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Redefining MovementWednesday Q&A 751: Weighted Vests in LYT Classes, The Peroneus Brevis Tendon, Muscle and Bone HealthWelcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about wearing weights during a LYT class, a good way to strengthen the peroneus brevis tendon, and how to combat muscle and bone loss with aging. Your questions:*What are your thoughts on wearing a weighted vest during LYT classes?*What do you think is a good way to strengthen the peroneus brevis tendon?*How do we combat muscle and bone lo...2024-12-2526 minRedefining MovementDeep Dive: The Keys to Longevity and Self-CareJoin Lara & Kristin this month for a deep dive into the role education plays in the LYT method and LYT movement.In this episode, you’ll learn about:*Nourishing Nutrition* Eating a balanced diet rich in whole foods and staying hydrated is essential for health and longevity.*Regular Physical Activity* Physical activity is essential for longevity, enhancing overall health, reducing injury risk, and boosting mental well-being, with aerobic exercises, strength training, and mobility routines like LYT.*Mental and Emotional Well-being* Foster mental well-being through mindfulness, social connections, hobbies, an...2024-09-0446 minRedefining MovementWednesday Q&A: Injury Recovery, Learning Through LYT, & Identifying Quality Movement ProfessionalsWelcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them!In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about injury recovery, learning through LYT, and how to tell whether someone is a quality movement professional. Your questions:* I had heard different recommendations for helping injury recovery. Some say stop moving and some say absolutely keep moving. If you're recovering from an injury should you stop moving or is that not good advice?* Can you articulate the learning that occurs in a movement p...2024-08-2133 minRedefining MovementDeep Dive: Layers of LYT - Importance of Incorporating Education into Your Movement PracticeJoin Lara & Kristin this month for a deep dive into the role education plays in the LYT method and LYT movement.Incorporating education into movement practices is crucial for several reasons: **Improved Understanding**: Education helps individuals understand the principles behind movements, making them more aware of the correct techniques and the purpose of each exercise. This knowledge can lead to more effective and intentional practice.**Injury Prevention**: With a better understanding of biomechanics and body mechanics, individuals can perform movements safely, reducing the risk of injury. Education on proper form and alignment i...2024-08-0727 minRedefining MovementDeep Dive: Layers of LYT - PT ConceptsJoin Lara & Kristin this month for a deep dive into how physical therapy is woven into the LYT blueprint.In this episode, you’ll learn about:* about the importance of physical therapy in addressing physical impairments and pain.* that physical therapy goes beyond just treating symptoms, but aims to restore function, improve mobility, and enhance overall quality of life.* the significance of neurodevelopmental patterns, particularly how they shape our cognitive, motor, emotional, and social abilities from conception to adulthood.* the significance of motor development in brain and nervous sy...2024-07-0133 minRedefining MovementWednesday Q&A: Staying Independent with Age, LYT for Circulation, & Advice for TBI’sWelcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them!In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about tips to stay independent as we age, LYT for circulation, and advice for those with a traumatic brain injury. Your questions:* What are the top 3 tips for helping us stay independent with age?* Is LYT helpful for circulation?* Do you have any advice for individuals with TBI (traumatic brain injury)?To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.c...2024-06-2631 minRedefining MovementDeep Dive: Reintroducing LYTJoin Lara & Kristin this month for a deep dive into LYT. In this episode, you’ll learn about:* Lara’s story of what led her to create the LYT Method.* How LYT is evolving the approach to yoga and movement.* Lara’s journey from teaching classes in her house to opening a studio to designing and teaching her own teacher training.* The creation of the LYT Daily platform.* Kristin’s story of what led her to yoga and why LYT resonated with her.* The future go...2024-06-0535 minRedefining MovementWork Well Series: The Paradigm Shift to Working WellWelcome to our special Work Well Series, where we explore the importance of prioritizing employee well-being in the office!In this last episode of our series, Lara and Kristin recap their biggest takeaways from these conversations. From the incredible impact of kindness to the unwavering need for psychological safety in the workplace to the push towards mental health support for employees, these companies set the bar for a better employee experience. Technology was also apparent to get ahead of the curve for employee benefits, through platforms like Wellable and Modern Health. K...2024-03-2218 minRedefining MovementWork Well Series: The Power of Education on Well-being in the WorkplaceWelcome to our special Work Well Series, where we explore the importance of prioritizing employee well-being in the office!This episode uncovers the extraordinary results when a company invests in redefining success through unwavering dedication to ongoing education and development for their employees.Lara talks with Kevin Osterhaus, President of Graduate Hotels about his vision of empowering individuals through the hotel chain’s unique Graduate Academy program. The program offers an innovative approach to education as a benefit of being an employee, allowing all staff to pursue continuing education degrees and certifications paid fo...2024-03-0824 minRedefining MovementWednesday Q&A: The LYT Platform, Pelvic Pain, and Foot Pronation Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions, and we answer them!In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about getting started in the LYT platform, dealing with hip and groin pain when physical therapy isn’t working, and how to train your body to relieve knee pain caused by foot pronation.Connect with Lara Heimann, The Redefining Movement Podcast, and LYT Daily:Lara on Instagram - @Lara.HeimannRedefining Movement Podcast on Instagram - @RedefiningMovementPodcastLYT Method on Instagram - @LYTMethodKristin on Instagram - @kbwilliams99 2024-02-2823 minRedefining MovementWork Well Series: Revolutionizing Workplace Wellness with Wellable and Modern HealthIn this episode of our Work Well Series, we explore two exceptional platforms that take employee benefits to the next level. Modern Health and Wellable are both innovative solutions for companies designed to enrich physical, social, and mental well-being in the workplace. First, Lara speaks with Nick Patel, Founder and CEO at Wellable. Wellable’s challenge library and customizable well-being programs emphasize the need for holistic health approaches from employers. Next, Lara talks with Modern Health’s Director of Clinical Research and Scientific Affairs, Dr. Jessica Waltrous, about the platform’s comprehensive mental health o...2024-02-2344 minRedefining MovementWork Well Series: Enhancing Employee Well-being and Redefining Corporate CultureWelcome to our special Work Well Series, where we explore the importance