The Rocket® Retreat:
advanced 50hr Rocket® level 1 training
FARO, PORTUGAL
6 day / 7 night retreat & training
5 - 12 July 2025
All Inclusive’ teacher’s retreat in the stunning mountains of Portugal with a 50hr Rocket training included is perfect for yoga teachers wanting to teach The Rocket!
This energetic and invigorating practice has its roots from Ashtanga vinyasa. Linking breath and movement, this dynamic practice gives you the opportunity to try advanced postures such as arm balances and inversions. Come with an open and playful mind; leave your ego at the door and don't be afraid to fly or fall!
The main focus of this Advanced 50hr training is establishing the foundation and classic series for Rocket® Level 1, you will be practicing and breaking down the sequence, ultimately learning how to teach it correctly, adjust and modify to the needs of your students. You will leave the training feeling confident and qualified to teach Rocket® Yoga classes to your students and help them fly.
You will cover 50 hours of Basic Rocket® Philosophy, Techniques, and Sequences in this Level 1 training. This is 6 full days of training with both a morning and afternoon training session and lectures.
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‘As the first style of yoga I practiced, Rocket holds a special place in my heart and i’ve always been drawn to the fiery fun nature of the Rocket® practice! Helen and I can’t wait to share this practice with you and our tricks and tools we have learnt along the way to leave you ready to teach The Rocket® safely and confidently to your students. ’
KATARINA RAYBURN - kindred owner
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the venue
Wild View Retreat, Portugal
Wild View Retreat is defined by its spectacular uninterrupted 360° views of the Serra do Caldeirão mountains, a Zona De Intervenção Florestal protected for its natural beauty and famous Portuguese cortiça (cork) trees.
There are no cars, no roads, no buildings, no neighbours. Nothing but wilderness and nature. Nothing to hear but the birds and the wind. Nothing to do but restore and relax the body, mind and soul.
We organise your accommodation arriving on 3rd August and leaving on 10th August. Included in the immersion costs are 7 nights accommodation and 3 meals a day through, there are different room sharing options available on a first come first served basis.
You arrange your flights to Faro, Portugal and the space is about 35 minutes away.
meet the rocket® team
the ultimate teaching duo - you are in very safe hands!
Having worked together professionally for many years collaborating on yoga trainings, retreats and workshops, Katarina and helen are highly experienced rocket teachers who love teaching this fiery, fun & dynamic practice.
Katarina Rayburn
Helen Russell-Clark
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‘Much love and respect to our wonderful teachers Kat and Helen for their vast skills, who also brought so much love, energy and magic to the practice’
JAQUELINE TAN - KINDRED YTT STUDENT 2021
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syllabus
-Introduction to Ashtanga Vinyasa Lineage
-History and Lineage of Rocket® Vinyasa
-Creative & Intelligent Class Sequencing
-Introduction to Tristana: 3 Point Concentration
-Rocket and Ashtanga Vinyasa Nervous System Stimulation
-Art of Adjustment in fundamental asana and inversions
-An exploration into Rocket sequences I, II and III
-Become part of the Rocket® Directory and join our international family
-Learn the art of sliding, gliding, and floating in your Sunsalutations and Vinyasa Transitions
-Incorporating Inversions like Handstand and Forearm stand into your regular practice
-Strength Training Drills to bring perfection and ease to seated vinyasa jump throughs and jump backs
daily schedule
7:30-9:00 - Rocket Practice
9:00-10:00 - Breakfast
10:00-13:30 - Rocket® Lectures
13:30-15:30 - Long Lunch Break
15:30-18:30 - Lectures / Rocket® Practice
(approximate schedule, may change daily based on teachings / food times)
accreditation
Kindred 50hr Rocket® Level 1 is accredited by Yoga Alliance US
tuition & accommodation fees
Tuition price £775
Plus accommodation + food cost
Single room (shared toilet): £1320
Twin (shared): £1035
Triple (shared): £800
Not inclusive of transportation or insurance
Please read our Terms & Conditions
Are you ready to become a Rocket® yoga teacher?
You must have completed your 200hr Yoga Teacher Training from a registered school to join this training (it does not have to be from Kindred School of Yoga).