Recipe: Stuffed Zucchini
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It was only a matter of time till I turned this yoga blog into a food blog...
Got zucchini? Of course you do, it's summer! Here's a great recipe to use up your garden's (or farmer's market) bounty.
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Day 10: Mermaid Pose #yogadebbychallenge
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Day 10 is Mermaid Pose. We made it to day 10! Thanks to everyone who participated in the first #yogadebbychallenge! Mermaid Pose combines the hip opening of Pigeon Pose with a deep heart-opening backbend. Post your pics to Debby Nachmann Yoga on Facebook and use #yogadebbychallenge.
Read MoreDay 9: Reverse Plank Pose #yogadebbychallenge
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Day 9 is Reverse Plank Pose. Click through to learn more about the pose and a modification you may take, if needed. Post your pictures to Debby Nachmann Yoga on Facebook and use #yogadebbychallenge.
Read MoreDay 8: Wheel Pose or Bridge Pose #yogadebbychallenge
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Day 8 is Wheel or Bridge Pose, depending on which suits you best. Post your pictures to Debby Nachmann Yoga on Facebook and use #yogadebbychallenge.
Read MoreDay 7: Low Lunge Pose #yogadebbychallenge
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Day 7 is Low Lunge Pose. The last two poses opened your hips and front side of the body to get you ready to tackle Low Lunge. Read the post to make sure you find the proper form, if you aren't familiar with the posture. Post your pics to Debby Nachmann Yoga on Facebook and use #yogadebbychallenge.
Read MoreDay 6: Standing Bow Pulling Pose #yogadebbychallenge
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Day 6 of the backbend challenge is Standing Bow Pulling Pose. Like Bow Pose, from yesterday, Standing Bow strengthens the entire spine and stretches the front side of the body. In addition to the spinal compression you also, create a spine twist and, when you bring your torso parallel to the floor, you irrigate your circulatory system; getting the blood to move from one side of the body to the other.
Imagine your legs as the bow and your torso your arrow. You must kick your top let up and back to get the 'bow' taut to allow you to shoot your 'arrow' forward to hit your target of balance. In other words, you must stretch and kick equally to maintain the pose.
Want to change it up a little for our challenge? Do Dancer Pose. Grab a strap, if you need it and put it around your foot. Holding strap with both hands kick back and up but keep your upper body lifted instead of dropping it down. Keep your arms behind your ears to allow your shoulders up open up.
Don't force your your posture and make sure you are warmed up before trying this or any pose. Post your picture to @Debby Nachmann Yoga on Facebook and use #yogadebbychallenge.
Day 5: Bow Pose #yogadebbychallenge
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Day 5 of the backbend challenge is Bow Pose. Congrats for reaching the half way mark! Missed a day? No big deal, just add your pics when you are ready. Click through to the blog to learn modifications for Bow and to get options to change it up. Post your pics to Debby Nachmann Yoga on Facebook and use #yogadebbychallenge.
Read MoreDay 4: Full Locust Pose #yogadebbychallenge
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Tomorrow is Day 4 of our backbend challenge and the featured pose is Full Locust Pose. Can't wait to see you pics! Post them to @Debby Nachmann Yoga on Facebook and use #yogadebbychallenge.
Read MoreDay 3: Fish Pose #yogadebbychallenge
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Day 3 of the backbend challenge is Fish Pose. Click through to learn more about this powerful heart opener. I've included some modifications and deeper variations you can take in this pose. Please post your pics to Debby Nachmann Yoga on Facebook, and use #yogadebbychallenge.
Read MoreDay 2: Cobra Pose #yogadebbychallenge
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Day 2 of our backbend challenge is Cobra Pose. Post your pics to my Facebook page @DebbyNachmannYoga and use #yogadebbychallenge, to share with everyone.
Read MoreDay 1: Fixed Firm Pose #yogadebbychallenge
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Welcome to the backbend challenge! Day 1 (Aug, 19th) is Fixed Firm Pose. Grab your friends and family and have them join along...not just be your photographer! I am excited to see your pictures, share them on Facebook and remember to tag them #yogadebbychallenge and @DebbyNachmannYoga
Read MoreJoin the #yogadebbychallenge!
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Starting Wednesday, August 19th join with fellow yogis in a fun, 10 day, back-bend focused, yoga challenge. Check the blog each day for info on the day's pose, then take a picture of yourself in the pose and share it on Facebook. Tag me @DebbyNachmannYoga and use #yogadebbychallenge so we can all see your pics! Don't take the challenge too seriously, it's a fun way to build community and support. Let this be a chance to get creative and explore your practice, don't worry about being perfect or going deepest in your postures...just have fun! Can't wait to see what you come up with! Click through to see the 10 day line up...
Read MoreChaturanga: Do's & Don'ts
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For high confidence in low plank, check out the Do's and Don'ts of Chaturanga.
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