About Original Rocket Yoga
From Ashtanga roots to “Rocket” lift-off...
The story of Rocket begins with Larry Schultz, a dedicated student of Ashtanga founder Pattabhi Jois. After years of practising the traditional series, Schultz began loosening the strict sequence to make the method more accessible to a wider audience. The result was a faster, more open style that allowed students to progress without waiting to “earn” specific poses through a rigid hierarchy.
We love the nickname “Rocket” because it captures the spirit of the practice: it helps you get where you’re going with a little more speed and a lot more joy. Today, Original Rocket Yoga continues that spirit by blending structure and freedom in every class.
A practice that refuses to sit still...
Where some yoga classes lean into flowing repetition, Rocket turns up the tempo. We guide students through sequences that keep the body moving, linking poses with breath in a way that builds heat and focus without losing the sense of fun. With two teachers in the room, that energy stays strong while the support stays personal. Arm balances, inversions and creative transitions remain part of the regular landscape, but students always have options, encouragement and guidance close by.
In our classes, beginners and seasoned yogis practise side by side, with modifications and options offered throughout. The emphasis is on exploration: noticing how the body responds, how the breath supports movement and how confidence grows each time we try something new.
Original Rocket Yoga with Jamie & Jack is a high-energy, music-led yoga experience with two teachers in every class, giving you the rhythm, support & confidence to explore strength, flow, and play with inversions.
For us, Original Rocket Yoga offers a combination that students return to again and again: physical challenge, mental clarity, uplifting music and the unique good vibes that only Rocket brings.
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In our classes, we see people build upper-body and core strength, improve flexibility and mobility, and support their overall fitness through a breath-led, energetic practice. Just as importantly, Rocket trains attention, helping students use breath and movement to sharpen focus and settle unwanted mental noise.
Why Original Rocket is for you!
If you are looking to reignite your practice, challenge your limits and join a vibrant yoga community, we would love to welcome you onto the mat. Come and see how far the Rocket can take you!
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For us, Original Rocket Yoga is more than a drop-in class; it is a growing community and a pathway for deeper study. Regular classes build the foundation, while workshops give us space to explore themes such as inversions, backbends and sequencing in more detail.
For students ready to go further, teacher training offers comprehensive education in the method and supports future teachers in leading dynamic, inclusive classes of their own.
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After class, students often tell us they feel both energised and grounded and surprised what they have achieved for the first time. The pace creates heat and stamina, while the focus on breath and alignment brings calm and control. We love watching confidence grow as students approach arm balances and inversions with curiosity rather than fear.
"You know you're getting stronger when you can lift your butt up off the floor"