of prioritizing employee well-being in the office!In this introduction to the series, we touch on the world of corporate wellness, why it’s become such a buzzword, and why it’s time to redefine what it means to work well.Join our hosts, Lara Heimann and Kristin Williams, as they discuss the alarming statistics surrounding employee dissatisfaction and the negative impact it has on productivity, and employee’s personal well-being. They explore the concept of "working well" beyond physical fitness and de...2024-02-1613 minRedefining MovementWednesday Q&A: Alternative Jobs, Disrespectful Students, and Differentiating the LYT MethodWelcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them!In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about what we’d be doing if it weren’t for LYT, how to deal with disrespectful students, and why the LYT method differs from other practices. Connect with Lara Heimann, The Redefining Movement Podcast, and LYT Daily:Lara on Instagram - @Lara.HeimannKristin on Instagram - @kbwilliams99 Redefining Movement Podcast on Instagram - @RedefiningMovementPodcastLYT Method on Instagram - @LYTMethodToday’s podcast sponsor:Almond C...2023-12-1322 minRedefining MovementLiving & Aging Brightly as a Vegan with Author and Founder & Director of Main Street Vegan Academy, Victoria MoranVictoria Moran, Author and Founder & Director of Main Street Vegan Academy, is evidence that the practices of yoga and veganism sustain the light inside you. At the age of 73, she has more energy than most of her generation (and younger generations as well), which is why she’s advocated for both practices since the 70s.She became a yogi and vegan when those words weren’t commonly used and has lived through many changes since then. In this episode of Redefining Movement, Victoria talks about veganism and yoga, why you might want to consi...2023-12-0840 minRedefining MovementWednesday Q&A: Raising Explorers, Treating Splay Foot, and Lasting Neck Pain Relief Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them!In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about raising explorers and movers as first time parents, treating acquired splay foot, and finding neck pain relief that lasts.Connect with Lara Heimann, The Redefining Movement Podcast, and LYT Daily:Lara on Instagram - @Lara.HeimannKristin on Instagram - @kbwilliams99 Redefining Movement Podcast on Instagram - @RedefiningMovementPodcastLYT Method on Instagram - @LYTMethodToday’s podcast sponsor:LYT Newsletter - Sign up for the LYT...2023-11-2925 minRedefining MovementMonthly Motivation: Pulling Into CenterJoin Lara for a discussion on the value of pulling into center. You’ll discover that it isn’t about gripping or holding, but instead drawing yourself inward, finding your center and balance to resonate with others and withstand adversity.In this episode, you will learn the following:Pulling into center doesn’t just affect you but the people around you, too.Changes stop being anxiety-ridden threats and turn into opportunities for building resiliency.Ultimately, pulling into center is about total self awareness.Connect with Lara Heimann, The Redefining Movement Podcast, and LY...2023-11-0623 minRedefining MovementWednesday Q&A: Fun Facts About Us, Daily Movement, & Deeper Breathing Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them!In this episode, Lara & Kristin offer some fun facts about themselves, moving daily, and breathing.Your questions: What is something interesting that people might not know about you and Kristin? How much should I move through the day? I work virtually but find the lack of routine—i.e. Go to work, come home—makes it harder for me to get motivated.How do I help my breathing? I can’t seem to get out of shallow breaths.2023-10-2520 minRedefining MovementWednesday Q&A: Massages, Low Energy, & Diastasis Recti in NewbornsWelcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them!In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about massage frequency, experiencing low energy, and diastasis recti in newborns. Your questions: How often would you recommend a massage? Is it okay if it hurts?What are your recommendations for low energy?My newborn baby has diastasis recti. Will it go away on its own or will he need physio?Connect with Lara Heimann, The Redefining Movement Podcast, and LYT Daily:Lara on Instagram...2023-10-1118 minRedefining MovementBuilding a Recession-Proof Fitness Business with Jill ColemanJill Coleman is a relentless fitness and business coach striving to help other health and fitness professionals to get out of the gym and start a business that attracts clients successfully. She leverages her extensive knowledge and experience in the fitness space, from running marathons to joining figure competitions, to help clients develop the right mindset for having a fulfilling fitness journey. In this episode of Redefining Movement, Jill talks about the influential role branding plays on the success of a fitness business. She also shares her experiences with understanding moderation in her diets, taking discipline t...2023-10-0633 minRedefining MovementMonthly Motivation: The Power of “I Can,” & “I Will.”Join Lara for a discussion about the power of the words “I Can” and “I Will.” You’ll realize that your thoughts truly can shape your perception and reality, so it’s important to think positively to enhance your life today.In this episode, you will learn the following:You can’t achieve something without first believing you can do it.Your words form your thoughts, which then color your reality. Repetition is how your brain learns. Whatever you repeat to yourself, whether negative or positive, will become how you believe your life is and will be....2023-10-0224 minRedefining MovementMonthly Motivation: Creative Breaks Are GoodJoin Lara for a conversation about the importance of creative breaks and creativity. It’s true that we all have some level of creativity and there are ways to enhance it to our benefit. In this episode, learn about: * The significance of creativity in human history.* How creativity impacts problem-solving.* How creativity is tied to our brain reward centers.* How letting the mind wander fosters creativity.And so much more!To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com...2023-09-1118 minRedefining MovementRebroadcast: The LYT 2020 Online Yoga Teacher Training Graduates - Part 2Today I have the second set of my Yoga Teacher Training graduates. They’ve just graduated from my LYT 200-hour online teacher training, and they are going out into the world to try and make it a better place.We check in with everyone to hear why they joined, what they got out of the experience, and how it’s changed them. Resources:https://lytyoga.com/lyt-yoga-teacher-training/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-08-1645 minRedefining MovementRebroadcast: The LYT 2020 Online Yoga Teacher Training Graduates - Part 1We wanted to bring you one of our favorite past episodes to let you hear more about our amazing upcoming LYT teacher training:Today I have a whole host of guests with me — my Yoga Teacher Training graduates. They’ve just graduated from my LYT 200-hour online teacher training, and they are going out into the world to try and make it a better place.We check in with everyone to hear why they joined, what they got out of the experience, and how it’s changed them. Resources:https...2023-08-0938 min
