Redefining Movement

You know that feeling when you wake up in the morning and, even though nothing is really different from the day before, you feel low? You’re probably in a dip. Your first instinct may be to question it, even fight against it. Instead, we should learn to get comfortable with life’s dips; because dips are an important part of growth. We don’t have to stay down or try to snap ourselves out of it. Whe...

Kate Hancock is an international speaker, serial entrepreneur, and mom of two amazing boys. She’s also known as “The Pivot Queen”  We talk about how she launched her business with just the $20 in her pocket and grew it to be worth $1 million in just a year. She shares her secrets, tips, and techniques for business, how she operates it while living in a different country, and the importance of...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! Your questions: Should I be belly breathing during a yoga class (ie. allow my belly to expand) or should I be holding in uddiyana bandha and breathing in my chest only? What do you think about a four-year-old with a right foot that is very fallen inward at the ankle? He tires out easily compared to his friends. What are your...

Previously, we’ve talked about accountability outside of ourselves, such as the state of the world. Now, we’re going to explore accountability from within. None of us is perfect, and our behaviors are bound to create problems. We’re going to list some of the things we should want to be held accountable for in hopes that it inspires and motivates you to take added ownership and accountability in yo...

Penn and Kim Holderness have exploded into virtual stardom due to their incredible talent. They’ve become full-time influencers and recently released a book called “Everybody Fights: So Why Not Get Better At It.” The Holderness family could never have guessed they would become a family of influencers — they didn’t even know that was a thing you could do. When a video they put out just for family a...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! Your questions: Can you discuss rotator cuff syndrome? How can I strengthen my pelvic rotation? I was diagnosed with junior rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) when I was 18 months old and was left with a fusion in my neck of my C2 and C3. Are there certain yoga poses I should be avoiding? How to prevent burn on forearms when practic...

Stress can manifest itself in different ways in our lives. What is stress, and what can we do to keep it under control? Our ancient ancestors had similar physical and anatomical characteristics and they experienced stress in a similar way. However, stress for them was a rare occurrence brought on by life-or-death situations. In our modern society, we are under constant pressures. Our bodies and mi...

Tracee Stanley has been studying yoga since 1995, and her entry into the space is fascinating. After a profound moment of spontaneous meditation, Tracee began looking into where this experience had come from. She knew she wanted more. We talk about Tantra yoga, yoga nidra, reaching a state of radiant rest, and the expansion that becomes possible when we feel well rested. To learn more, and for the...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! Your questions: I have osteoporosis in my spine and osteopenia in my hips. My only symptom is stiffness in my hips when rising to stand. Any suggestions? In side bridge/modified side plank, I find my weight is mostly on the pinky side of my weight-bearing hand. Why is this, and how do I change it? What are the benefits of cl...

Nature has so much to teach us. Nature is patient, in-tune, and relentlessly consistent. It is beautiful, calming, and nurturing. So, how do we practice these principles in our own lives? As usual, we have an acronym for nature to help you recognize what you can learn from it: Noticing Adaptability Timing and consistency Understanding that we are small… and yet we matter Radiate Enjoy the process...

Pischy Izady is a mindset and success coach as well as a yoga teacher. We talk about her journey to yoga, her troubled and traumatic past, and how she became a happy and well-balanced person on her way to sharing it all in her DARE2LIVE program. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/ Resources: dare2live.coach Instagram: @dare2live_coach Redefini...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! Your questions: When someone says “yoga is not my thing” but they are suffering from bad posture, what do you do? Where should extension be happening in wheel pose? Is BMI (body mass index) a good predictor for health? I get a crunchy sacrum and some pain when in savasana or knees to chest. Tips? To learn more, and for the c...

Accountability has always been important, but it is more important than ever in today’s connected world. We all make mistakes, that’s just part of life. Taking ownership of our mistakes and being accountable for them is a required part of growth. Showing accountability extends beyond just saying sorry for your mistakes. We have to show vulnerability and acknowledge those mistakes, as well as our w...

Michelle Warnica is a soul-purpose and higher consciousness coach. While that may sound heady, she is truly divine. We discuss her journey and transformation after experiencing a stroke and how she arrived at the place she is in life. She helps others connect to their souls, and their work, and turn that into business. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/categor...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! Your questions: Any tips for healing abductor tendinitis in rehab? Box jumps: yes or no? When you’re sick, do you practice? Thoughts on heated yoga classes? To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/ Do you have a question? DM me on Instagram: @lara.heimann Email me at lara@lyt...

“Carpe Diem” or, “Seize the day,” was a phrase used by the Roman poet, Horace, to express the idea of enjoying life while you can. What has this last year taught you about seizing the day? To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/ Resources: Instagram: @lara.heimann Redefining Yoga is a production of Crate Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

Cory Sterling is a lawyer and — as he likes to say — a real person. He’s the founder of Conscious Counsel, which provides heart-leading law counsel for creative and ambitious business owners. If that sentence has you scratching your head, you have to hear him talk, because you will get it. What he has to say is so impactful for yoga teachers, personal trainers, or anyone who wants to understand ho...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! Your questions: How can a non-PT learn intimately about the body and its system? A class or training besides YTT? What’s the best way to improve hamstring strength at home? What could be going on with an achy knee during cold weather? How can you keep your core engaged while sitting? To learn more, and for the complete show...

It’s so important we pay attention to our alignment. But how do we learn to pay attention without micromanaging? There is a big difference between the two: paying attention is an art, while micromanaging can mean getting so caught up in minutiae that growth is impaired. Don’t confuse the two. Learn to pay attention instead of micromanage for better habits and better posture. To learn more, and for...

Waylon Lewis is the founder of Elephant Journal, the world’s largest mindfulness community, and he really walks the walk. He’s a lifelong Buddhist, a treehugger and changemaker, and he doesn’t even own a car. Waylon is dedicated to bringing mindfulness into everyone’s world. We talk about how he discovered Buddhism and mindfulness, his philosophies on veganism, capitalism, and combating climate ch...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! Your questions: Can you actually fix trendelenburg or is it permanent? How do you effectively stretch the piriformis for sciatica relief? Thoughts about pole dancing? What stretches do you recommend for C6/C7 compression? How does left or right-handedness affect symmetry in yoga? To learn more, and for the complete show note...

Food is fuel. It’s an essential part of keeping our bodies moving and feeling well. If you want to feel your best you have to start thinking consciously about what you put into your body. This is about finding a way to eat well for you, how to fuel yourself, and some tips and tools that you can take if you feel that they would be useful and leave the rest. To learn more, and for the complete show...

Lauren Magarelli is the founder of beBhakti studio located in Beacon, New York. She opened beBhakti to create a place where people felt they could use movement, mythology, and inspiration to guide their yoga practice. She has been teaching yoga for many years. Lauren talks about her evolution in yoga, how she came to open up her studio, and how she’s managing during the pandemic. To learn more, an...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! Your questions: How do you handle the traditional/textbook/cut-and-paste treatment styles of outpatient life? What are the best two exercises to assist chondromalacia patellae? What is the difference between hip hinge and moving from your low back, and why do you prefer one over the other? To learn more, and for the complete...

Everyone goes through different stages of life. There are ways to handle transitions with grace instead of fighting the change. Sometimes it can suck, sometimes it feels sad, but there are positive ways to move through these stages. It’s important to acknowledge these life changes and how they can be both challenging and beautiful. Whether it's a change you saw coming or something that threw you f...