Rose Latchman

Former fashion model Rose Latchman has been teaching yoga for over 20 years. Rose was originally trained in India at the Patanjali Yoga Ashram in Classical and Hatha Yoga and later studied under the guidance of Vimla Lalvani, the celebrity yoga guru. However, in recent years, due to the demands of the West, a number of different forms of yoga have been developed and practiced around the world. Rose has studied many forms of yoga, including Ashtanga , Vinyasa, Iyengar, Sivananda, Restorative and remedial yoga and Pilates. Incorporating all the various yoga systems, she has developed her own unique style, which has kept her in popular demand.

Rose has an in depth knowledge of the workings of the human psyche and uses this knowledge to enhance both the physical and mental well being of her students. She has taught many students from all walks of life, from school children, College students and students with special needs, to housewives, office workers, CEO’s and celebrities.

Rose says “I have always been interested in the workings of the human mind and body and this led me to the path of yoga and meditation. I was fascinated with this form of exercise and its philosophy and the physical and mental benefits that I gained from my own practice, it inspired me to become a teacher. As my modelling career was coming to an end, I was working with a London Fashion House as their resident model and this involved going to India 4 times a year and I took the opportunity to train as a teacher.”

“Starting yoga can be intimidating at first, especially for men as they have the preconceived idea that yoga is only for women; however, stress does not differentiate between genders. In a society in which we experience elongated levels of stress and strains, it is important to unwind and shut yourself off from the external forces of everyday life and find inner peace and contentment. Regardless of what the day has thrown at me, as part of my daily routine, I always find time to escape and meditate for at least an hour (longer if time permitting). Taking this time out at the end of each day, allows me to empty my mind and combat the effects of stress which helps me to deal with each situation more proactively. Yoga and meditation, combined with correct breathing techniques, cultivates presence of mind, increased concentration and serenity and work towards mastering your body and mind. In recent years, the benefits of practicing yoga and meditation on a regular basis have been reported widely in the media as the best way to invest in your long term health and well-being.