Rocket Yoga Your Guide to Progressive Ashtanga Vinyasa

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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. CONTENTS Asana Index  ■  Acknowledgments  ■  Introduction PART I    The Progressive Ashtanga Method Chapter 1    The History and Philosophy of Rocket Yoga The History of Ashtanga Yoga The Birth of Rocket Yoga The Rocket Philosophy Chapter 2    The Fundamentals Introduction to the Tristhana Method Daily Cleansing Rituals Chapter 3    The Progressive Ashtanga Vinyasa Method Introducing the Vinyasa Incorporating Creativity PART II    Asana Library Chapter 4    Standing Postures Chapter 5    Seated Postures (Primary Series) Chapter 6    Seated Postures (Rocket Intermediate) Chapter 7    Inversion and Rest Postures (Finishing Series) PART III    The Sequences Chapter 8    Classical Ashtanga Series Sun Salutations Standing Series Primary Series Intermediate Series Finishing Series Chapter 9    Original Rocket Yoga Series Rocket I Rocket II Rocket Arms and Legs Rocket III PART IV    Make the Practice Your Own Chapter 10    Create Your Practice Plan Scheduling Your Practice Committing to Your Practice Fulfilling Your Minimum Daily Requirements Chapter 11    Customize Your Practice Softening the Practice Adding Challenging Variations or Transitions Practicing Drills for Skills Practicing Yoga During Pregnancy References  ■  About the Author and Project Editor   ■  Earn Continuing Education Credits/Units