Redefining MovementExploring Wholistic Wellness with Scott van NiekerkJoin Lara for a conversation with physical therapist Scott van Niekerk. Originally from Zimbabwe, Scott is the founder, owner, and PT Director of Wholistic Physical Therapy in Brewster, New York, a facility with the goal of treating the entire human being. With a background in manual therapy, including being mentored by John Barnes, founder of the Myofascial Release approach to Physical Therapy, and a passion for holistic healing, Scott helps individuals achieve a pain-free active lifestyle. His approach encompasses physical therapy, nutrition, and a whole-person perspective, providing a safe and balanced environment for healing and restoring overall well-being.2023-07-2854 minRedefining MovementWednesday Q&A: Perfect Posture, Distal Finger Proprioception, Disc Function, Spinal Alignment, & BunionsWelcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them!In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about can you achieve perfect posture with a broken bone, distal finger proprioception, disc function and spinal alignment, and bunions.Your questions:1. Can you achieve perfect posture if you’ve broken an important bone like the collarbone?2. I have a podcast question about proprioception motor control hypermobility in the distal finger joints. I have known for a while that a sign of EDS, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a hypermobility sy...2023-07-1934 minRedefining MovementCore Values & Success in Accidental Entrepreneurship with Amanda McKinneyJoin Lara for an informative conversation about reluctant entrepreneurs with Amanda McKinney. Amanda is a recognized thought leader and coach on Accidental Entrepreneurship, author of Why Not You? An Accidental Entrepreneurs Guide To Success and host of The Unapologetic Entrepreneur Podcast. As a coach, she can help any Accidental Entrepreneur navigate self-doubt so that they can take action and relentlessly pursue their definition of success.In this episode, you’ll learn about:The importance of taking action and embracing progress.Collaboration over competition.The significance of core values.The power of appreciation....2023-06-2341 minRedefining MovementFocusing on What We Can Control with Dr. Aria YoungDr. Aria Young is a Naturopathic Doctor dedicated to guiding individuals on their path to optimal health and well-being. She combines her extensive knowledge of natural medicine with innovative approaches, providing personalized and holistic care to her patients. Driven by a deep understanding of the body's innate healing abilities, she blends evidence-based naturopathic principles with the latest research, empowering her clients to achieve lasting vitality.On this episode of Redefining Yoga, Aria discusses how society and social media can work against us and create disconnection within ourselves and from others while sharing her own personal experience...2023-06-0957 minRedefining MovementMonthly Motivation: The Anti-Summer BodyThis month, on the cusp of summer, hear Lara’s thoughts on the Anti-Summer Body: Move Better to Feel Better, Not Just Look Better. We hear lots of messaging in society using the summer body as a motivational tool. But is this actually helpful or harmful? How can we think about our bodies in a healthier and more productive way? Lara discusses her thoughts on having a capable body. “What we need to do is start a trend that makes us want to be functional in our bodies, capable in our bodies, not have our bodies serve...2023-06-0526 minRedefining MovementHeadache Answers with Dr. Jono TavesJoin Lara for a conversation about headaches with Dr. Jono Taves PT, DPT, fellow physical therapist, owner/founder of the Novera Headache Center, and host of The Headache Doctor podcast. Dr. Taves received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the Mayo Clinic. He specializes in a type of hands-on physical therapy that is focused on treating the neck and jaw, which he uses to help people struggling with chronic head pain, including headaches of all kinds. In this episode, you’ll learn about1. how Dr. Taves uses manual therapy techniques to help people with hea...2023-05-1941 minRedefining MovementWednesday Q&A: Motivating Movement, Training for Equestrians, Pain During In-Person Classes, & PNFWelcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them!In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about how to motivate people to move, training for equestrians, why pain is coming back during in-person classes, & PNF. Your questions:* I feel like I'm surrounded by inert people - my husband, my family, my coworkers… I'm not a teacher but want to ask how to encourage others in your life to get off their bums and move. Signed, frustrated and concerned for humanity.* Our pony injured him...2023-05-1724 minRedefining MovementWednesday Q&A: Knee Pain, Spinal Rotation, Protective Tension in the Body, & Neutral Pelvis/Triple S While Running/WalkingWelcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them!In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about knee pain, the risks of spinal rotation, holding tension in the body from previous injuries, and how to move around holding neutral pelvis and spine.Your questions:* My question is about my partner who recently developed pain in the front inside of his knee. He has just started training for a half marathon and after just a couple of runs he noticed the pain while he was running...2023-05-1030 minRedefining MovementMonthly Motivation: How Your Body Communicates With You & Why You Should ListenJoin Lara this month for a conversation about how your body communicates with you and why it’s important to listen to it. Our bodies have an innate capacity to provide us with information about our needs, such as hunger or early signs of injury. However, in today's fast-paced society, we often ignore these signals and rely on quick fixes like medications. Learning to listen to our bodies can help prevent health conditions and injuries. Remind yourself to LISTEN to the signals with this helpful acronym: L - learn about ourselvesI - int...2023-05-0143 minRedefining MovementWednesday Q&A: Carrying Angles, Calcified Ligaments, Advice on a Student, & How LYT Helps You BreatheWelcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them!In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about carrying angles, calcified ligaments, advice on handling a difficult student, and how LYT helps you breathe better. Your questions:* Lara, you posted on Mark's carrying angle. What is that and when to be concerned?* How often do ligaments calcify?* How to kindly respond to the objection of a student who persistently complains that the class is difficult, even though it's described as the most a...2023-04-1932 minRedefining MovementWednesday Q&A: Moving Better With Age, Yoga for Disc Herniation, & the Best Time to WorkoutWelcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them!In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about moving better as we age, LYT yoga for cervical disc herniation, and the best time of day to workout. Your questions:* Do you think we can move better as we age?