Redefining Movement

The position of the pelvis is fundamentally important for the alignment of the spine, all the way up into the skull. It forms the basis for our movement patterns and for our energy levels, and that’s why today’s episode is all about creating and maintaining a neutral pelvis.    To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Inst...

Today's podcast is about what we can learn from professional athletes. Athletes are so fascinating to observe because of the discipline involved when working to be one of the best or the most elite in your sport. They can also teach us a lot about the power of drive and determination and inspire us to think about the potential of our own bodies. For instance, what would happen if we put a little b...

Today’s podcast is all about stress. Whether it’s physical, mental or emotional, stress is not a bad thing per se. It helps us to be motivated and get things done. If we didn’t put any stress on our bodies or our minds, we wouldn’t grow stronger or improve. But it’s also easy to get too stressed, and sometimes that point of overwhelm can come on quite quickly. Too much stress can lead to injury, i...

Today's episode is what to do about over-developed or, as I like to think of them, over activated muscles. I get a lot of questions, particularly about the upper trapezius and the latissimus dorsi, otherwise known as the traps and the lats.  As always, share this with friends, especially anyone who has been complaining about neck or shoulder tightness.   To learn more, and for the complete show no...

Private yoga or other movement sessions can be a game changer for people because it offers an opportunity to dramatically improve their practice. In this episode I offer some tips for working with private students.   To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara Red...

Today's episode is all about the scapula, otherwise known as the shoulder blade. A lot of people have problems with their shoulders, but 90% of these can be solved if you understand where to put your shoulder blades, how to move them and how to strengthen the muscles that control them.   To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out: movementbylar...

Today's episode is all about what to look for when hiring a yoga teacher. It’s important to have some kind of standards when you're hiring, and especially for yoga studio owners. Because when we hire yoga teachers, those teachers are branches of us, they're representing the studio motto and studio ethos.   To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Check...

In today's episode I cover what to do instead of a seated forward fold. I get this question a lot. When I say I never do it, I'm not saying it’s wrong. If it feels good, I'm not telling you not to do it. But I'm offering you some other ways to get that same feel-good sensation from a forward fold. When people do a seated four fold, and they really love it, what they love is the feeling of that pul...

Today's episode is all about connecting to your core without doing abs. In other words, the traditional kind of sit-ups or anything that involves getting on the floor. I really love doing those at the beginning of class because there's something about awakening these muscles before you ask them to do the job that they're supposed to do, which is primarily to hold your center steady and strong so t...

Today's podcast is all about knee pain. I have so many people ask me on a regular basis what they can do about the pain that they are experiencing in the knee or knees, and the knee is one of the most common body parts to get injured. The types of knee pain that people experience are due to a variety of causes and a lot of it is to do with the anatomy of the knee itself. The most common thing that...

Movement can help overcome procrastination because exercise has such a positive effect on your brain. Tune into this episode to learn exactly how I use movement to keep my days productive.   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 producti...

Today’s episode covers what you can do to build new neural pathways. The brain is like a muscle, it can grow and change. Fifty years ago, scientists believed the brain was rigid and wouldn’t grow after a certain age. Now we recognize the neuroplasticity of the brain; the ability to reorganize neural pathways.  To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: C...

Today’s episode is about summer self-care tips. Summer is such a great time for looking after ourselves. It’s a time of freedom and enjoyment — we’re hard-wired to believe that as kids— and we carry that into adulthood. However, looking after yourself in the warm weather is very important and here are some summer self-care tips that I use to take advantage of this time of year.    To learn more, a...

Today I talk about the sacrum, one of the most essential parts of the human anatomy. The sacrum is a triangular structure located at the base of our spine which acts as the bridge between our spine and our pelvis.   To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara Rede...

This episode is titled “How To Leave Your Problems At The Door” and I use the example of my yoga teacher training classes to show how important it is to put space between the various parts of our lives. However, the episode is aimed at anyone who needs to put boundaries between work, home and social life.   To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Chec...

Should you take regular days off to recover? Mental and physical recovery is imperative for elite athletes. However, a day off is still important for the rest of us, though it is more to recuperate mental health than anything else.   To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/m...

This episode I chat with husband Mark about the planning of hikes and trails including which matters need to be taken into account before you set out. We also talk about our original inspiration behind hiking and how to deal with unexpected events.     To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Faceb...

I always love the idea of setting a goal and getting there, today I talk of our goal of breaking a world record of the number of people doing handstands simultaneously in one area.    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 C...

Today’s podcast is about posture, something I talk about all the time. You immediately have an opinion of someone you see based on the way they stand. It is from a person’s posture that we receive subliminal messages.   To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara...

As well as the logistics of attending intensive yoga teacher training sessions, there are a number of other things you should research. Here are some tips for making that right selection.   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 productio...

Sometimes transitioning back to reality after a break is difficult. I’ve constructed this episode around those moments when you need to return to your day-to-day life after being away for a while. Here are my tips that make transitioning back far easier. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Fac...

This episode, I am celebrating the one-hundredth show of Movement By Lara, which also coincides with International Yoga Day. You’ll find out what yoga means to me and how do I see yoga in relation to everyday life? To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara Redef...

In this episode, I chat with my fourteen-year-old son Jonah about his hiking experiences, what he gets out of the treks and what he sees as the challenges. His answers, particularly on how he overcomes challenges, are both interesting and educational.   To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Face...

Walking is a wonderful and beneficial activity. However, what are the philosophies and functionalities behind it? Why should you get out there and walk?   To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara C2C4Compassion Redefining Yoga is a production of Crate Media Hos...

How do you deal with that concept, so often used by children, of continually asking “Are we there yet?” Rather than constantly thinking of our destination though, it’s more constructive for us to focus in the present moment. The big question is: “How do we do this?”   To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @la...