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Be honest—how many times have you looked at your stationary bike and thought, I’ll ride tomorrow? If your answer is “too many,” you’re not alone! Stationary bikes are one of the best cardio machines for burning fat, toning legs, and boosting endurance. But if you’re just pedaling aimlessly while scrolling on your phone, you’re missing out on the real benefits. Ready to transform your workouts and make your stationary bike your go-to fat-burning machine? Let’s dive into everything you need to know—workout plans, benefits, tips, and motivation! Why Stationary Bikes Are the MVP of Home Fitness？  Scenario: Its 6 a.m. Pitch black…

Should You Use Refined or Unrefined Avocado Oil? I mean, usually, everything unrefined is better and healthier, right? Less processing, more nutrients—it just sounds like the obvious choice. But is that really the case with avocado oil too? I decided to look into this, and yes, unrefined avocado oil does have more nutrients than the refined version. But (and this is where it gets interesting) refined avocado oil has its own advantages. So, it’s not as simple as saying one is “better” than the other—it really depends on how you’re planning to use it. Also, here’s something I didn’t expect:…

Of all the items on the workout menu, the most often ignored is probably the cooldown. And it’s understandable: You’ve warmed up, done some strength work, and cranked out some cardio. Following all that work up with more cooldown exercises, no matter how easy or pleasant, can seem excessive. However, from lowering your heart rate to oxygenating your muscles, there are many reasons why you should dedicate a portion of your workout to cooling down. If you don’t know where to start, try these eight exercises. 1. Light, Low-Impact Cardio This is the simplest cooldown of all. After your workout,…

To medium-sized saucepan, add chicken breast, lemon slices, parsley, garlic clove, and onion and cover with cold water by about 1 inch (2.5 cm). Heat on medium high, covered. Without disturbing chicken, stir water in pan gently once or twice to make sure temperature is even throughout. Reduce heat to low simmer and cook, uncovered, at a gentle simmer for 10 minutes. Chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 F (74 C). Remove chicken from water and allow to cool. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours or leave overnight.

658 Pranayama is an integral part of Yoga. It can be most easily understood as the yogic art of breathing. This does not mean a mere inhale and exhale. Pranayama is much more than that. Ancient yogis spent centuries developing the technique and understanding of this yogic art of breathing. Today, unfortunately Pranayama is more of a lost tradition. Modern yoga practitioners are more obsessed with asana or the physical practice alone and do not care much for the nuances of this practice. How are yoga poses and pranayama related? All of yoga is structured into what is called “ashtanga yoga marga”…

I like to use edible flowers – both fresh and dried – in my cooking. The fragrance, the color, the range of petal shapes, tastes and flavors – it all makes them irresistible to me. Spring and summer are when I encounter the widest range of edible blossoms, and because I get a lot of questions related to sourcing and using edible flowers, I thought I’d write up a few of the things you can do to ensure a supply throughout the year. Edible Flowers: Safety First! Before consuming any flower, check with a medical or plant expert. You need…

If we’re being honest… I didn’t want to design a longer Twirl Skort at first. My first sample was too long and just wasn’t working and I didn’t see a way to make it work. You’d been asking for this for years and I didn’t want to give up on you. So I kept going, and you know what? I’m really glad I did. The Longer Twirl Skort SHOP LONGER TWIRL SKORT   The challenge was finding the right length – not too long, but long enough to provide the coverage you need. Hopefully I got it right! And yes,…

882 I had never been to a yoga conference until I moved to the US. I used to see them on Yoga Journal and other fancy yoga magazines and secretly wished I could attend, and more importantly teach, at these exciting Yoga conferences. A few years back, when Aham Yoga was barely 4 months old, I taught at the local NW Yoga Conference. However, I was disheartened by how I was treated as a yoga presenter, and the excitement I once felt faded away. Moreover, I got distracted growing Aham Yoga to be a full-fledged yoga studio. Now that the yoga studio…

Researchers have found that smoking can result in bipolar disorder and depression and that the hospitalization risk from a mental illness increases by 250%. The researchers used data from the UK Biobank, a large health information database, which includes genetic data on over 500,000 individuals. The genetic data was matched with lots of other health information provided by the study participants. Individuals generally start smoking before 20 years old but aren’t diagnosed with a mental disorder until they’re an average of between 30 and 60 years old. Individuals started smoking at 17 years old on average, while they were generally…

I’m having an orzo party and you’re all invited. In case you didn’t notice, I’ve fallen in love with this little grain over the past few years because it checks the box when I’m craving both tender pasta and a flavorful rice dish. There are SO many delicious ways to cook orzo, and I find myself throwing it into every meal possible (similarly to my love for pearl couscous). I’m sharing the nine orzo recipes I have that just so happen to be some of my all-time favorite dinners on my site! Choose between warm and comforting or bright and…