Author: Irene Pastore

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Prenatal Yoga Poses Gallery

August 27, 2022
EXTENDED SIDE ANGLE
PRENATAL TAYLOR POSE
SEATED EXTENDED SIDE ANGLE
WARRIOR III
MODIFIED TRIANGLE
WARRIOR II
SPREAD FOOT FORWARD FOLD
TREE
EAGLE
TRIANGLE
HORSEE EXTENDED SIDE ANGLE
COW FACE
HERO CHEST STRETCH
EXTENDED SIDE ANGLE MODIFIED
TAYLOR’S POSE EXTENDED SIDE ANGLE
SEATED FORWARD SIDE BEND
TAYLOR’S POSE PRAYER POSITION
EXTENDED SIDE ANGLE MODIFIED

Vegan Corn Tacos Recipe

August 27, 2022

Vegan Corn Tacos with Avocado and Tomato

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 1/2 cups hot water
  • 1 cup TVP (textured vegetable protein)
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 medium diced onion
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
  • salt to taste
  • tortillas
  • cayenne pepper to taste
  • preferred toppings
INSTRUCTIONS
  • Place the TVP In a medium bowl. Stir 1 cup hot water into the TVP.
  • Set aside TVP and allow to absorb the water.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over low-medium heat.
  • Add garlic to skillet. Saute about 3 – 4 minutes
  • Add onion to skillet. Saute until soft.
  • Drain any remaining water from TVP.
  • Add TVP to onions and garlic mixture. Combine well.
  • Add tomato paste, taco seasoning, and 1/2 cup water. Combine well.
  • Cook mixture over low-medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes stirring continuously.
  • Add vinegar. Stir into mixture.
  • Add salt and cayenne pepper to taste.
  • Warm tortillas in a lightly oiled skillet over low flame.
  • Recipe makes 8 tortillas.
  • Toppings: Shredded lettuce, Alfafla Sprouts, Grated Cheese, Fresh Cilantro Leaves, Chopped Tomatos, Chopped Avocado

Prenatal Warrior I Pose

August 25, 2022

Warrior I For The Pregnant Body

The Prenatal Warrior I Pose Strengthens Shoulders, Stretches Inner Thighs, Hamstrings, Calves and Quadriceps

INSTRUCTIONS
  • Begin with Mountain Pose (standing position with arms at sides).
  • Leading with right foot, take a big step forward. The distance between your feet is about the length of one leg. Toes point straight.
  • Turn the left foot forward and lift heel slightly off mat. Keep back leg straight.
  • Raise your arms slowly until hands reach toward ceiling. Gently press hands together in prayer position.
  • Shoulders are stacked directly over hips.
  • Focus your gaze forward with neck long.
  • Do not raise shoulders upward.
  • Breath deeply as you hold the Warrior I pose for 20 to 30 seconds.
  • After holding, release the pose and repeat leading with the left foot.
MODIFICATIONS
  • Step feet closer if your pose isn’t steady, or you’re not comfortable with the distance.
  • Place hands in prayer position at the heart center, if your shoulders are tired.
  • Reduce holding time if you feel tired, or strained.
  • Allow back knee to bend if balance is difficult.

Prenatal Warrior II Pose

August 25, 2022

Warrior II For The Pregnant Body

The Prenatal Warrior II Pose, Strengthens Shoulders and Hamstrings, Stretches Inner Thighs, and Quadriceps

INSTRUCTIONS
  • Begin with Mountain Pose (standing position with arms at sides).
  • Leading with right foot, take a big step sideways. The distance between your feet is about the length of one leg. Toes point straight.
  • Raise your arms slowly to shoulder level. Fingers point straight.
  • Shoulders are stacked directly over hips.
  • Slowly turn your head to the right gazing at right hand.
  • Breath deeply as you hold the Warrior II pose for 20 to 30 seconds.
  • After holding, release the pose and repeat leading with the left foot.
MODIFICATIONS
  • Step feet closer if your pose isn’t steady, or you’re not comfortable with the distance.
  • Hands in prayer position at the heart center, if your shoulders are tired.
  • Reduce holding time if you feel tired, or strained.