Monthly Muse: Interview | Katie Rose
Katie Rose ~ Director of Bhakti Rose, Yoga and Ayurveda Teacher, Writer
October 5th, 2025
“ Bhakti is loving devotion. Bhakti manifests as seeing the sacred in your home, in your child, in the animals and in our Earth. We live Bhakti through service to each other. Ultimate Bhakti is between you and your God. The surrender and grace of Bhakti may be attained by all regardless of gender, race or class.”
~ As shared by Katie on bhaktirose.com.au
Katie, since having studied under the guidance of yourself and Idit Hefer Tamir during my first 200 hour & Advanced Yoga teacher training (2021/22) I’ve had the chance to explore a number of your diverse and multi-faceted offerings within the realms of Yoga, Ayurveda and Online Business Community. How do you manage your energy and creativity to weave a consistent thread of impactful high quality service while wearing many 'hats' including ; mother, doula, author, mentor, women's wellness facilitator, yoga teacher and ayurveda educator ?
I’ve learnt over time that the key is rhythm rather than balance. As a mother of five, a business owner, and someone deeply committed to spiritual practice, I’ve accepted that there isn’t one fixed “balance” to maintain. Instead, I move between seasons of life and work. Some weeks are very family-focused, others are more about writing or teaching. What creates consistency is my personal practice - yoga, Ayurveda, and daily rituals - which keep me grounded and nourished. From that place I can be creative and responsive, without burning out.
With over 25 years of experience in the world of wellness, have you found there to be a pattern of trend to the approach of 'wellness' or do you sense that the industry and the collective consciousness is evolving and 'revolutionising' what it means to be healthy in these current times ?
I’ve been in the wellness world for my entire career (nearly 30 years now !) and seen wellness move through many phases - from yoga as primarily a physical practice, to the explosion of green smoothies and supplements, to the current emphasis on nervous system health and trauma awareness. At its best, the industry is maturing. We’re realising that wellness isn’t about perfection or consuming more products, but about creating resilience, community, and sustainable practices that honour the whole human being. At its’ worst the industry encourages too much self-assessment and not enough service to others. I believe an important part of our true wellness is acknowledging our privilege and showing up for spiritual activism.
Do you think that traditional wisdom-based methods such as Yoga and Ayurveda can enrich and inform the current innovative modern healing modalities that work to connect mind-body-spirit ?
Traditional systems like yoga and Ayurveda have endured for thousands of years because they are practical, adaptable, and anchored in wisdom. Yes, these practices can sit cohesively alongside modern modalities - whether that’s somatic therapy, breathwork, or integrative medicine - but it’s essential that we stay connected to their original teachings. Yoga is not simply another wellness trend or a way to “rebrand” exercise. It is a spiritual practice designed to keep us close to God. Adaptation is natural, but it must be done with humility rather than ego. When we dilute or manipulate the teachings to suit personal preference or commercial gain - “goat yoga,” “disco yoga,” or “yoga and wine” - we risk losing the very essence of what makes the practice transformative. Honouring the lineage keeps us grounded in truth, and from that foundation, innovation can complement rather than distort the wisdom.
With the rise of AI and societies movement towards a technology reliant reality, how can we discern to whom and where we can access safe, nourishing and impactful conscious online community spaces with ?
Technology is here to stay, so the question becomes: how do we use it consciously? For me, the answer is discernment. Ask: does this community uplift me ? Is it connected to values, or just sales ? Real online community has the same qualities as in-person sangha - safety, shared values, generosity, and accountability. AI and social platforms can amplify our work, but they should never replace the human heart of teaching and connection. I’ve formed friendships with women online that have been genuinely life-changing and deeply enriching - women I consider true friends, even though we’ve never met face to face. The beauty of the internet is its’ reach beyond our immediate circles ; suddenly we can connect with communities of like mind that we never would have had access to historically. At the same time, nothing can replace the importance of real-life human connection. I’ve lived in the same neighbourhood for over twenty years, and my family’s businesses and relationships are woven into the fabric of this community in a way that can never be replicated online. Both matter, the expansive reach of the digital world, and the real life community of our in-person lives.
The work and projects you create consistently centres on connecting, celebrating and embodying the wisdom of the feminine, why do you believe it so important to explore and expand the consciousness of the feminine nature?
