So, why Rocket Yoga, Leon London? Tell us!
We sat down with Leon, to chat life, adventures and all things Rocket Yoga. Here’s what he had to say…
When did you first fall in love with ‘the Rocket’?
It was about 13 years ago, on my first training with David Swenson. After years of Ashtanga, and unfortunately gaining knee injuries, I was looking for something with both structure and freedom of expression. As soon as I took a Rocket Yoga class I knew this was the practice I was looking for, and it grew from there.
Why does Rocket stand out for you as a yoga style?
I can only speak from my own experience but for me, it’s one of the best sequence ‘bases’ I’ve come across – it’s so well designed. The Rocket Yoga sequence is very versatile and I love the way you can customise it. You can add ‘your own flavours’ to the ‘asana soup’ so to speak, which means it can be really inclusive, while also having that solid foundation.
Are there any parts of the practice that you struggle with or ‘nemesis’ postures?
I naturally gravitate toward transitions and arm balances, but I do find extreme backbends a challenge – and have to work up to them. I try to approach the asana with a positive mindset and clear visualisation. I always try to keep ‘ahimsa’ (non-harming) in mind, which applies to ourselves as well as others. There is always a way, and the way you approach a pose will be unique to you.
When you’re not flying into Rocket inversions, what are you up to?
I love hanging out with my dog, Whisky, a Cavalier (King Charles Spaniel). He’s got bags of energy so we’re always off on new adventures together. I sometimes get the train to my beloved ancestral homeland of Scotland, starting in Edinburgh, then to the highlands. It’s nice to get out of London. I also like to mix up my training with boxing and lifting.
Want to meet Leon in person?
He’s going to be at Yogarise in May and October 2025. Contact clare@yogarise.london
Leon London is a (you guessed it) London-based rocket yoga teacher who specialises in a unique style of Rocket, Progressive Ashtanga Vinyasa and Dharma Yoga. Leon’s yoga classes are a unique and fun flow, with lots of arm balances, inversions, and opportunities to experiment.
He has over 25 years of experience in yoga, as well as training in various arts such as functional fitness, animal flow, capoeira, kettlebells, Indian clubs, callisthenics and boxing. He teaches in London’s best studios and runs yoga retreats and teacher trainings in Europe and beyond.
Leon is lucky enough to have studied under the likes of Sri Dharma Mittra, David Kyle, David Swenson, and Ryan Spielman, and takes joy in being able to pass this knowledge on.
Visit his website or connect with Leon @leonlondonyoga
Keen to know more about learning with Leon?
Here’s what other people are saying about his Level 1 Rocket Yoga Teacher Training…
“I don’t have the right words for how amazing this experience was, truly transformative and I learned so much.”
– SAM
“THANK YOU SO MUCH! This training was so inspiring and incredible… words cannot express my gratitude”
– ANJ
“Your knowledge is mind blowing. And the way you share it is truly amazing and touching! So much to learn… I am still processing everything!”
– ARY
“I would really recommend the Level 1 training for people like me who have maybe let their self-practice slip or are new to Rocket or Ashtanga.”
– KATIE
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