Yoga Pose Of The Week: Warrior 3

Traditionally a transition from crescent pose, this pose tests your balance, focus and core strength. You want to get a sense of flying forward but also feel like that standing leg is rooted to the earth. There are a few fun variations here for intermediate and advanced yogis. FOUNDATION From your downward dog, inhale the…

BySammy Veall26/06/20220Comments

Wellness & Health Yoga

6 Ways To Celebrate World Yoga Day Around The World!

It’s no secret that Aussies are crazy for a bit of Downward Facing Dog, and yogis are constantly on the lookout for new ways to spice up their go-to workout – no matter where they are in the world. On 21 June 2022, the world will recognise and come together in the name of Yoga…

ByThe Carousel15/06/20220Comments

Health Yoga

The Plus Size Yoga Guru On Why Yoga Is For Every Body

As a full-figured woman Jessamyn Stanley may not look like your average yoga guru, but that’s exactly her point and why her Instagram has gone from 287,000 people following her in 2017 to 472,000 five years on. When Jessamyn started posting pictures back in 2012, followers, likes and a book deal weren’t even in her consciousness. “I…

ByHelen Foster15/03/20220Comments

Fitness Health

Age Is No Barrier: Meet 83-Year-Old Yoga Teacher Judy Morgan

Sydney-based Judy Morgan is proof age is no barrier to anything. Judy, 83, is teaching yoga after seeing her life transformed by treating her hearing loss. Caring for her ill husband for many years, Judy’s hearing had deteriorated to the extent that she would avoid social interactions – having always been bubbly and confident. When…

ByThe Carousel08/03/20220Comments

Wellness & Health Yoga

Yoga Pose Of The Week: Goddess Pose

Goddess pose is a divine pose which is really easy to do, yet it does take strength and stability. This is because Goddess pose is a wide leg standing squat which brings in warmth and energy. AKA – Utkata Konasnana It’s a strong asana as it opens the hips and chest, while toning the entire body. Among…

ByTrudy Vains25/01/20220Comments

Yoga

Festive Season De-Stress – Be the STAR!

Be the STAR of Christmas day, with some self care yoga. The festive season is here! Christmas is so close, the excitement is building, It’s full of love, laughter, family, cooking, guests, cleaning, you name it! This my friends, is a frenzy of energy! And when energy is used properly, it starts an amazing day. Being a…

ByTrudy Vains21/12/20210Comments

Yoga

Yoga To Nurture Your Feet

When was the last time that you stopped and really noticed how your feet feel? They literally hold us upright, walk, run, jump, hop, skip, dance... and yet our feet are one of the most undervalued parts of the human body. Our toes (also known as ‘little piggies’) get squashed and rubbed inside the shoes we…

ByTrudy Vains14/12/20210Comments

Yoga

Yoga Pose Of The Week: Butterfly Pose

AKA Badhakonasana Badha - Bound Kona - Angle or Split Asana - Pose The Butterfly pose is a simple and highly effective pose which is great for beginners because there are so many variations. It’s fantastic for core conditioning and lengthening through the spine when you sit up nice and tall. This pose calms your whole body and at…

ByTrudy Vains07/12/20210Comments

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Active Yogi Kate Kendall Shares Her Wellbeing Secrets

Whether you’re looking to kick-start your spring fitness program, or just want to feel better about yourself, you’ve come to the right place. Few have a better handle on what it takes to transform your life than Sydney’s sought-after active yogi Kate Kendall. The co-founder and director of Flow Athletic, looks like she could do six hours…

ByThe Carousel04/12/20210Comments

Yoga

The Full Eagle Pose Has It All

Over the past two weeks we have been looking at this pose in two sections. We started with the top part of the body with ‘Eagle Arms’ and then the lower half of the body with ‘Eagle Legs’. This is because this pose can be difficult to manoeuvre if attempting the full pose straight away. Eagle…

ByTrudy Vains23/11/20210Comments