* From the Wednesday Q&A podcast regarding disk herniation, if a client has a slipped disk at the cervical spine and was advised by her chiro to do soft yoga or gentle, needing to avoid d...2023-04-1233 minRedefining MovementEssential Aromatherapy Knowledge with Amy AnthonyJoin Lara for a fascinating conversation with The Aromatic Gardner, Amy Anthony. Amy is a certified clinical Aromatherapist and Aromatic Gardner, aromatherapy educator, herbalist, certified master composter, artisanal distiller, and host of the Essential Aromatica podcast. She is listed as one of America's most influential aromatherapists.In this episode, you will learn about:* what is aromatherapy* the critical, genuine, and authentic role essential oils may play in supporting overall health and recovery* how essential oils can support our health, connect us with nature, enhance mental clarity, and help us cope...2023-04-0751 minRedefining MovementMonthly Motivation: Why Posture MattersHere at LYT YogaⓇ Method, we believe that posture matters! In this episode, founder Lara Heimann weighs in on “the great posture debate.” She’ll share with you all the reasons why, even if posture isn’t always directly linked to pain in medical research studies, you should care about and pay attention to your posture. Learn how posture is defined and how best to optimize your posture. Your posture matters whether you are currently in pain or not because it directly affects your movement potential. Listen in to hear more!P - postural control O - o...2023-04-0346 minRedefining MovementWednesday Q&A: Tips for Confidence, Retraining Weak Glutes, & LYT to Rebalance Your Nervous SystemWelcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them!In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about tips for teaching confidence, retraining weak glutes after hip replacements, and LYT Yoga to rebalance your nervous system. Your questions:Tips for confidence? I'm the only LYT teacher in the studio. For example, a student leaving during class. I have a question about a new student who tripped and broke her femur in the summer. She's in her sixties and had gotten both hips replaced maybe two years before sh...2023-03-2225 minRedefining MovementNeutral Spine Alignment with BAKBŌN founder/CEO Dan CraytorJoin Lara for a conversation with BAKBŌN founder and CEO Dan Craytor. BAKBŌN is an adjustable, hands-free tool to help you keep your spine in a neutral position, promoting better posture and back health. This tool aligns well with Lara’s concept of the Triple S to help you find a neutral spine in LYT YogaⓇ. Dan wanted to create something that would give him feedback on his spinal alignment during activity. Out of this desire, the BAKBŌN device was born.In this episode, you’ll learn about:Dan’s story and how he beca...2023-03-1738 minRedefining MovementMonthly Motivation: Making Time to Move & The Science of Why We ShouldJoin Lara for a deep dive into the science of why we should be moving more. She is here to help anyone who is either struggling to get moving, struggling to stay moving, or just wants to move more and to really understand the science behind it and let that help you encode the importance of moving. So listen in to get inspired and then get moving!In this episode Lara will discuss:why we are not moving enough.why we should move more.research that points to the fact that we need to move...2023-03-0655 minRedefining MovementWednesday Q&A: Recommendations for Parkinson’s Diagnosis, Modifications for Kidney Donors/Recipients, & Foot/Ankle Positioning in Hip OpenersWelcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them!In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about recommendations for someone diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and working hard to stay healthy post-diagnosis, how the LYT practice should be modified for kidney donors/recipients, and more information about the optimal angles of the ankle for certain hip opening poses.Your questions:I'm 52, have practiced yoga for 25 years, and got certified to teach in 2008. Have dealt with sciatica and weakness on my left side, a stiff neck and tr...2023-03-0131 minRedefining MovementPelvic Health with Physical Therapists Dr. Ashley Newton and Becky KellerJoin Lara for a fascinating and wide-ranging conversation with physical therapists Dr. Ashley Newton and Becky Keller, both pelvic health specialists. This is a must-listen episode!Ashley is a LYT yoga instructor and pelvic health physical therapist. She got into this specialty because she found that her patients had pain, sexual health, and urinary health issues that she was unable to help with. She saw it as a way to provide people with the power to care for themselves and to help people talk about taboo topics without shame or judgment. Becky is a...2023-02-241h 13Redefining MovementWednesday Q&A: Weight Bearing in the Hands, LYT for Anxiety Reduction, & Anterior Knee PainWelcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about weight bearing in the hands, practicing LYT Yoga for decreased anxiety, and advice for persistent anterior knee pain. Your questions:Can we talk about the hand? I've heard of toe yoga and I use it in my PT practice and self-practice. Is there hand yoga? One thing my local LYT instructor says in class is to press the base of my index finger into the mat during any...2023-01-1137 minRedefining MovementWednesday Q&A: Handstand Drills, Myofascial Release, Favorite Things About Being a Physical Therapist, & Growing LYT YogaWelcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about handstand drills to get away from the wall, myofascial release, our favorite things about being physical therapists, and how LYT Yoga has grown over the years. Your questions:My question today is about handstand drills. I have a client similar age to me, in her fifties, very strong and fit as a fiddle, solo mother of four, and full-time nurse. She keeps herself strong with my LYT yog...2023-01-0430 minRedefining MovementMonthly Motivation: The Motivation to RestJoin Lara this month for a conversation about the importance of rest! How do you know when is the right time for you to rest or the right time for you to move? How do you recognize the need for rest versus just feeling the lack of motivation when it comes to movement?Explore all the benefits of rest and the negative outcomes of not getting enough of it. Tap into and assess your culturally-influenced feelings about rest. Compare and contrast that to what is the right cho...2022-12-0529 minRedefining MovementWednesday Q&A: Bruised Toes From Downhill Hiking, Monthly Cycles, Energy Dips, Soreness, & Massage, & Is LYT Enough MovementWelcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about avoiding bruised toes from hiking downhill, monthly cycle as relates to energy levels and delayed onset muscle soreness, muscle soreness from yoga and massage, and is LYT yoga enough movement? Your questions:* How to avoid bruised toes while hiking downhill. * I have a question about post-workout pain and levels of energy. I have noticed that at certain times of the month I have longer-lasting DOM...2022-10-2628 minRedefining MovementWednesday Q&A: COVID Shot-Related Shoulder Pain, How the LYT Team Met, & Fixing a Laterally Tilted PelvisWelcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about shoulder impingement from COVID shots, how the LYT team met, finding a neutral pelvis when it’s laterally tilted. Your questions:* I had four COVID shots and a flu shot in the same arm over the span of a year plus. Removal of lymph nodes requires shots in only one arm. The second COVID booster shot in March left my arm with a slight impingement. I've had a...2022-10-0523 minRedefining MovementThe Entrepreneurial Spirit of Fitness with Investor & CEO Andy JacksonLeading a healthy and fit lifestyle, isn’t just a way of thinking and living. It can be a way of business and for serial entrepreneur, Andy Jackson, making it easier for kids and adults to lead a healthy and active lifestyle became his business obsession. From releasing VHS videos in the 90s, to today working with Elton John’s Rocket Sports, and heading his own curated wellness marketplace, Andy has set the tone for what it’s like to run a fitness business with a passion for movement and authenticity.In this episode, Lara talks with An...2022-09-2340 minRedefining MovementWednesday Q&A: Frozen Shoulder, Moving Better, & Favorite Thing About Teaching LYT YogaWelcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about what to do to help a frozen shoulder, tips for moving better, and what is your favorite thing about teaching LYT Yoga. Your questions:* I have a very painful frozen shoulder. I wonder if there are any tips and/or exercises in LYT that can help me.