WITH LEON LONDON & MAAYAN SHENHAR

1-6 JULY 2024, YOGARISE COVENT GARDEN

With the experience of leading over 12 Rocket Trainings around the world, and with a combined teaching experience of 40 years, Leon and Maayan are excited to bring their official 50-hour Rocket training to Yogarise for the first time.

The training will focus on deep understanding and advanced teaching techniques, as well as an introduction to the Rocket 1 & 2 sequences. Students will receive the tools to practice & and lead a class with confidence, assisting and cueing with a progressive and effective approach, as well as gaining an opportunity to deepen their own practice.

This training is designed for teachers with at least a 200HR training and a dynamic practice, although can be enjoyed by those who want to deepen their practice.

WHAT IS ROCKET YOGA?

Rocket yoga sequences are similar to those in Ashtanga, featuring Surya Namaskar (sun salutations), standing poses, seated poses, twists and bends. However, in Rocket yoga, students are given the freedom to modify traditional asanas, or even skip them entirely, instead of sticking to a rigid pattern.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

The Training is open to students with a strong Asana practice, as well as teachers who have completed a 200-hour training and want to learn how to teach Rocket Inspired classes. We are very excited to see the Rocket Yoga community becoming international, and this training is aimed at getting more teachers and students from around the globe to incorporate the Rocket in their Personal Practice and teachings.

WHEN + WHERE?

This is an in-person training at Yogarise Covent Garden on :

Monday 1 - Friday 5th July : 09:30-17:30

Saturday 6th July: 10:00-18:00

COURSE STRUCTURE: WHAT TO EXPECT?

The course will cover the following subjects:

ASANA

Learn to teach Rocket 1 and Rocket 2 classes

Exploration into Rocket 3 (Happy Hour!!)

Handstands and Arm- balances Workshops – breaking down the techniques and drills for Arm balances, handstands and transitions

Learn the three faces of the practice (modification, classical and creative variation)

Adjusting / Assisting – Learn to effectively assist the foundational postures as well as the more advanced Asanas

Mat Markings – How use mat marking as an alignment aid, tailored to your body and practice

PHILOSOPHY & HISTORY

History of Rocket yoga – Legacy of Larry Schultz, the lineage of Krishnamacharya and Pattabhi Jois in Ashtanga

Usage and meaning of Mantras – Opening chants of Ashtanga’s lineages

Powerful and evocative mantras to incorporate into teachings

Introduction to the Yoga Sutras

Yamas and Niyamas in daily life – A guide to yoga off the mat

PRANAYAMA & KRIYAS

The Four purifications – we will look in detail at this powerful morning Pranayama sequence, used to purify and cleanse body and mind

Using the Mala beads as meditation and a Pranayama tool

When and how to apply Pranayama in personal practice and teachings

Ashtanga Pranayama

A TYPICAL DAY ON A ROCKET INTENSIVE

9:30 – 11:00am – Rocket Practice
11:00 – 12:00pm – Lecture
12:00 – 1:00pm – Teaching Tools
1:00 – 2:00pm – Lunch Break
2:00 – 4:00pm – Clinic / Workshop
30min. Break
4:30 – 5.30pm – Evening Practice

ACCREDITATION

If you are a yoga teacher, this course qualifies as 50 hours of CPD with Yoga Alliance Professionals and Yoga Alliance US.

A certificate will be presented upon completion of all elements.

Is there homework? Yes, a 500 Word paper on one of the recommended books.

MEET YOUR TEACHERS

Find out more about Leon and Maayan, here.

Fees

Full course £750

Early Bird until 31 May £690

Fee-free payment plans are available on request.

Please email Clare@yogarise.london for more information or any questions about the course.