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    Dandelions
    Rosie Iles-Jonas
    • Mar 6, 2020
    • 2 min

    Dandelions

    I love dandelions, as one of the first flowers to reveal itself in the Spring, and it’s a good idea to make peace with the weeds, since...
    What's Your Focus (Drishti)
    Rosie Iles-Jonas
    • Jan 1, 2020
    • 2 min

    What's Your Focus (Drishti)

    People drastically over estimate what can be achieved in a day... and underestimate what can be achieved in a year. Just one look at your...
    Road To Headstand
    Rosie Iles-Jonas
    • Jul 20, 2019
    • 2 min

    Road To Headstand

    Headstand or Sirasana is a much photographed pose, and it’s one of the questions that comes up often when students enquire about...
    Artist Date
    Rosie Iles-Jonas
    • Jun 13, 2019
    • 3 min

    Artist Date

    ‘Every child is an artist. The problem is to remain an artist once they grow up.’ -Pablo Picasso I read a lot… you must know that by now...
    Being Brave
    Rosie Iles-Jonas
    • Jun 5, 2019
    • 2 min

    Being Brave

    I like watching people do brave things! It’s inspiring and I like studying their behaviour, in the hope of finding things I can use in...
    Dog Free Zone
    Rosie Iles-Jonas
    • Jun 1, 2019
    • 2 min

    Dog Free Zone

    Each month in classes I have a specific focus, and I do this because it adds depth to your practice. I’m not an instructor, I’m a...
    Get A Life
    Rosie Iles-Jonas
    • May 15, 2019
    • 2 min

    Get A Life

    A great piece of guidance I’ve been given was to get a life. I’m pretty sure that due to its delivery the words were in fact an insult,...
    Brahmacharya: Morality of the Yoga Business
    Rosie Iles-Jonas
    • Apr 4, 2019
    • 2 min

    Brahmacharya: Morality of the Yoga Business

    Brahmacharya ब्रह्मचर्य is a Yama, or ethical guideline and frequently translated as 'chastity.' Although with all Sanskrit words there's...
    Internal Moderator
    Rosie Iles-Jonas
    • Apr 2, 2019
    • 2 min

    Internal Moderator

    I read a shocking article in The Week about Social Media Moderators. The role of a Social Media Moderator is to look through the billions...
    Happiness Not Success
    Rosie Iles-Jonas
    • Apr 1, 2019
    • 2 min

    Happiness Not Success

    I’m happy and it’s happiness that leads to success. Not the other way around. I’m not happy because I’m successful. The field of positive...
    Don't Look Sideways
    Rosie Iles-Jonas
    • Mar 28, 2019
    • 3 min

    Don't Look Sideways

    ...Words of advice given by a P.E teacher; When you’re running a race, focus on the finish line and don’t look sideways because it slows...
    Karuṇā: Morality of the Yoga Business
    Rosie Iles-Jonas
    • Mar 15, 2019
    • 2 min

    Karuṇā: Morality of the Yoga Business

    Compassion or Karuṇā are key to being a successful Yoga teacher. The definition of compassion is 'the ability to understand the emotional...
    Ego
    Rosie Iles-Jonas
    • Mar 11, 2019
    • 2 min

    Ego

    Ego means ‘I.’ It’s the self, that which feels, acts and thinks. Ego is what we all seek to keep in check, not let it rule our life. You...
    Praise You
    Rosie Iles-Jonas
    • Mar 1, 2019
    • 2 min

    Praise You

    Do you praise students? I’ve been in classes where students have been called out and praised for their movements. It sounds so ridiculous...
    A Sense Of Self
    Rosie Iles-Jonas
    • Feb 18, 2019
    • 2 min

    A Sense Of Self

    An online presence is unusual for the Self and you can lose your Self. It won’t be long into your Yoga studies before you read one of the...
    Prema: Morality of the Yoga Business
    Rosie Iles-Jonas
    • Feb 17, 2019
    • 2 min

    Prema: Morality of the Yoga Business

    Love or Prema, Raga, Anurakti, Priti, Bhava Sneha, Madana, Kama, Sambhoga. So many words for love!! It tells you a lot about the industry...
    Not To Do List
    Rosie Iles-Jonas
    • Feb 1, 2019
    • 2 min

    Not To Do List

    I’m a list writer and I love stationary which means I'm really happy when I’m writing lists in different notepads! Lists are great...
    Satya: Morality of The Yoga Business
    Rosie Iles-Jonas
    • Jan 28, 2019
    • 2 min

    Satya: Morality of The Yoga Business

    I hope you're enjoying this introduction to applying the Yamas to business. Click here to see previous articles in this special series....
    Asteya: Morality of the Yoga Business
    Rosie Iles-Jonas
    • Jan 21, 2019
    • 2 min

    Asteya: Morality of the Yoga Business

    Asteya or 'non stealing' is one of the Yamas. As Yoga teachers we seek to live from a place of abundance; Abundance of inspiration,...
    Why Are You Taking Photos in Savasana?
    Rosie Iles-Jonas
    • Jan 18, 2019
    • 3 min

    Why Are You Taking Photos in Savasana?

    If you’re a teacher, and you’ve taken a photo of students in Savasana, this article is an appeal for you to stop! Teachers careful create...
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    Rosie Iles-Jonas BA Hons, MA Hons

    Yoga Teacher & Trainer

     

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