* Any tips for helping me move better? I have old injuries, have tried pilates, running, cycling, and...2022-09-2127 minRedefining MovementHow to Become One with Your Sleep with Devin BurkeSleep. Everyone needs it, but not everyone gets it. We’re talking good, quality, restful sleep. Devin Burke, a sleep expert, was first introduced to this extremely complex phenomenon when doing some research for a friend. The only solution he found was sleeping pills. Refusing to believe this was the answer, Devin found himself going down the rabbit hole of how sleep is the foundation of health and what people can do to improve it.In this episode, Lara talks with Devin about insomnia, the many different forms it can take, and practices people can incorporate in...2022-09-0247 minRedefining MovementWednesday Q&A: Knee Pain from Cycling, LYT Love, & Dowager’s HumpWelcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about knee pain from cycling, LYT love, and dowager's hump. Your questions:* I took up cycling in February of this year and LOVED IT, so had cycled most days since then as I use it to commute across London to my classes. This was up until about a month ago when I started to experience tenderness in what I believe to be my quadriceps tendon. Initially, the pa...2022-08-2424 minRedefining MovementWednesday Q&A: Postpartum Movement & Creative LYT SequencingWelcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about postpartum movement practices and the creativity that goes into LYT Yoga sequencing. Your questions:Any suggestions for postpartum movement and strategy for getting back into movement?I love how creative you are in LYT Yoga. How do you come up with so many creative sequences? It seems like they are endless. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/categ...2022-07-2713 minRedefining MovementWednesday Q&A: Popping Knees, Overactive TFL & LYT® During PregnancyWelcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them!Your questions:Every time I come down from plank into chaturanga and go into upward facing dog, my knees are popping. Any thoughts?While practicing meditation my mid-back hurts really bad, specifically the space under the shoulder blades near the upper ribs. How can I strengthen this?What is the impact of overactive TFL?Is it safe to do LYT® style core during the first trimester of pregnancy?To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: l...2022-03-0922 minRedefining Movement416. Wednesday Q&A: Breathing, Learning LYT® & Rolling Down the SpineWelcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them!Your questions:What is the best way to breathe while doing yoga practice or when doing cardio?What do I need to do to start from the beginning and learn with LYT Yoga® to know what you know?Why do you teach rolling down the spine segmentally from bridge, but not the pilates style roll down, even if done with the knees bent?To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/Do you h...2021-07-0722 minRedefining Movement333 | A Very Merry Christmas! | with the LYT™ Yoga FamilyIn this special holiday celebration, we have the whole LYT™ Yoga family here with us!We all have questions for each other, so we can all get to know each other a little better—and you get to know all of us! And make sure to listen until the end, because we have a special surprise for all of you.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.comResources:Get 25% off your first order at tryveganmealprep.com with code LYTYOGARedefining Yoga is a prod...2020-12-2544 min
Redefining Movement243 | The LYT 2020 Online Yoga Teacher Training Graduates, Pt. 2Today I have the second set of my Yoga Teacher Training graduates. They’ve just graduated from my LYT 200-hour online teacher training, and they are going out into the world to try and make it a better place.We check in with everyone to hear why they joined, what they got out of the experience, and how it’s changed them.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.comResources:lytyoga.com/certification-overview/lyt-online-certificationRedefining Yoga is a production of Crate Media2020-05-2245 min
Redefining Movement240 | The LYT 2020 Online Yoga Teacher Training GraduatesToday I have a whole host of guests with me — my Yoga Teacher Training graduates. They’ve just graduated from my LYT 200-hour online teacher training, and they are going out into the world to try and make it a better place.We check in with everyone to hear why they joined, what they got out of the experience, and how it’s changed them.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.comResources:lytyoga.com/certification-overview/lyt-online-certificationRedefining Yoga is a production of Cra...2020-05-1538 min
Redefining Movement75| Anatomy of Breath to Breathe BetterToday’s podcast episode is all about moving better through your breath! Breathing is essential for our life, and breathing is going to happen regardless of if we pay attention to it or not, so why not make shifts to breathe better? In the episode today, I’m sharing simple anatomy so that you understand how breathing takes place, and also ways that you can breathe better in and out of your movement practice. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com In...2019-04-2419 min
Redefining Movement74 | Tips for the Foot & Knee, helping with Plantar Fasciitis | with John FrankI’m so excited for today’s episode because my brother, John Frank, is back on the podcast! John and I are sharing tips for the foot and knees, as well as ways to help with plantar fasciitis. The foot is always a much asked about topic within the community, and John has so much knowledge– this episode is sure to help you in your better movement patterns! To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/move...2019-04-2243 min
Redefining Movement73 | Tips For A Functional CoreWe talk about finding smarter and safer movement patterns on my podcast and platforms daily, but for today I am speaking fully from my physical therapy perspective. I’ll be speaking about how to use the core correctly, from the PT perspective of just what the purpose of the core is for. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara Online LYT Daily yoga classes with Lara: movementbylara.vhx.tv Today’s episode is sponso...2019-04-1921 min
