Author: Irene Pastore

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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.

Corn Bread Recipe

August 20, 2022

Easy Corn Bread Recipe

Ready In Less Than A Half Hour

Cooking Tools: 2 Medium Size Mixing Bowls, Medium Size Cake Pan

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup corn meal
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup wheat germ
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1 cup milk plus 1 tablespoon honey

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Mix dry ingredients. Set aside.
  • Combine moist ingredients in another bowl.
  • Stir moist ingredients into the dry ingredients. Combine well with spoon or fork.
  • Oil round cake pan. Pour batter into pan.
  • Bake at 425 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.
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Apple Cinnamon Loaf Recipe

August 20, 2022

Cinnamon and Nutmeg Add A Warm Spicy Flavor To This Dessert Bread

Mix Entire Recipe Into One Bowl

Cooking Tools: Large Mixing Bowl, Standard Loaf Pan

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups finely chopped apples unpeeled
  • 1/2 cup soft butter
  • 2/3 cups honey or maple syrup
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • Optional: walnut pieces for topping.

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Mix together dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Add remainder ingredients to dry mixture. Combine well.
  • Fold apples into dry mixture.
  • Oil loaf pan, or line with parchment paper.
  • Pour batter into loaf pan.
  • Optional topping: walnut pieces.
  • Set oven at 325 degrees. Bake for 60 minutes.
  • Recipe makes 1 loaf.