Author: Irene Pastore

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How To Do Seated Open Angle Pose

November 19, 2021

Seated Open Angle Yoga Pose

Seated Open Angle Yoga Pose stretches the inner thighs and side of your upper body. Calves are stretched while the ankles are flexed, as shown in the video.

Instructions: As you lean into the stretch, your bottom and legs remain on the mat. As you stretch to the right, your left leg and left buttock are firmly planted on the mat. If they begin to lift, select Modification #1, and #2. Maintain a long spine without leaning forward. If you can't do that, select Modification #2 and #4. Modification #3 will help you to reach farther.

Modifications: 1) Place your hand, instead of your forearm on the mat. 2) Lift your arm straight up, rather than overhead. 3) Sit either on a Yoga wedge if you have one, or a thick, folded towel. 4) Sit with your back against a wall.
EXERCISE DOs and DONTs - As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don't attempt this exercise if it's too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider

Quick and Easy Eggplant Parmesan Recipe

November 17, 2021

I N G R E D I E N T S

1 large eggplant, sliced into 1/2 inch thick round pieces

2 eggs, beaten with a fork

1 1/2 cup bread crumbs

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 jar marinara sauce (32 oz.)

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

Optional Topping: 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

I N S T R U C T I O N S

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Dip eggplant into eggs, coating both sides. Remove eggplant from eggs, and coat each slice on both sides with bread crumbs. Coat baking sheet with oil. Place eggplant slices on baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes. Turn eggplant, and bake another 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven.

In an 8 x 10 baking plan, begin layering marinara sauce with eggplant, and mozzarella cheese. Leave enough cheese for the topping. Increase the oven temperature to 475 degrees. Bake until cheese melts. If desired, top the dish with grated parmesan cheese.

U T E N S I LS

Large Baking Sheet With Raised Sides

Baking Pan 8 x 10