The Rocket Retreat:
50hr Rocket®Training
5 day / 6 night Retreat & Training with Katarina Rayburn & Helen Russell-Clark
Lisbon, Portugal
1-7 April 2026
All Inclusive’ teacher’s retreat in the PORTUGuESE COUNTRYSIDE 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
Casas Na Ferraria, Portugal
Just 45 minutes from Lisbon, nestled within 130 hectares of unspoiled nature, you will find Casas Na Ferraria. This family estate has been carefully restored to create a space for quiet luxury and connection to nature, with a deep respect for Portuguese heritage and sustainable living.
Time slows down, and nature and tradition create an environment for nurture, learning and restoration. With 2 heated pools and an infrared sauna, this is the perfect setting to immerse yourself in the Rocket practice, restore, and soak up all of the beauty of the natural surroundings.
Over 5 days you will complete a full 50 hour Rocket training, including twice daily Rocket practices, asana clinic, lectures, discussion, inversions workshops and more!
Included in the immersion costs are 6 nights accommodation and 3 meals a day, packed with fresh fruit and vegetables, plants and protein, prepared by our wonderful chef Imi, @theplanetbased_kitchen.
Check in is from 4pm on 1st April, and check out by 10am on 7th April.
You arrange your flights to Lisbon, Portugal and the venue is around 45 minutes drive 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)
Tuition Fees + Accomodation
Rocket Tuition fees £775
All inclusive accommodation (twin room with en-suite bathroom and private terrace) £1,125
Solo occupancy available on request.
Not inclusive of transportation or insurance.
Total cost £1,900
Flexible and extended payment plans available.
Please read our Terms & Conditions
Are you ready to become a Rocket® teacher?
You do not have to have completed your 200hr Yoga Teacher Training to join this training. We welcome both teachers and curious practicioners alike.