50HR ROCKET TEACHER TRAINING
with
MAAYAN SHENHAR
15 – 20th JULY, 2024 | JERUSALEM
Rocket Yoga Teacher Training in Jerusalem – A deep dive into practice and inspired teaching!
If you’re looking for a transformative experience that will take your practice to the next level – this is your opportunity.
In this training, we’ll dive deep into the world of Rocket Yoga – a dynamic, empowering, and liberating style rooted in the Ashtanga tradition, offering a playful and precise approach to both practice and teaching.
The training includes daily practice, handstand and arm balance workshops, philosophical studies, pranayama, kriyas, practical teaching tools – and lots of inspiration.
This training is designed for experienced practitioners who wish to deepen their practice, and for yoga teachers who are looking to expand their skillset and bring fresh energy into their teaching.
Come and be part of the growing international Rocket Yoga community – in Israel and around the world!
Graduates who complete the training successfully will receive an international certificate for 50 hours of Rocket Yoga Teacher Training.
Only available to certified yoga teachers.
This certificate qualifies you to teach Rocket-inspired classes. A full Rocket certification requires 100 hours of training, or two 50HR Trainings.
LOCATION
The training will be held at Sira Yoga Studios, located in the vibrant heart of Jerusalem.
Our beautiful, light-filled studio provides the perfect environment for deep practice, focus, and community. Just steps away from cafes, markets, and the colorful rhythm of the city, it’s an inspiring space to immerse yourself in learning and transformation.
STRUCTURE
Each day of the training is thoughtfully designed to support your growth as both a practitioner and a teacher.
You can expect:
Two daily Rocket practices – one in the morning and one in the afternoon – to build strength, stamina, and confidence on the mat
Workshops and Asana/Sequence Clinics that break down techniques, transitions, and alignment, giving you tools to refine your own practice and teaching
Philosophy and theory sessions that connect the physical practice to the deeper roots of yoga
Prepare to be challenged in a supportive, playful, and empowering environment – and to take your practice to the next level!
What the Training Covers
This immersive training is designed to expand your personal practice and give you the tools and confidence to teach Rocket-inspired classes with clarity and creativity. Here’s what you’ll dive into:
ASANA
Learn to teach Rocket 1 and Rocket 1.5 – explore the structure, pace, and key principles of these energizing sequences
Introduction to Rocket 2 – experience the second series and understand its unique flavor and flow
Handstands & Arm Balances Workshops – break down the techniques, progressions, and drills for arm balances, handstands, and transitions with clarity and safety
The Three Faces of the Practice – understand and embody the three approaches to Rocket: modification, classical, and creative variation
Adjusting & Assisting – learn to assist foundational postures with confidence and grace, as well as offer support in more advanced asanas
Mat Markings – discover how to use mat markings as personalized alignment tools that support your unique body and practice
PHILOSOPHY & HISTORY
History of Rocket Yoga – explore the legacy of Larry Schultz and the roots of Rocket in the traditions of Krishnamacharya and Pattabhi Jois
Introduction to the Yoga Sutras – connect with the deeper philosophical foundation of the practice
Yamas & Niyamas in Daily Life – learn how to live your yoga off the mat with practical tools from classical philosophy
PRANAYAMA & KRIYAS
The Four Purifications – an in-depth look at this powerful morning pranayama sequence used to cleanse and energize body and mind
Using Mala Beads – explore how the mala can be used as both a meditation anchor and a pranayama tool
Applying Pranayama – learn when and how to incorporate breathwork into personal practice and teaching
Ashtanga Pranayama – a look into the structured breathing techniques from the Ashtanga tradition
WHO IS THIS FOR?
This training is open to:
Dedicated students with a strong asana practice who are ready to deepen their understanding
Certified yoga teachers seeking to expand their teaching with Rocket-inspired knowledge, tools, and confidence
We’re proud to witness the global growth of the Rocket Yoga community, and this training is here to support the next wave of teachers and practitioners integrating Rocket into their personal and teaching paths.
✨ This is an official Rocket Teacher Training, endorsed by Baba Rocket (AYP).
🧾 Graduates will receive a 50-Hour Continuing Education Certificate (CEU) with Yoga Alliance.
Come join the movement – and become part of the Rocket community! 🚀
EXAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE
9:30 – 11:00am – Rocket Practice
11:00 – 12:00pm – Lecture
12:00 – 1:00pm – Lunch Break
1:00 – 2:30pm – Clinic / Workshop
30min. Break
3:00 – 4:30pm – Evening Practice
TUITION
Early bird- 3250₪ (Until May 20th)
Regular – 3500₪
Sira Yoga members receive an additional 250₪ discount
* Discount: Sira Yoga and Maayan’s returning students receive an additional 250₪ discount
To Register:
Pay the Registration Deposit 630₪
This Training Includes:
A Rocket Teaching Manual
50 Hours of classes and lectures
Reading Materials
* The Practice Manual by David Swenson
* The Sutras of Patanjali by Satchidananda
* Moola Bandha – The Master Key by Buddhanada
Yoga in the kashmir Tradition by Billy Doyle
*Essential reading
ABOUT THE TEACHER
Maayan Shenhar is the founder and director of Sira Yoga Studio
Born in Jerusalem, lived for 10 years in California.
Practicing Ashtanga since 2008 and teaching since 2012.
Certified teacher of Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Rocket Vinyasa, Hot Yoga, Yin Yoga, and Dharma Yoga.
To me, yoga is a remedy for the modern world. The practice offers space for quiet and self-reflection, a tool for examining the mind and enabling personal transformation. In my classes, I strive to create a space where practitioners can connect to their inner selves, supported by a nurturing community — with plenty of humor along the way.
Maayan has had the privilege of studying with some of the leading teachers in the field:
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David Swenson – Senior student of Pattabhi Jois (100 hours – Second Series)
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Sri Dharma Mittra (300 hours)
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Caroline Klebl (200 hours)
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Cory Martinez (200 hours)
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Ricardo Margolis (100 hours)
Certified to teach Tapsya Yoga (Hot Yoga) by the method’s founder, Kristin Campbell.
Maayan is currently continuing her studies toward a Master’s degree in Philosophy at the Hebrew University and enjoys sharing the knowledge and tools she’s acquired along the way.
philosophy in a simple and practical manner.
Maayan is the Founder and CEO of Sira Yoga Studios. She has been practicing Ashtanga since the age of 17, and has studied with Dharma Mittra, Caroline Clebb, and David Swenson. Her approach to yoga is inspired by a Philosophy Degree.
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