Rocket (R) Yoga

David Kyle, RYT-500, CMT-1000, is the founder of Progressive Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga School and is the director of all progressive ashtanga teacher trainings and intensives. He was a dedicated student of Larry Schultz, private yoga instructor for the Grateful Dead and the creator of Rocket yoga. Kyle is the highest-trained student of Larry Schultz in both primary series modifications and the Rocket series, and he is the sole owner and operator of trainings and international relations in Rocket (R). With over 20 years of yoga experience and over 30 years in body movement and the healing arts, Kyle has offered advanced yoga trainings worldwide, including the United States, Canada, South America, Mexico, China, and Europe. Rooted in the traditional ashtanga method, he makes use of the fundamental strengths of the practice while allowing for students and teachers to find empowerment in their practice through creativity, endurance, and rhythm.

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 (Intermediate Series) Chapter 7. Inversion and Rest Postures (Finishing Series) Part III. The Sequences Chapter 8. Classical Ashtanga Series Sun Salutations Standing Series Modified Primary Series Full 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