Rocket 2 is part of the Rocket Yoga system, a modern evolution of the traditional Ashtanga Yoga lineage, developed in the 1980s by Larry Schultz, a dedicated student of K. Pattabhi Jois. Inspired by the structured Primary and Intermediate Series of Ashtanga, Schultz created the Rocket sequences to make the practice more accessible, fluid, and creatively empowering—famously nicknamed “Rocket” because, as Bob Weir put it, “it gets you there faster.” Rocket 2 builds on this lineage by emphasizing spinal extension, backbending, and inversions, while preserving the breath-synchronized movement and discipline of its roots. The class honors tradition while encouraging freedom, making it a unique bridge between classical methodology and modern, expressive practice.