Anya Yoga Colorado Springs classes
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Rocket® Yoga
Rocket Yoga was founded by the late Larry Schultz as a way to make Ashtanga accessible to the west. He created the 3 beloved Rocket sequences we know today while on tour with the Grateful Dead. Bob Weir coined it the Rocket because "it gets you there faster" We practice Rocket in three set sequences that begin to become fluid with practice. The Rocket routines renew energy and vitality in the body by working directly on the joints and stimulating all of our bodies system. Larry designed this system of postures based on a modification of the traditional Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Primary and Intermediate series. Larry designed these 3 sequences to invigorate and stegnthen students with advanced postures while still staying accessible through modifications and practicing acceptance of the bodies present abilities. While a modification of Ashtanga, Rocket still embodies the core values and teachings of Ashtanga Vinyasa. |
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Rocket 1 (aka mixed levels)
Rocket one is a modification of primary series Ashtanga. We begin with the Rocket standing series and a modified primary series seated. The focus is on hip opening, forward folding as well cleansing and purifying the body. Students are introduced to inversions like handstand and forearm stand for the first time. Rocket 2 Rocket 2 is a modification of intermediate series Ashtanga. We begin with the Rocket standing series and moves into backhanding and arm balancing. We begin to practice poses from third, fourth and fifth series Ashtanga. It is a combination of nerve cleansing and awakening. Rocket 3 (aka happy hour) This class is a longer series of both Rocket 1 and 2 typically offered on a Friday to complete and celebrate the weeks practice. Beginners Rocket and Ashtanga These classes are shortened, modified versions of Rocket 1 and 2 as well as Primary Series Ashtanga. These shortened set sequences allow more time for alignment and instruction in poses, how to practice with our breath, beginning to progress your practice. These classes are more therapeutic in nature and are perfect for beginners, practitioners coming from different styles like Power or Vinyasa or Rocket/Ashtanga students that want a shorter practice. Inversions, Yoga For Strength and Conditioning These one hour classes focus on building strength to achieve inversions and hold arm balances comfortably. We will focus on core strength and specific drills for each posture. As well as variations, transitions and safety. More workshop style, these classes are interactive and will help any practitioner progress in their practice. |
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Ashtanga Vinaysa
Ashtanga Yoga is a system of 6 set series, each progressing upon the previous. Ashtanga is the mother of all flow styles seen today. It is known as the 8 limb path of yoga. Beginning with Primary series, known as yoga chikitsa, or yoga therapy. When we develop a consistent practice in Ashtanga we begin to purify the body, organs and lymphatic system. We build strength, increase flexibility and range of motion by focusing on deep forward folds and hip openers. Mysore Ashtanga Join for our Mysore mornings! This is the traditional way to learn the Ashtanga System, named after Mysore India, where the practice originated. Students receive one on one instruction within the group. Arrive anytime with opening chant at 6:00 am. This class is not LED by an instructor which allows your instructors to help each student. This is the easiest way to learn Ashtanga. We have sheets available to use. |
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Vinyasa Yoga
Modern Vinyasa Flow is also born out of the Ashtanga Vinyasa System. Vinyasa sequences are crafted with care by teachers using intelligent sequencing. Each class is unique and specific the individual teacher. Vinyasa means, to place in a special way and like Ashtanga, Rocket and Power yoga, Vinyasa links breath to movement. To take a vinyasa class means you will link poses with a vinyasa, which is moving through chaturanga (low push up) up dog and down dog, creating a class that moves, breathes and flows. |