About Libby Rose
“Not all those who wander are lost,” J.R.R. Tolkien
My travels have taken me from Australia to the UK and back to my roots in Adelaide. From 1998 to 2020, I lived and worked across the UK and Europe, with a transformative three-month interlude in India.
"Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.". — The Bhagavad Gita.
THE SEEKER..
The Journey: From Italy to Innovation
In the 1950s, my Nonno embarked on a transformative journey from Italy to Australia in search of a better life, ultimately establishing the (Rose) Rinaldi family in South Australia. This legacy of exploration ignited my own wanderlust.
In 1998, driven by a quest to discover my calling, I left Adelaide’s Eastern Suburbs to explore distant lands. My travels led me to London and across Europe, where I delved into alternative fashion, architecture, retail markets, and the arts. Along the way, I taught sewing and design, each experience deepening my passion and expertise. A transformative three-month immersion in Yoga and Ayurveda in India further enriched this journey.
Today, my work reflects these diverse experiences. I explore the intersection of textiles and yogic principles, focusing on eco-friendly practices and circular fashion. At the core of my work are upcycling and sustainability, blending artistry with mindful innovation.
As Rumi wisely said, “What you seek is seeking you.”
About Me: ARTISAN & TEACHER
‘Learning to sew as the youngest child with my Mum and sisters has been a cornerstone of my creative journey and adventurous spirit. With a lineage steeped in various forms of creativity, it was only natural that I would be drawn to a life of artistic exploration.”
- The Pink Bus Project: Travelling and teaching in the iconic Pink Sewing Bus (UK)
- Co-Founder of 'The Studio London' sewing classes and quirky workshops
- Retail shops and market stalls in Historic Greenwich Market, London, SE10
- Architecture & Interior Design studies. Administrating and contractual assistance work on various London Builds including the refurbishment of the Royal Festival Hall, South Bank, London, SE1.
- YouTube and Television presenting: making on screen and DIY videos (UK)
- The Knitting and Stitching Shows: London, Ally Pally & Dublin, as tutor & Presenter - Also the Great British Sewing Bee Show.
- Community Sewing Murals: City Of Burnside, City of West Torrens, Onkaparinga (SA)
- Yoga - Weave, Yoga - Stitch: Combining yoga with creativity (SA)
- Kids Sewing Teacher and Mentor for further Fashion Studies. (SA & UK)
About Me: YOGA & AYURVEDA
“I have always felt a profound spiritual calling within, and Yogic practices have been an integral part of my life. My quest for deeper understanding led me to find my true path within the Siddha Yoga tradition, through Shantarasa Yoga and Shanti Mandir.”
Libby Rose is a traditionally trained Hatha Yoga instructor, having completed her 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training at Shanti Mandir Ashram in Magod, Gujarat, India. Her training encompasses both philosophy and asana, guided by her esteemed teachers.
- 500hr Yoga Teacher Training, India Immersion – Shanti Mandir
- Yoga Psychology & Meditation – Shantarasa Yoga
- Yoga Nidra Teacher Training – Shantarasa Yoga
- Applied Ayurveda – 70hr Certification Training with Dr VIkas Mali
- 300 hours Ayurvedic Studies: ‘Ayurvedic Life-Style Consultant.’ VAMADEVA SHASTRI
- The Subtle Yoga | Subtle Bodies program - Shantarasa Yoga
- Yoga Chikitsa (& ongoing life study) Classes with Sadhana Pezet, Co-Founder Shantarasa Yoga
- Regular chant & Satsang attendance