Redefining Movement72 | Hypermobility AlertToday’s solo episode is all about how to use core stability when you are hypermobile. Hypermobile people may fill a small category, but they will actually suffer more injuries in yoga due to their bigger ranges of motion within their movement practices. Being bendy in yoga is beautiful, just as any practice is, but without proper attention and care, those with hypermobility can suffer great injury. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/move...2019-04-1716 min
Redefining Movement71 | Q&A with LaraI get a lot of questions from listeners, yoga teachers, and followers I have on social media quite often, so I wanted to take today to answer a few of them. My hope is that in answering these on my podcast, this helps someone else as well! To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara Online LYT Daily yoga classes with Lara: movementbylara.vhx.tv Today’s episode is sponsored my LYT Daily online yoga classes. This is an exclusive pass...2019-04-1529 min
Redefining Movement70 | Create ConfidenceWe know that confidence is key for having a more successful life, but creating that confidence can seem a little daunting. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the reason I believe confidence is vital to a full life, and the ways that I create confidence in my life. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com/podcast Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara Online LYT Daily yoga classes with Lara: movementbylara.vhx.tv Today’s episode is sponsored my LYT Dail...2019-04-1221 min
Redefining Movement69 | Don’t Be A Stagnant PondToday’s episode is all about movement. Surprise! I’m using the concept of stagnant waters to really show you that it teaches us about our own body. As you know, water that has been sitting for awhile can begin to not smell well, and even begin to grow things in it– this is very much like our own body. Over 70% of our body is water, and you can see how that shows stagnancy is something we can have within us as well. To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Rebounde...2019-04-1019 min
Redefining Movement068 | Raise Your Hand With EaseToday’s podcast is all about lifting your arms pain free and easily, which may sound simple, but this isn’t necessarily the case. We were born to be able to lift our arms up and above us, as well as around in a complete circle, but a lot of people struggle with this movement. In today’s conversation, I’m sharing how to get your arms to be able to complete this movement, and why it’s so important. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com/podcast Resour...2019-04-0820 min
Redefining Movement67 | Be Like LarrySeveral weeks ago, I lost my father. He was an incredible human, and as I am preparing a eulogy for him, I’m truly noticing all the he has taught me. In today’s episode I am sharing the lessons my father, Larry, had taught me and is still teaching me to this day. To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara Online LYT Daily yoga classes with Lara: movementbylara.vhx.tv Today’s episode is sponsored my LYT Daily online y...2019-04-0513 min
Redefining Movement66 | Beginner’s MindToday’s podcast is all about embracing the beginner’s mind without always labeling ourselves as beginners. In Zen Buddhism, the beginner’s mind is thought of as something we should aspire and practice to have. It’s time we stop looking at being a beginner as something we are ashamed of, and see it more as an opportunity! To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara Online LYT Daily yoga classes with Lara: movementbylara.vhx.tv Today’s episode is sponsored...2019-04-0316 min
Redefining Movement65 | What Mistakes Can Teach UsToday’s podcast was inspired by a recent mistake that I made while on the road with my daughter, looking at colleges. I made a mistake when I put gas in our car, I accidently filled it up with diesel fuel instead of regular. Sure, it made me feel silly, but rather than get down on myself, I looked for the lesson. To learn more, visit: http://laraheimann.com Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara Online LYT Daily yoga classes with Lara: movementbylara.vhx.tv T...2019-04-0115 min
Redefining Movement64 | How A Good College Can Help You Pick A Good Yoga ClassToday’s episode is inspired by my daughter searching for what college she’ll be attending! We’re looking at what each school has to offer beyond the education, and it made me think of what I recommend as a yoga teacher. There are a lot of similarities between what you may be looking for in a yoga class, and what you may be looking for in a college setting, and today I’m going to share my thoughts! To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram...2019-03-2914 min
Redefining Movement63 | Progress Not PerfectWe all have experienced the strive for perfection, and how it can actually get in the way of real progress. I see this a lot in yoga practice, where people have a perfectionist mindset for their practice, and I believe that can be really limiting. Today we are going to talk through the importance of releasing the illusion of perfection, and replacing it with the strive of progress. To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara Online LYT Daily yoga cl...2019-03-2717 min
Redefining Movement62 | Getting Out Of A SlumpFor today’s episode, I wanted to address how to get out of a slump. Being in a slump can be a physical thing, an emotional thing, professional, or even a creative thing! A slump is a feeling of being stuck, sort of like a blockage that you feel you can’t move past. We all can get stuck in the slump, and today, I’m going to share with you why I believe it’s important to do so. To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instag...2019-03-2521 min
Redefining Movement61 | A Useful InstrumentToday’s podcast is all about one of my favorite quotes! I even centered an entire yoga class around it, because our body’s are useful instruments, and we need to remember that. Are we neglecting our body, or are we making it a useful instrument? Today, that is just what we are going to talk about. To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Herbalist & Alchemist Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara Online LYT Daily yoga classes with Lara: movementbylara.vhx.tv Today’s episode is spons...2019-03-2218 min
Redefining Movement60 | The Power Of The PauseToday we are talking about the incredible power that pausing has on our mind, body, and movement practice. The pause is important because it gives us the chance for so many things, especially in our very hurried lives. Today we are talking about the benefits of pausing, and what ways we can all add more pause to our lives. To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara Online LYT Daily yoga classes with Lara: movementbylara.vhx.tv Today’s episode is s...2019-03-2016 min
Redefining Movement59 | Q&A with LaraI get a lot of questions from listeners, yoga teachers, and followers I have on social media quite often, so I wanted to take today to answer a few of them. My hope is that in answering these on my podcast, this helps someone else as well! To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara Online LYT Daily yoga classes with Lara: movementbylara.vhx.tv Today’s episode is sponsored my LYT Daily online yoga classes. This is an exclusive pass...2019-03-1834 min
Redefining Movement58 | The Simple StitchIn today’s episode, I’m sharing a concept that I came up with for a class that’s available on my LYT Daily. The simple stitch is used to help people identify that the act of starting is really very powerful. A lot of people reach out to me wanting to make changes in different facets of their lives, knowing what changes to make, but feeling overwhelmed at the road ahead. This episode will help you understand that it doesn’t need to be daunting to start something new and make a change, and that we all start at step...2019-03-1522 min
