Yoga: Chair Pose – Utkatasana

Chair pose looks so easy, but there is actually quite a lot going on. It’s a standing squat pose, requiring the attention of your upper and lower body, your breath and concentration. This pose is used in many yoga classes as a ‘stop and transition’ pose, to prepare for anything that requires a forward or backward bend. …

ByTrudy Vains24/07/2021

Health Yoga

Yoga & Meditation Can Overcome Trauma

No one ever thinks that trauma or bad luck will happen to them, and nor should they. Trauma came knocking at my door a few times and I knocked back, every single time. As a yoga teacher, I have the knowledge and skills of yoga and meditation, these were the main practices of daily self-help,…

ByTrudy Vains26/06/2021

World Yoga

Yoga For Larger People

If I had a dollar for every time I've heard, “I’m not flexible enough for yoga” or “I’m too big to do yoga”, I'd be writing this column from my mansion in the Maldives. Sadly, people don't throw money at me and I don't have a luxury estate overlooking pristine waters, but I am proud…

ByTrudy Vains11/06/2021

Health Yoga

Camel Pose – Yoga Pose Of The Week

Camel Pose, or Ustrasana, is a floor-based backbend supported by your knees. The name Camel Pose comes from the shape your body takes on when come into the pose, as it resembles a beautiful camel’s hump. Generally, camel pose is practiced towards the end of a yoga class, after you have warmed up your spine…

ByTrudy Vains05/06/2021

Yoga

Cat-Cow Pose – Yoga Pose of the Week

Cat-Cow Pose, known in Sanskrit as Marjaryasana-Bitilasana is a wonderful asana that is great for stretching and strengthening your spine. The cat part of the stretch releases tension in the head, neck, shoulders and upper back, so is great for those who sit at a desk all day. The Cow part of this short sequence,…

ByTrudy Vains21/05/2021

Yoga

Reclining Butterfly – Yoga Pose Of The Week

Reclining Butterfly Pose, AKA Supta Baddha Konasana benefits your pelvic region, inner thighs, and your knees, as well as improves blood circulation and stimulates the heart. This posture also soothes your digestive system and your reproductive system. Reclining Yoga Pose is great for: Stimulating abdominal organs like the ovaries and prostate gland, bladder, and…

ByTrudy Vains16/05/2021

Fitness Health Yoga

Tadasana – Mountain Yoga Pose

Tadasana is a very simple and basic standing pose, where you plant your feet firmly on the ground, as your body stands tall, firm and straight. It is also is also often used as a preparatory pose for many other standing asanas such as triangle, tree or warrior poses. ‘Tada’ means mountain ‘Asana’ means posture. This…

ByTrudy Vains30/04/2021

World

Chair Pose – Yoga Pose Of The Week

Chair Pose AKA Utkatasana looks so easy, but there is actually quite a lot going on in this pose. It’s a standing squat pose, requiring the attention of both your upper and lower body, as well as your breath and concentration. Chair pose is used in many yoga classes as a ‘stop and transition’ pose,…

ByTrudy Vains23/04/2021

Yoga

Half Lord Of The Fish – Yoga Pose Of The Week

Half Lord of the Fish pose is a twisting pose that energises the body, calms the mind and nervous system. It restores balance to the body, soul and spirit. Twisting poses are a common addition to any yoga class because they provide benefits to our entire body. Half Lord of the Fish pose…

ByTrudy Vains07/04/2021

Fitness Health Yoga

Muscle Nation Active Wear Review

Recycled active wear. It was only a matter of time. Because really, when it comes to active wear, it really has to go the extra mile. Aside from being comfortable, supportive and flexible when exercising, it also has to look good, thereby making us feel good. On top of that, it also has to be…

ByTrudy Vains01/04/2021