Redefining Movement

Movement mantras are sayings that we repeat to ourselves to remind us of how important it is to move. They are things we tell ourselves to keep us motivated. What are the movement mantras that you need to have in place so when you look at them or say them, you feel inspired? To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: face...

We don’t have to look far to see examples of adversity, where people are really struggling. What do we do when we’re faced with that? This book talks about developing a self-discipline that will help comfort you, and even nourish you, in moments of adversity. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movemen...

I answer your questions about breath, LYT teacher training, yoga postures, and dorsal fascia. 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 a question a lot about elbow pain, specifically what is causing it. Your elbows are moving a lot, and they transmit a lot of energy from your wrist into your shoulder. So many people begin to complain of elbow pain throughout their life. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara Redefini...

I’ve been asked what some of the greatest experiences I had in Africa were, and I’m going to talk about them here, as a way of motivating myself and you, and to provide a look into a different culture. The Africa we often see on the news or in National Geographic is not the whole picture. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Instagram: @lara.heimann...

I answer your questions about over-kyphosis, psoas issues, anatomy study, fascia release, and using layman's terms. 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.

Today’s episode is about thoracic outlet syndrome. It’s not incredibly common, but it is becoming more and more common and we need to learn to address it before it happens. We’re going to talk about some of the causes of this syndrome, how to avoid them, and how to potentially work it out. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Instagram: @lara.heimann...

Today would normally be our interview episode, but instead I’m going to be talking about something inspired by one of my friends. My friend Elizabeth Briar wrote me and said she had thought of me when she was writing about the French philosopher, Descartes, who said “happiness does not consist in acquiring the things that we think will make us happy, but in learning to like the things we have to d...

I answer your questions about working through knee pain, helping with menstrual cramps, and keeping up self practice as a teacher. 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 inform...

Everybody knows what that “blah” feeling is. It’s that feeling when you’re not excited, you’re not motivated, and you’re not energized. So how do you get out of this feeling? In this episode, I’m going to share some tips for getting over that funk and getting some motivation back. Get the tools that you need for feeling better, but don’t shove it down. Allow yourself to feel it and move through it...

In this episode, my brother, John Frank, joins me to discuss the shoulder complex. John is a physical therapist, athlete, and fellow lover of movement. So often, we think that the shoulder is simple, but the shoulder is, in fact, quite complicated!  To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Faceb...

I answer your questions about triangle pose, chaturanga, cat cow and the remedies for different movement patterns that athletes tend to overdo.  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/priv...

In the 25 years of being a physical therapist I've seen that people have become more restricted and less varied in their movement.  In this episode I break down exactly what I mean by good movement and tell you how to increase your ability to move well.  Make it your mission to move, and move well, each and every day. Also, examine the ways that you're not moving as well, and think about...

Today my friend and fellow physical therapist and yogi Kristin Williams returns to the conference.  We talk about takeaways from a PT conference we just went to, how to work out what might be causing you pain when you run and how you could be suffering from weak shoulder blades, even if you work out a lot. Plus, Kristin answers your PT questions including: -What would be the cardinal sign of...

I answer your questions about twisting after a backbend, setting boundaries without guilt, poses for kayak paddlers and more. 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...

Today’s podcast is about habit formation, and this is in lieu of New Year’s resolutions and goals because most people don’t achieve them. The problem is that they try to change too much too fast. Habits, on the other hand, are tiny little actions that build up, like compound interest. Listen to the episode for a look into the science of behavior change. I cover why creating a positive feedback loo...

Barbara Majeski is a cancer survivor who pushed through her fears of being “just a mom who drives a minivan” to become a media personality and creator of her own brand. In this episode we talk about confronting your own mortality, being gifted with purpose and making cold calls to get where you want to go. If you fear you are not living big enough, this interview is a must-listen.  To learn m...

Today is usually a Wednesday Q&A. But instead I'm using this holiday as an opportunity to ask the question, how can we cultivate more kinship with one another? Kinship is the way we connect to each other as human beings. How can we be more aware of everyone around us and our different cultures, religions, faiths and backgrounds? To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementby...

There’s always room for improvement on how we behave, move, respond and live our lives. And that's a good thing. Because it means that we can be better than we were in the recent or distant past. In yoga in particular we’re always pursuing a higher consciousness and a higher state of being. Listen to the episode to find out how to support your own evolution even when you’re weighed down by self-cr...

We need to add more fun and functional movements into our exercise programs because things like crawling and jumping can help us so much physically and emotionally. So go out there and have fun with movement, even in yoga! Life is too serious. Let's be lighter and let's help each other out by giving ourselves permission to be centered in joy and spirit.  To learn more, and for the complete sh...

I answer your questions about yoga butt, my skincare routine, pranayama, arm balances and feeling good after teaching yoga. 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 Resources - Wise Woman Face Oil Redefining Yoga is a production of Crate Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

In this episode I talk about going to see Madonna perform. Everyone had their phones locked into little bags, so we couldn’t access them. This meant that nobody could record her on stage, but also that everyone was much more present. Sadly, I don't even remember the last time I was around 3,000 people and no-one had their phone out.  Can you bring this rule into your life and have some techno...

Research shows that Americans are becoming more and more socially isolated. The impact on health and longevity is huge because people who are isolated are more likely to die prematurely than people who have strong social relationships. The effects of social links on life span are actually 2X the effects of exercising and equivalent to quitting smoking! In this episode I use the acronym FRIEND to t...

I answer your questions about where to start with learning anatomy, stepping forward from down dog correctly and my yoga teacher training. 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 Resources -Check out anatomy books by Blandine Calais-Germain Redefining Yoga is a production...

Today is Movement Monday, and I’m giving you a quick routine for when you only have 15 minutes.  Tip one is to get it done in the morning unless you’re better with exercising at night. When you move early in the day, you’re more likely to move better and be more consistent with it. It also inspires you to move more. Newton's law says that things at rest want to stay at rest and things in moti...