“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 […]
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 […]
Yoga is a practice that has been around for centuries, in fact, it was developed by the Indus-Sarasvati civilisation in Northern India over 5,000 years ago! Today, it remains a popular practice for many people around the world spanning across a multitude of cultures. Now that we’re in the midst of a pandemic that has […]
Ilona Marchetta
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For most of us women slogging it out in the gym, a ripped set of abs is the Holy Grail of our training. It might come as a rude shock then to learn that a sculpted mid-section is the last thing you want if you’re planning to get pregnant. A six pack will put you […]
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, […]
There is something childishly easy about applying a stick foundation. It brings back satisfying memories of pre-school magic glue sessions. However, the technology behind stick foundations formulations is far from child’s play. Cream foundation is one of the oldest varieties of complexion products, coming right after the deadly powders of centuries past. Greasepaint was popularised […]
Sunscreen can be a chore to apply and with my fair Irish skin I’m always on the lookout for something quick and easy to use during the Summer months. Here I give the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist a go, and here’s what I think… Beauty Review: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen Spray Product: A […]
Let your kid’s inner interior decorating skills shine! Get them involved in the styling and look of their bedroom to create a space they’ll love chillin’ in, be inspired by and one that truly reflects their personality. Oh, and it is within budget! We’ve known for eons that colour can affect mood. So when you’re […]