Rosie Iles-JonasMar 6, 20202 minDandelionsI 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...
Rosie Iles-JonasJul 20, 20192 minRoad To HeadstandHeadstand or Sirasana is a much photographed pose, and it’s one of the questions that comes up often when students enquire about...
Rosie Iles-JonasJun 5, 20192 minBeing BraveI 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...
Rosie Iles-JonasJun 1, 20192 minDog Free ZoneEach 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...
Rosie Iles-JonasMay 15, 20192 minGet A LifeA 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,...
Rosie Iles-JonasApr 18, 20192 minValleys and HillsI’ve been watching more documentaries to increase my general knowledge and help me understand pop culture references because I have some...
Rosie Iles-JonasApr 4, 20192 minBrahmacharya: Morality of the Yoga BusinessBrahmacharya ब्रह्मचर्य is a Yama, or ethical guideline and frequently translated as 'chastity.' Although with all Sanskrit words there's...
Rosie Iles-JonasApr 2, 20192 minInternal ModeratorI read a shocking article in The Week about Social Media Moderators. The role of a Social Media Moderator is to look through the billions...
Rosie Iles-JonasMar 28, 20193 minDon'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...
Rosie Iles-JonasMar 15, 20192 minKaruṇā: Morality of the Yoga BusinessCompassion or Karuṇā are key to being a successful Yoga teacher. The definition of compassion is 'the ability to understand the emotional...
Rosie Iles-JonasMar 11, 20192 minEgoEgo 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...
Rosie Iles-JonasMar 1, 20192 minPraise YouDo you praise students? I’ve been in classes where students have been called out and praised for their movements. It sounds so ridiculous...
Rosie Iles-JonasFeb 18, 20192 minA Sense Of SelfAn 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...
Rosie Iles-JonasFeb 17, 20192 minPrema: Morality of the Yoga BusinessLove or Prema, Raga, Anurakti, Priti, Bhava Sneha, Madana, Kama, Sambhoga. So many words for love!! It tells you a lot about the industry...
Rosie Iles-JonasFeb 1, 20192 minNot To Do ListI’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...
Rosie Iles-JonasJan 28, 20192 minSatya: Morality of The Yoga BusinessI hope you're enjoying this introduction to applying the Yamas to business. Click here to see previous articles in this special series....
Rosie Iles-JonasJan 21, 20192 minAsteya: Morality of the Yoga BusinessAsteya or 'non stealing' is one of the Yamas. As Yoga teachers we seek to live from a place of abundance; Abundance of inspiration,...
Rosie Iles-JonasJan 18, 20193 minWhy 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...