|
|
 Hula Hooping - Notalgia gets you fit in autumn
Who would have thought they would be playing with Hula Hoops past their 10. Birthday? Well, Wellicious would like to introduce you to Hula-Hooping, the latest fitness craze amongst the stylish and health conscious, and according to US Vogue magazine, ‘Hoopnotica’ Sessions in LA already have waiting lists ‘worthy of a fashion item’. In the UK, Virgin Active health clubs have also caught on this trend and exclusively offer Hulaerobic workouts, which were developed with Californian Hula-Guru Christabel Zamor. An average hooping session could burn an impressive 100 calories per 10 minutes, while working out your abs, hips and buttocks. The physical benefits of this nostalgic yet updated exercise form are very similar to those of Pilates. It’s about core-stability, posture and strengthening the pelvic floor, but additionally, it will also improve your cardio ability. Though you will have to use a bigger and slightly heavier ‘grown-up’ gym hoop to achieve the desired effects. All in all a fun, well-rounded mixture of body aerobics and midriff sculpturing so have fun and try it for yourself!
|
|
|
|
|
|
Spynga, Toronto, Canada
If you feel that yoga isn’t enough for you, try this new exercise concept from Canada: Spynga- a combination of yoga and spinning.
Get the cardio and fat-blasting benefits of cycling and the mind-mellowing harmony of yoga. A one hour class starts with an intense workout on the spinning bike and at the half way point you’re moving to your yoga mat for an Ashtanga based practice, using a fast-paced vinyasa series and strength building asanas to cleanse and tone. This one hour of jam-packed fitness training will leave you feeling energized, refreshed and satisfied. Take a class at Toronto’s Spynga, where partners Sari Nisker and Casey Soer created the workout. Or get inspired for your own course with a five-minute warm-up, 25 minutes of spinning and a half hour of yoga.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Yoga for Pregnancy, London, UK
If you are an expecting parent then you’ll want to do everything you can to prepare for a successful birth. Apple Yoga have designed a Pregnancy Yoga & Birth preparation weekend, for expectant mothers are their birth partners to teach them a simple but complete yogic approach to the experience of pregnancy, labour and birth. With two experts in pregnancy and birth as special guests, along with Tara and Katy herself, you can be certain that you will be in safe and knowledgeable hands. Specialist Tara, along with Katy will guide you through a wide range of topics of pregnancy from the ‘physiological process of labour, teaching specific, simple and accessible yoga practices to assist at each stage’, and ‘optimal foetal positioning and the value of posture in late pregnancy’, to ‘mapping the bony pelvis which empowers the woman to understand her own body shape in preparation for birthing her baby’. The typical day includes morning yoga sessions with a birth preparation session, supper and meditation and relaxation to rest your mind. P.S.: Katy is wearing our yoga pants on this picture
|
|
|
|
|
|
Katrina Repka Yoga Retreat, Mexico
If you would like to sharpen your yoga skills and find your inner truth with renowned expert Katrina Repka who has been featured in both Vogue and Tatler, then we have an answer. Katrina is offering yoga lovers a one week long idyllic retreat to Mexico. You will be staying at the Mar de Jade, in the centre of the Playa Chacala, surrounded by white beaches, turquoise seas and lush jungles. Katrina will be teaching up to three and half hours of yoga a day including a dynamic asana morning class to refresh you for the day and a late afternoon class with meditation and yoga philosophy to help wind your mind down ready for a blissful evening. You can spend your spare time pampering at the spa, reading and relaxing or exploring the surrounding groves or even snorkelling for the adventurous. |
|
|
|
|
|
AppleYoga Retreat "The Big Chill", Ibiza, Spain Ibiza is always associated with being the Mecca of party goers but join Katy for a totally different experience of Ibiza. With its crystal waters and picture perfect beaches this is one retreat that will leave your mind feeling spiritual and your body feeling rejuvenated. Staying in the north of Ibiza near the village of San Miguel the area is engulfed in nature and virtually unspoiled. The Garden of Light, the retreat centre is completely nestled within the natural forest giving privacy and the prefect place to unwind. The daily schedule includes amongst other activities breakfast, yoga sessions and meditation. The food is fully vegetarian and the yoga sessions are always supervised by Katy. There is also chance of scuba diving, exploring the surrounding scenery and walking through the traditional markets. 15th-22nd June 2008. |
|
|
|
|
RSS