Redefining Movement57 | What Is The Deal With The Moon?Today’s topic is all about the moon! In terms of movement, the moon is such a great example of movement and change. The moon is shifting, and it allows us to track our days by each shift that it makes in its alignment. I thought that today would be a great opportunity to speak about the beautiful movement of the moon and her phases, and what we can take away from it all. To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Read: The Mysterious Moon by Natalia Kuna Check out: move...2019-03-1325 min
Redefining Movement56 | FocusToday’s episode is all about focus! We hear this word, focus, often as it is an important idea and practice. Focus itself is the fundamental key for productivity. Today I’m sharing what focus means to me, and why it’s so important in life and in our movement practice. To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara Online LYT Daily yoga classes with Lara: movementbylara.vhx.tv Today’s episode is sponsored my LYT Daily online yoga classes. This is an...2019-03-1130 min
Redefining Movement55 | Traveling As A VeganToday’s podcast is all about traveling while vegan! This episode was inspired by my love of travel, but also my trip to Costa Rica, and how I eat when I am not home. For those of us who do have different lifestyle choices– vegan, gluten-free, vegetarian, etc– it can be a little more trying when you aren’t in your own home, cooking your own meals! My hope is that with this episode, I can help provide insight to how I travel as a vegan, and hopefully make your future trips that much easier. To learn...2019-03-0820 min
Redefining Movement54 | Functional Stretching & Why It's ImportantToday I am going to discuss stretching! I’ll be talking about why stretching is so important, and I share my physical therapist hacks for stretching as well. This episode is for everyone from the runner, to the yogi, and all other active and non-active realms. To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara Online LYT Daily yoga classes with Lara: movementbylara.vhx.tv Today’s episode is sponsored my LYT Daily online yoga classes. This is an exclusive pass into m...2019-03-0624 min
Redefining Movement53 | Truth On And Off The MatToday we are talking about truth! Truth is actually one of the tenants in yoga, and it really is such a loaded word. When you think of truth as a topic, one could have a lot of things come to mind: telling the truth, finding your truth, being true to yourself. Today, however, we are going to focus on being in accord with facts or reality, really placing strength on finding the truth within ourselves. To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: fa...2019-03-0417 min
Redefining Movement52 | Breaking Through To Create Better HabitsToday’s episode is all about breaking through, and I feel like this is a real metaphor for a lot of things, but mainly habit formation. I like to think of habits like turbulence in an airplane– you know it’s coming, you can feel it, it’s uncomfortable, but then you break through and there’s no more turbulence, it’s all ease. Habits themselves don’t go away, even though they can be overridden with new patterns, but they are a challenge to neurologically code over. To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com Reso...2019-03-0119 min
Redefining Movement51 | Q&A With LaraI get a lot of questions from listeners, yoga teachers, and followers I have on social media quite often, so I wanted to take today to answer a few of them. My hope is that in answering these on my podcast, this helps someone else as well! To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Read: The Starch Solution by Dr. John McDougall Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara Online LYT Daily yoga classes with Lara: movementbylara.vhx.tv Today’s episode is sponsored my LYT Dail...2019-02-2732 min
Redefining Movement50 | Clarity in Cues and ConversationWe hear it all the time, communication is key! In today’s episode I’m talking about communication and cueing, more specific to yoga teachers, but could absolutely benefit anyone using communication in their profession. When it comes to cueing, a more abbreviated form of communication, it’s really important how you do this because you are trying to get a lot of information across quickly. To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara Online LYT Daily yoga classes with Lara: mov...2019-02-2517 min
Redefining Movement49 | Posture As The 'Gait'way To HappinessIn today’s solo episode, I am discussing the idea of using posture as the 'gait'way to walking tall, both literally and figuratively. How we hold ourselves, our posture, really does influence the way we walk, how we feel, and the perception that we put out into the world. To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara Online LYT Daily yoga classes with Lara: movementbylara.vhx.tv Today’s episode is sponsored my LYT Daily online yoga classes. This is an exc...2019-02-2216 min
Redefining Movement48 | Resilience + Positive Psychology | with Katie CurranToday I am joined by a good friend, accomplished athlete, and fellow lover of movement, Katie Curran. Katie has her Phd in Positive Psychology, and today we are talking about an important topic that is something you can actually cultivate yourself: resilience. To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara Online LYT Daily yoga classes with Lara: movementbylara.vhx.tv Today’s episode is sponsored my LYT Daily online yoga classes. This is an exclusive pass into my personal practice and...2019-02-2043 min
Redefining Movement47 | Improving Foot Functionality | with John Frank, PTMy brother, John Frank, is back today to discuss the foot and its importance! The topic of the foot is a very hot one that has been requested by many of the Movement By Lara podcast, as well as my followers on Instagram. John has so much knowledge when it comes to anatomy, so we get in-depth with this one! To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Correct Toes naturalfoothealth.com Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara Online LYT Daily yoga classes with Lara: movementbylara.vh...2019-02-1838 min
Redefining Movement46 | Adapt, Adjust, EvolveToday’s conversation was sparked by an incredible student of mine; a former Marine that now teaches yoga, and hopes to bring it to others who have served. I absolutely adore how positive he is, and the wisdom he brings to each conversation we have. In the military, he mentioned that they say, “adapt, adjust, evolve,” and I love that because it can be applied to just about anything. To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara Online LYT Daily yoga cla...2019-02-1516 min
Redefining Movement45 | Don’t Be Your DiagnosisIn today’s episode we are discussing the importance around not being solely identified by your diagnosis. I grew up in the medical world, and am still a part of the medial world, and know that we get diagnoses all the time. Receiving a diagnosis is a big deal, but allowing that new information to recreate your identity is not something I recommend. To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara Online LYT Daily yoga classes with Lara: movementbylara.vhx.tv T...2019-02-1323 min
