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 Vains11/06/20210Comments

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 Vains05/06/20210Comments

Fitness Wellness & Health

Boost Your Energy With The World’s Best Breathing Exercise

"It's certainly not flattering but this breathing technique detoxes, boosts energy and even makes your breath fresh." If you've ever been to a yoga class you may have heard the term 'pranayama' which is the practise of restricting your breath to move energy around your body. This month, The Carousel wellness expert Amy Molloy…

ByAmy Molloy27/05/20210Comments

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 Vains21/05/20210Comments

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 Vains16/05/20210Comments

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Pamper Mum With An Urban Wellness Experience This Mother’s Day

My mum and I were treated to RedBalloon’s Mother’s Day Retreat at Urban Yoga, a modern yoga studio in Surry Hills, Sydney. We were welcomed with cups of their soothing house-blend tea, before we entered the peaceful candle-lit practice room. Fiona took us through a simple partner yoga sequence. It was very doable for beginners like Mum…

ByCharmaine D'Souza08/05/20210Comments

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Yoga Pose Of The Week: Strengthen Your Thighs & Open Your Hips With Warrior 1

Almost anyone who has heard the word yoga has heard the word Warrior. Whether you are preparing for battle or preparing for your Vinyasa flow this pose looks exactly as it sounds. Make it strong and make it proud! FOUNDATION Starting in your downward dog, raise the right leg in the air and step the foot…

BySammy Veall20/04/20210Comments

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 Vains07/04/20210Comments

World Yoga

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 Vains26/03/20210Comments

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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 Vains15/03/20210Comments