Redefining Movement

It’s Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and I answer them! Want your questions read? DM me on Instagram @lara.heimann . Your questions: How do you feel about chaturanga to plank? What are your thoughts about posture while riding a bicycle? What should I do if I’m having sharp tension pain in the back of the knee when doing one-legged knee flexion and extension in plank? What is normally th...

There’s a traditional Irish blessing that goes “May the sun shine bright upon your face and the wind be always at your back.” That is giving you the picture that there is some force is helping you along, giving you forward movement. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara Redefining Yoga is...

Eight years ago, Kirsti Patterson was working as an accountant. She wanted more, but she didn’t know exactly what she wanted — but what she really lacked, she later realized, was a greater connection to her body.  But when she tried LYT Yoga, things started to click and a connection started to form. So, today, Kirsti shares how she’s incorporated LYT into her practice at Forever Body Yoga and...

It’s Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and I answer them! Want your questions read? DM me on Instagram @lara.heimann . Your questions: Do you have any tips for hallux valgus? What to do for students who say their shoulders feel downward dog too much? Do you drink alcohol, and if so, how do you deal with the hangover? Advice on how to self-relieve an incredibly tight levator scapula or pos...

Is it necessary to be positive all of the time? Let’s talk about what positivity can mean in your life, how to apply it, and why it may not always be necessary. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara Redefining Yoga is a production of Crate Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Vince Gulino is the founder of Try Vegan, a fleet of food trucks with the goal of spreading the message of veganism. What started with the realization that he was lactose intolerant spread to a complete dietary overhaul, a food truck, a vegan clothing line, and a meal prep service. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: tryvegan.tv Tryveganmealdelivery...

It’s Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and I answer them! Want your questions read? DM me on Instagram @lara.heimann . Your questions: I’d love to do your online yoga teacher training, but is it possible with a job and kids? Movement recommendations for skiers and ski instructors, especially knees? Beside puppy pose, any other firm no-nos from traditionally popular shoulder stretches? Wha...

Today I’m answering the question, what time of day should I exercise? People often ask me whether it’s better to exercise in the morning or evening. I cover the advantages of both then tell you what I think is the most important thing to consider. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: fa...

Do your workouts at the gym sometimes feel unproductive? If you’re sticking to the expensive equipment, you might be doing yourself a disservice — because exercise machines don’t have you moving the body in natural ways! Good exercises should involve multiple parts of the body, should teach movement patterns that you use in everyday life, and should be varied. John Frank, physical therapist and mo...

I answer your questions about bare feet and pronation, memorizing anatomy, diaphragmatic breathing, airplane pose, foam rolling, and shoulder tendonitis. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com Do you have a question? DM me on Instagram: @lara.heimann Email me at lara@movementbylara.com Redefining Yoga is a production of Crate Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

We are in the middle of a virus panic with the coronavirus. It’s not something we want to take lightly, but we also don’t want to let fear take over. What we can do, however, is work on boosting our immunity while being cautious with our hygiene. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara Redef...

Agu has just re-entered the corporate world at a later period in life. We are going to talk about movement, how it has impacted him, how his life is as a 50-year-old, and how he would like to shift in any ways to feel better aligned. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com Redefining Yoga is a production of Crate Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

I answer your questions about adding weight to your exercises, barefoot shoes, boat pose, shoulders and handstands, and heel pain as a marathon runner. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com Do you have a question? DM me on Instagram: @lara.heimann Email me at lara@movementbylara.com Redefining Yoga is a production of Crate Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

I’ve been seeing more and more people complaining of neck pain, tightness, shoulder pain, and numbness down the arms over the past 5-10 years. And this is all related to the alignment of our skull on the cervical spine — otherwise known as the neck. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara Re...

Catherine Ferraro is a Captain in the Air Force transitioning into the Space Force. The Air Force has a program where up to 6 months before separating off of active duty, you can be released to work in a chosen industry, and her chosen industry was yoga. She is currently interning with me so that she can transition gracefully into the civilian world. Before joining the military and getting into yo...

I answer your questions about flared ribs, malasana, feeling pain when lifting your arm, best position to sleep in, weightlifting versus weight-bearing, and figure-four pose. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com Do you have a question? DM me on Instagram: @lara.heimann Email me at lara@movementbylara.com Redefining Yoga is a production of Crate Media Hosted on...

Work-life balance is an area that many people, myself included, struggle with. The way we move can help move ourselves to the center of our work life and our home life. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara Redefining Yoga is a production of Crate Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Hannah Barrett is a yoga instructor in London, who has made a name for herself specializing in post-natal yoga and many other things. Yoga hadn’t clicked with Hannah until she got pregnant, and she started her own self-practice. Motherhood hit her hard (like it does to any mother), and she found that her practice really helped her. She wanted to share how amazing it was with other people, which le...

I answer your questions about straightening your spine after sleeping, preparing for a class, and keeping your energy up. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com Do you have a question? DM me on Instagram: @lara.heimann Email me at lara@movementbylara.com Redefining Yoga is a production of Crate Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You may have heard of range of motion from physical therapists or other movement specialists. It can refer to both assisted and passive range of motion, whether referring to the natural movement of the joint or how much range it has with help from an outside force. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/m...

Michelle Gisin, a Swiss world cup alpine ski racer competing in all disciplines and gold medalist in the 2018 Winter Olympics. Alpine skiing is a very fast, physical sport, and it can be very risky. Michelle found herself drawn to yoga as well as a way to help with her recovery and preparedness. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: michellegisin.ch/a...

I answer your questions about handstands, rheumatoid arthritis, and realigning the pelvis. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com Do you have a question? DM me on Instagram: @lara.heimann Email me at lara@movementbylara.com Redefining Yoga is a production of Crate Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I get questions from people complaining about anterior hip pain. I’m going to cover the points that are beneficial without going too deep into anatomical detail. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com Resources: Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara Redefining Yoga is a production of Crate Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Today we have my brother, John Frank, on the show to answer your questions. He is one of our most popular guests, and a movement genius in his own right, so this should be a fun one! To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara Redefining Yoga is a production of Crat...

I answer your questions about balancing strength between hip flexors and abdominals, keeping your pelvis neutral during twisted crescent, foot control, my favorite book, and the correct way to do child’s pose. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com Do you have a question? DM me on Instagram: @lara.heimann Email me at lara@movementbylara.com Redefining Yoga is a p...