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THE ROGUE ROOM: LABS
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LABS is your new digital destination for rebellious wellness offering rich multi-sensory tutorials with original direction, filmed in iconic locations and led by our team of highly revered yoga teachers. This is the yoga tutorial, as you’ve never seen before.
And much like our IRL experience, we release each LABS sessions with a curated mix or track list selected by our music collaborators Alex Rose and Sean Branton. Expect full flows, drills and master workshops synchronised with sublime music curation, to help ignite your at-home practice.
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Our offering will provide a new touchpoint for a growing global community of rebellious provocateurs, granting open access to informative and thrilling content in-between IRL events. Find out more about our mission here.
LABS: Volume 1 | 25 minute Rocket vinyasa
Movement: Darvina Plante Yoga | Music: Curated by Alex Rose and Sean Branton.
Why Rocket Yoga? A moment of transcendence, a moment of visceral connection, a moment of collective metamorphosis. With asana (physical postures) as our vehicle, pranayama (breath/lifeforce), the highway to connection and awakening. The perfect blend of breath, strength and flexibility, a place and practice where every body is welcome.
Enjoy a fresh new DJ set mixed and curated specifically to accompany your session. To get that signature Rogue Room experience, why not consider the following.
Roll out your mat.
Set the vibe - burning incense or candle.
Turn the lights down low.
Play LABS on the TV for full immersive experience. You can find us on YouTube too.
Play the DJ set on another device - you can access each playlist on our SoundCloud.
Turn up the heating, turn up the volume.
Enjoy your practice.
LABS: Volume 2 | 2 x 8 minute breathwork sessions with Miles mortensen
Pranayama as referred to in Sanskrit, is translated as taking control, or taking care of the life-force. The term consists of two words Prana - that which is everywhere: the substance that keeps us alive and Ayama - to extend or stretch. If Prana is lacking in the body, we may be lacking in energy, sluggish, unwell and even depressed. The more Prana we have, the more smoothly it flows through the body without obstruction, the more peaceful and balanced we feel. We use Breathwork or Pranayama to help balance this and we will always begin or close a Rocket practice in this way.
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or Nadi Shodhana
In Sanskrit, Nadi Shodhana translates as “subtle energy clearing breathing technique.” Alternate nostril breathing may help to relax your body and mind, promote overall well-being, reduce anxiety and help increase focus and awareness.
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Or Kapalbhati
In Sanskirt, Kapal means ‘forehead’ and ‘Bhati’ means ‘shining' and there are many benefits to this pranayama practice. Kapalbhati helps cleanse the lungs and entire respiratory system, increasing a supply of oxygen to cells. Digestion is improved and abdominal muscles are strengthened. It prepares the mind for meditation by drawing attention inwards, and energising the body and mind for mental work.
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Mula Bandha - Lifting of the muscles above the perineum, anal sphincter and pelvic floor muscles.
Uddiyana Bandha - Area between the diaphragm and pelvic floor, drawing abdominal organs back and up into the body.
Jalandhara Bandha - Throat lock, involved the neck and upper spine.
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Set the mood - light some candles, burn some incense.
Sit comfortably - make sure your knees are below your hips and if they are not, sit on a block or chair.
Sit up straight and maintain a long spine
Consider energy locks and how you might engage through the practice.
NB Do not practice Kabalbhati if you are in a particularly anxious state or pregnant and have not practiced this technique before.
Head to our Spotify Channel for our specially curated playlist, to be used to enhance your breathwork meditation practice.
These videos are designed to either be used on their own, to enhance your meditation practice, or to be used before or after asana. Pair with Darvina’s Bottle Rocket Session above to extend and enhance your home practice.
More LABS to follow …
LABS DRILLS: Straddle Press to Handstand with Miles mortensen
Our first Drills series, created for you to Work from Home on your Straddle Press to Handstand. These drills are designed to build strength in the core and hip flexors, using compression drills and build your muscle memory and range of motion for the mighty press.
Inversions are powerful not only for the body, but for the mind, forcing you to focus your attention, engage and observe. A key pillar in the Rocket practice.
Head to our Spotify Channel for our specially curated playlist, to be used to enhance your practice.
Pair these with Darvina’s Bottle Rocket Session above to extend and build your home practice. Make sure you’re warm, especially in hips, shoulders and hamstrings before doing these drills, and repeat as often as you’d like to build your strength.
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