Rocket Yoga is an adaptation of the traditional Ashtanga yoga practice and ‘shock’ is simpler. Although it’s not for the faint of heart, it is a fast-paced practice with a unique flow that differs from any other yoga practice. It invites you to create your own interpretations of the classic asana poses and does not force you into the teacher’s poses. After all, every body is different.

There are similarities between the ashtanga and rocket yoga twists, bends, standing poses and seated poses. But when you struggle with a transition, the teacher, and in this case Sarah Sati, will work with you to make sure you can do it your way, however that may be. It is important to remember that rocket yoga should not be taken too seriously and is meant to be a fun process.

Rocket yoga is a form of Power yoga. Although it is all about having fun, some of the poses are considered to be intense and have longer holds. You’ll focus on improving your strength and flexibility at your own pace. Vinyasa yoga is less strenuous on the body and focuses on the awareness of the breath guiding you to flow from pose to pose. In contrast, rocket yoga classes are all about teaching you to be aware of your body, how you move it, its strength and its level of flexibility.