Redefining Movement

One simple tip can boost your ability to bring success into your life. Don’t think “I can’t” or “I won’t.” Think, “I WILL”: Willingness, Improvement, Longevity, and Listen.  Remembering what each of these letters stands for will help you hone in on the very things that drive success so that you can channel it toward you. Knowing this will allow you to be the best human you can be, and if ther...

Abdul never had any pets growing up, but when he met his wife – a cat foster parent – he was introduced to the world of cat rescue. Pretty soon, they started to wonder what they should do with the hundreds of photos she had taken of him playing with the adorable, little animals and that’s when the @abdulscats Instagram page was born.  The best thing about it is that this story doesn’t end wit...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them!  Your questions: The past couple of months, I’ve been experiencing a pinching feeling in my lateral posterior right hip when doing modified side plank at half noon.  I suffer from bunions, Morton’s neuroma, inflammation, bursitis, and arthritis. Can you give me any tips for managing these conditions while practicin...

The changes of the seasons affect us all differently. Some of us can find the transition into fall and winter difficult, so here’s a run down of what you can do to beat the seasonal blues, and stay healthy and motivated. A lot of this won’t be new to you, but you have to remember to actually put this advice into action if you want to see results. Fall fatigue can hit us all, so take what you learn...

Spiritual skeptic turned medium and spiritual development coach, Isabeau Maxwell, spent years as a spiritual cynic in the corporate world before a visit from her grandmother lifted the veil to the other side.  After giving herself the space to explore the space she found herself leaving her old life behind, giving readings as a professional intuitive and creating the SAGE method, a program th...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! Your questions: I have a weak upper back, shoulder area, and core, but when I do exercise my trapezius immediately hardens. Any suggestions? How should athletes and yogis cure diastasis recti? Do you have remedies to stop your pinky finger separating from other fingers while working out? Do you have a question? DM me on Inst...

We’ve often talked about the importance of immersing yourself in nature – how it makes us feel better, calmer, and more at ease. Joining us today is Mark Heimann. He shares his personal experience of how nature can offer a reset and how others can get a similar experience for themselves. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/ Resources: Instagram...

Bobby Lynch is the founder and CEO of Plant Strength, a vegan fitness, training, and activism platform. He’s a kind soul that does amazing work being a voice for animals and defying the myths regarding veganism and strength training. We talk about making an impact on people and meeting them where they are, why protein deficiency isn’t an issue with veganism, the misconceptions around soy, and spre...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! Your questions: Can you discuss yoga teacher body image difficulties? What is the connection between the tongue and lower palate and overall range of mobility? How can supination and pronation of the feet affect your yoga? What can you do about it? To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/categ...

Emotional regulation is an important part of emotional intelligence. It allows us to interact with others more effectively, whether as a parent, a partner, a friend, or a coworker. It is the ability to manage your emotional responses. Life is going to throw a lot our way. We can’t control everything that happens, but we can learn to control how we respond. Let’s talk about some of the things you c...

Libby Hinsley is a physical therapist who specializes in hypermobility and the intersection between it and yoga. Hypermobility is something that gets a lot of praise and attention when starting yoga. Being naturally very flexible allows you to do some impressive-looking moves, but without understanding the intricacies of what you’re doing, this can often lead to chronic injury. We talk about compe...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! Your questions: Even after mobilizing my stiff neck I still have issues moving pain free. Any suggestions? How do I maintain my posture when the headrest of my car or in an airplane pushes my skull forward? Can you talk about handling addiction through yoga? To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/...

It seems like every other person out there is struggling with issues of neck pain. It’s a problem that’s always been there but it has certainly increased. We’re going to look at why neck pain is so prevalent, the common causes, as well as some exercises to treat, recover from, and prevent neck problems. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/ Reso...

Jayson Gaddis, founder of The Relationship School, returns to the show to talk about his brand new book, Getting to Zero , all about how to work through conflict in your most important relationships. Jayson is also the founder of The Relationship School as well as the host of The Relationship School Podcast. We talk about what getting to zero means and how to get there, the importance of resolving...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! Your questions: A friend and fellow has Dupuytren's contracture and has been told it is not severe enough to operate. What are your thoughts on this? Anything she can do? I was diagnosed with left posterior rotator cuff weakness 18 months ago. Worked on strength exercises and now strength is really good, but I still feel lik...

Everyone deserves to remain injury-free as they workout at home. At-home workout injuries resulting in a visit to the ER increased by over 48% from 2019 to 2020. With so many people committed to at-home fitness, we wanted to offer some tips for how to avoid injuries that could sideline you – or worse. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/ Resour...

Mado Hesselink is not only a yoga instructor; she’s a guide for other yoga teachers. She developed the Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast after diving into the process of learning more about the business, and realizing the importance of broadening her own horizons. We talk about her journey into yoga, motherhood, and marketing. Whether you’re a yoga teacher or not, she’s full of wisdom and valuable inf...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! Your questions: Can you talk about the loss of thoracic mobility as we age and the loss of balance? I have a question about anterior knee pain during certain yoga poses or activities? How do you go about being a strong boss lady with your employees? Should our scapulas be neutral or protracted in handstand? To learn more, an...

It can be difficult to forgive the wrongdoings of the past – especially when we feel that forgiveness has not been earned. But holding on to those feelings only prolongs our suffering. Forgiveness is for us. It means giving up the suffering that we are feeling because of something that happened in the past, and having the willingness to move forward. That is what leads to inner freedom. Let’s expl...

Dr. Perry Nickelston is a chiropractic physician with a primary focus on performance enhancement, corrective exercise, and metabolic fitness nutrition. He’s also trained to help people with compulsive disorders as well as myofascial, orthopedic, medical, and trigger point soft tissue therapy. Perry has gone through his own periods of pain in his life, and he’s taken what he’s learned from those mo...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! Your questions: What do you think of inversion during pregnancy – first, second, or third trimester – especially for a regular practitioner? Would you mind explaining the relationship between the shoulder and the opposite glute? I became a better reader after practicing LYT Yoga®. How does the magic happen? Which vitamins do...

There are so many distractions at our fingertips, it’s becoming harder and harder to find concentration. In addition, as we age our ability to concentrate can start to diminish. There are a number of things we can do to strengthen our focus and come to center – and they’ll not only help you now, but in the future too. Let’s explore some of the tools you can use to become a concentration champion....

Dr. David Ward was an accountant in his early years before becoming a functional medicine specialist. He is a licensed doctor of chiropractic and has completed extensive postdoctoral training in functional medicine. He is a trained practitioner through The Institute for Functional Medicine and Apollo Health of the Bredesen ReCODE Protocol – a comprehensive personalized program for the prevention a...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! Your questions: Why should we not roll the neck? How do you keep good posture when doing the dishes if you are tall? How can you lead with authority without being attached to outcomes? How to work with rolled ankles? To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/ Do you have a ques...

Vigor is one of those words that you can just feel when you say it with meaning. The opposite of vigor is essentially lethargy. It’s important, when not feeling our best, that we revitalize ourselves and apply some vigor to our lives. And it can even be an antidote to uncertainty and some of the difficulties we face in life. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/c...