The feminine represents creativity, intuition, and the cyclical nature of life. For centuries these qualities have been undervalued, and yet they are essential for healing - individually and collectively. I centre the feminine in my work because when women reclaim these aspects of themselves, they ripple change into families, communities, and culture. It’s not about excluding the masculine, but restoring balance and honouring the full spectrum of human experience. Plus I have four sons so there is a need for feminine balance in my life !
Congratulations (!!!) on your latest book release, 'Yoni Codes : Reclaim The Power to heal,' which is described on Amazon (and had reached #1 in Ayurveda ) as '... A guidebook and sacred companion for women ready to come home to themselves. Blending yogic wisdom, ayurveda, personal memoir and practical rituals, this book offers a grounded and intuitive path to self-healing - one that can be done at home, without expensive treatments or elaborate routines..' With such positive reviews and overall supportive response, how do you feel about your choice to have self-published this particular book?
Choosing to self-publish was a practical and an empowering decision. It gave me complete creative control and allowed me to bring the book into the world on my own timeline. Hitting number one in Ayurveda on Amazon was such a validation of that choice. The response has been overwhelming - women writing to say the book feels like sitting down with a trusted friend. That makes all the challenges of self-publishing worthwhile.
Are there any moments in particular that have stayed with you through your experiences in holding and facilitating womens gatherings/circles and mentorship spaces?
There are many, but what stays with me most is the sense of recognition in the room when women realise: “I am not alone in this.” Whether it’s grief, joy, birth, or creative longing - that moment of shared humanity is always profound. At my recent Yoni Codes book launch gathering, something else that came up was how challenging relationships between women can sometimes be, the gossip, comparison, or even outright meanness that many have experienced. I often like to live in a bit of a bubble where women are kind and supportive, but I know that isn’t always the case. For me, creating safe, kind, and mutually uplifting spaces for women to show up in genuine support of each other is truly my life’s work.
How has your personal well-being practice evolved over the course of different seasons and stages of your life? Are there any practices in particular that are nourishing you at this moment?
My practice has shifted with the seasons of my life. In my twenties it was strong asana and long hours on the mat. In the years of having babies, it became gentler, more about breath and mantra. Now, it’s a blend - movement meditation, Ayurveda routines, and journalling. At the moment, the most nourishing practice for me is a simple meditation: hand on my heart, hand on my womb space, breathing with the mantra I am / Spirit-soul. It’s simple but connects me to Source which is the most important practice in my life. When it doubt hand it over to God !
Working with inspiration and aligned action, how can the practice of integrating self-discipline with devotion enrich those seeking to explore their healing journey?
Discipline without devotion can become rigid. Devotion without discipline can be directionless. When we weave them together, we create a practice that is sustainable, joyful, and transformative. Self-discipline gives us the structure, and devotion brings the service and surrender. For anyone on a healing journey, that combination is a powerful medicine.
Where and how can we best stay updated on all of your in-person and online offerings? Is there anything in particular you're looking forward to sharing between now and the beginning of 2026?
The best way to stay connected is through my websites – Bhakti Rose for women’s wellness and Bhakti Business for mentoring teachers and entrepreneurs - and also through my instagram. Between now and 2026 I’m especially excited about developing new trainings, expanding my membership communities, and leading retreats both locally and internationally. And, of course, continuing to write.
What are you grateful for at this moment?
Right now, I’m most grateful for community – for the women and men who walk alongside me, for my children who inspire (and challenge !) me daily, and for the teachers who have shaped my path. Gratitude, for me, is a practice of remembering that I don’t do any of this alone. I’m also constantly aware of my privilege and doing all I can to use it for good.
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Discover the links below to further explore the resources & offerings of Katie Rose.
Website: www.bhaktirose.com.au & www.bhaktibusiness.com.au
Instagram: @bhakti.rose
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[ In 2022 while continuing my yoga studies, a module Katie was teaching had required small group collaborations to interpret one of the 196 aphorisms of The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
I am grateful for the activity as it provided the chance to dig deeper into the layers of comprehension and relationship to the sutras with others, AND I very much appreciated the creative diversity with the two beautiful and wise souls I had worked with on this activity. Katie had shared this on the Bhakti Rose blog. Read the collaborative piece here :) ]
~Frances
