Triangle Pose – Yoga Pose Of The Week

"Triangle Pose, AKA Utthita Trikonasana in Sanskrit, is a foundation yoga pose that is common in most yoga sequences," says Trudy Vains, our resident yogini. "It’s great for so many parts of your body and its relatively easy when you listen to your body and how it responds to the pose. Even the most novice yogi can…

ByTrudy Vains26/03/2021

Yoga

Tree Pose – Yoga Pose Of The Week

Tree Pose AKA Vrksasana, is ideally the first standing balance pose that is taught in a yoga class, as it is the simplest. The Carousel's resident yogini, Trudy Vains, takes a deep dive into its benefits, how to best conduct the pose and its various levels of difficulty, which makes it easy for all to…

ByTrudy Vains15/03/2021

Health Yoga

Savasana – Yoga Pose Of The Week

Savasana is arguably the most loved pose in any yoga class. It’s a restorative, meditative, zen-inducing, chill out time asana. Savasana, or shavasana, is Sanskrit for ‘Corpse Pose’. While the name may seem a little morbid, it's an incredibly important restorative pose and is most commonly used at the end of a class for relaxation,…

ByTrudy Vains05/03/2021

Health World

Standing Forward Fold – Yoga Pose Of The Week

Standing Forward Fold, also known as 'ut-tan-asana' is amazing for calming and de-cluttering the mind while stretching and nurturing your whole body, says our resident yogini Trudy Vains. "Ut" means intense, "Tan" means stretch and "Asana" means pose. There is a common perception that this pose must be an intense one if you do…

ByTrudy Vains28/02/2021

Health

Active Wear Officially Rated As Feel Good Fashion

Active wear. For years, we've rolled our eyes at people who consistently don it outside of the gym. Well, it seems these folk now have the last laugh, with a recent survey by Chobani Yoghurt showing it's not only super comfy, but it helps build confidence, motivation, mental health and self esteem. We…

ByTrudy Vains24/02/2021

Yoga

Bridge Pose – Yoga Pose Of The Week

Bridge pose, also known as Setu Bandha Asana, is is a backbend that will expand your chest, open your Heart Chakra (Anahata) and keep your spine flexible. In Sanksrit, Setu means bridge, Bandha means bind, and Asana means pose. As you practice Bridge Pose, you will become more alert in both body and…

ByTrudy Vains19/02/2021

Health Yoga

Legs Up The Wall – Yoga Pose Of The Week

Legs Up The Wall, or Viparita Karani, is a restorative yoga pose that allows your mind and the body to relax. You can give yourself permission to completely let go physically, mentally, and spiritually. This is one of the most beautifully passive and relaxing yoga poses. It doesn’t require much flexibility or strength to do…

ByTrudy Vains12/02/2021

Wellness & Health

Emotional De-Cluttering – 5 Steps To A Calmer Life

Emotional de-cluttering can be hard work, but it is very necessary from time to time. It is a great way to cleanse the mind, body, and soul. As humans we are very emotional beings. It is our birthright to experience this. Without emotions there would be no connection to others, no feelings ... how boring would…

ByTrudy Vains10/02/2021

Fitness Health Yoga

Yoga Pose Of The Week: Downward Facing Dog

"Downward Facing Dog is an inversion pose," explains our resident yogini Trudy Vains. "Any time your head is below your heart you are inverted. You will feel so good throughout and after this pose, with the added benefit of stretching every part of your body. "Many people strive to ‘look perfect’ in this pose, but ideally, we…

ByTrudy Vains22/01/2021

Lifestyle & Homes Relationships Yoga

How To Be Your Own Best Friend – Five Tips To Love Yourself!

A best friend is someone you can trust with your secrets; they are your shoulder to lean on in tough times, and cheer squad to celebrate the good times. In these strange times, where we often find ourselves separated from our circle of friends and/or loved ones, learning how to be your own best friend is…

ByTrudy Vains15/01/2021