How to do the “King of Hip Openers” – One-legged King Pigeon Pose?
Ek Pada Rajakapotasana or One-legged King Pigeon Pose is a seated back-bending pose and a great hip opener. The pose puffs the chest, making the practitioner look like a pigeon. This pose prepares your body for backbends and seated postures. It is a great antidote to sitting for long periods. Pigeon Pose stretches your thighs, […]
All About Raw Honey: Different Types, Benefits, and Uses
For thousands of years, humans have prized honey for its sweet taste and also used it as traditional medicine. This sweet liquid gold is more than a sweetener and provides an array of health benefits. Raw and unprocessed honey is more nutritious and provides a wide variety of enzymes, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and nutrients. Unpasteurized honey […]
5 Healthiest Cooking Oils for Good Health and Taste
Cooking oils are a staple in every kitchen. With so many options available on the shelves of your local grocery store – how do we know which one is healthy for us? How do we choose the right oil? This mainly depends upon the kind of cooking you are doing. You need to assess the needs […]
The 7 Most Popular Yoga Styles – Explained
Yoga is practiced for several reasons – stress relief, fitness, mindfulness, and spiritual reasons like connecting with the “self.” Today an array of options exist, some of the most popular being Ashtanga, Vinyasa, and Hot yoga. So, what is the difference between these different types of yoga? Knowing the difference between them, understanding their benefits, […]
Green tea for Weight Loss – Can it Help Burn Fat?
Freshly brewed tea revives you, brings you comfort but do you know this warm cup of comfort can also help you shed those extra pounds. Today green tea has gained widespread popularity as a weight-loss beverage second to water. Green tea has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicines to treat several health problems. […]
7 Yoga Poses to Get Rid of Stubborn Belly Fat Fast
Have you been fighting the battle of the bulge to no avail? Does your unwanted belly “baggage” bug you? A healthy and flat tummy is imperative for all body functions. Maintaining the abdominal muscles in good condition is important for overall fitness. Having excessive belly fat is extremely unhealthy and a risk factor for a […]