Redefining Movement44 | The Core Challenges of ChaturangaIn today’s episode we are talking all about the chaturanga, and I am so excited! The chaturanga is a major component of Ashtanga, Vinyasa, and truly any power yoga class. The reason for this episode is because the pose itself has become a pretty interesting conversational topic over the years, and I want to shed some informed light on it. To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara Online LYT Daily yoga classes with Lara: movementbylara.vhx.tv Today’s epis...2019-02-1127 min
Redefining Movement43 | How To Be PresentIn today’s episode, I think it’s important we talk about being present. I wanted to offer ways that I stay present, and why I find it so important to do so. Being present is something I believe every person struggles with, because we are constantly thinking of something in the future, or dwelling on something from the past. To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara Online LYT Daily yoga classes with Lara: movementbylara.vhx.tv Today’s episode...2019-02-0620 min
Redefining Movement42 | Why PlyoIn today’s solo episode we are going to discuss plyometrics. Maybe you’ve heard of it before, maybe you haven’t; it’s a type of exercise that I try to implement every single day in my classes. Plyometrics, also known as Plyo, is a little different from other forms of movement as they are quick exercises designed to increase speed and power. To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara Online LYT Daily yoga classes with Lara: movementbylara.vhx.tv Tod...2019-02-0428 min
Redefining Movement41 | Meditation & Marriage | with Mark HeimannMy favorite podcast guest, my husband Mark, is back on today to talk about his meditation practice, other interests that he has, and our challenges within marriage. Be sure to listen to his past episodes on his journey through a silent retreat (28 + 29)! To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Coast to Coast for Compassion Costa Rica Retreat Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara Online LYT Daily yoga classes with Lara: movementbylara.vhx.tv Today’s episode is sponsored my LYT Daily online yoga classes. This is a...2019-02-0140 min
Redefining Movement40 | Facts About FasciaIn today’s episode, we are going to be talking about a very trendy word: fascia! We are seeing fascia in all different wellness realms, from fascia blasters to rollers, it’s easy to get lost in it all. Today I want to break down fascia from a physical therapist view, and also in a personal movement educator standpoint. To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara Online LYT Daily yoga classes with Lara: movementbylara.vhx.tv Today’s episode is spons...2019-01-3037 min
Redefining Movement39 | The Secret SauceToday’s episode is titled “The Secret Sauce” because I’ve noticed a pattern with most all of the people I work with, both in yoga students and in physical therapy; people want to know the key to optimizing performance. When I am working with anyone, no matter at what level, I am sure that I’m always using the secret sauce. Listen in to find out just what the secret sauce is, and how you can use it to achieve your optimal health and performance levels! To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com Resour...2019-01-2822 min
Redefining Movement38 | Thoracic Spine MobilityIn today’s solo episode, I’m talking about thoracic spine mobility, also known as t-spine mobility. The importance of this could not be emphasized enough– especially in our modern day yoga and lifestyle. Listen in to today’s episode to hear different movements to help you better your posture, and your t-spine mobility. To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara Online LYT Daily yoga classes with Lara: movementbylara.vhx.tv Today’s episode is sponsored my LYT Daily online yoga...2019-01-2526 min
Redefining Movement37 | Farm Sanctuary & Compassionate Living | with Gene BaurI am so excited to introduce a great friend of mine, Gene Baur. Gene is the founder of Farm Sanctuary, which he founded by rescuing animals that had either been abused or neglected, and began to bring them to his home. Farm Sanctuary is dedicated to protect farm animals from cruelty, to inspire change in the way society views and treats farm animals, and to promote compassionate vegan living. To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Farm Sanctuary Pcrm.org ; c2c4compassion.com Read: Living the Farm Sanctuary Life Check o...2019-01-2349 min
Redefining Movement36 | The Power of the Word JustToday’s podcast is all about the word “just.” This word has many different meanings, but the meaning we are going to explore today is how we can utilize and reframe the context in how we use it. I think that we can all use the “just” as a positive motivator, and create more of a positive brain mapping when we do use the word. To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara Online LYT Daily yoga classes with Lara: movementbylar...2019-01-2112 min
Redefining Movement35 | SI Joint | with John Frank, PTMy brother John Frank, physical therapist and fellow lover of movement is back on the show today to talk about the SI joint! I love having John on as a guest, because I can ask him anything and he always has something helpful and educational to say. We are talking about the SI joint because it receives a lot of complaints, yet the area itself is really quite misunderstood. To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Check out movementbylara.com Online LYT Daily yoga classes with Lara: movementbylara.vhx.tv Co...2019-01-1837 min
Redefining Movement33 | Traveling, Moving Through Surgery, & Love After the Bachelor | with Lesley MurphyToday I am joined by Lesley Murphy, a travel journalist, TV personality, blogger, and fellow yogi. Lesley is the girl behind the blog, The Road Les Traveled, where she shares her incredible travel stories and more. I met Lesley during a yoga teacher training in Aruba, and I love the charisma she has for life and adventure! Resources: Learn more: theroadlestraveled.com Instagram: @lesleyannemurphy Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara Online LYT Daily yoga classes with Lara: movementbylara.vhx.tv Today’s episode is sponsored my LYT Daily online yoga...2019-01-1442 min
Redefining Movement32 | Reframe Your MindsetYour attitude really does determine your successes, or your failures. Over the past few decades, both as a physical therapist and as a yoga teacher, I’ve seen this first hand. If you approach a goal with the attitude of “I can” then, you will. The same goes for if you decide to take a negative approach, and this comes down to how persuadable our brains are as humans. To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara Online LYT Daily yoga clas...2019-01-1119 min
Redefining MovementRedefining Yoga for Our Modern LivesGood movement, everyone! Welcome to Redefining Yoga, a podcast designed to investigate all aspects of the modern evolution of yoga. My name is Lara Heimann and I am a movement specialist, yoga studio owner, loving mother of two, proud vegan, and your host! My mission is to help everyone listening find freedom through smarter and safer movement patterns so that, together, we can be uplifted, benefitting all beings around us. To start our journey into movement, I want to share more about who I am, why I feel compelled to bring mo...2018-10-2924 min