Redefining Movement

Today’s conversation was sparked by an incredible student of mine; a former Marine that now teaches yoga, and hopes to bring it to others who have served. I absolutely adore how positive he is, and the wisdom he brings to each conversation we have. In the military, he mentioned that they say, “adapt, adjust, evolve,” and I love that because it can be applied to just about anything.   To learn more...

In today’s episode we are discussing the importance around not being solely identified by your diagnosis. I grew up in the medical world, and am still a part of the medial world, and know that we get diagnoses all the time. Receiving a diagnosis is a big deal, but allowing that new information to recreate your identity is not something I recommend.   To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com   Reso...

In today’s episode we are talking all about the chaturanga, and I am so excited! The chaturanga is a major component of Ashtanga, Vinyasa, and truly any power yoga class. The reason for this episode is because the pose itself has become a pretty interesting conversational topic over the years, and I want to shed some informed light on it.   To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Che...

In today’s episode, I think it’s important we talk about being present. I wanted to offer ways that I stay present, and why I find it so important to do so. Being present is something I believe every person struggles with, because we are constantly thinking of something in the future, or dwelling on something from the past.   To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out: movemen...

In today’s solo episode we are going to discuss plyometrics. Maybe you’ve heard of it before, maybe you haven’t; it’s a type of exercise that I try to implement every single day in my classes. Plyometrics, also known as Plyo, is a little different from other forms of movement as they are quick exercises designed to increase speed and power.   To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: C...

My favorite podcast guest, my husband Mark, is back on today to talk about his meditation practice, other interests that he has, and our challenges within marriage. Be sure to listen to his past episodes on his journey through a silent retreat ( 28 + 29 )!   To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Coast to Coast for Compassion Costa Rica Retreat Check out: movementbylara.com Instagra...

In today’s episode, we are going to be talking about a very trendy word: fascia! We are seeing fascia in all different wellness realms, from fascia blasters to rollers, it’s easy to get lost in it all. Today I want to break down fascia from a physical therapist view, and also in a personal movement educator standpoint.   To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out: movementbyla...

Today’s episode is titled “The Secret Sauce” because I’ve noticed a pattern with most all of the people I work with, both in yoga students and in physical therapy; people want to know the key to optimizing performance. When I am working with anyone, no matter at what level, I am sure that I’m always using the secret sauce. Listen in to find out just what the secret sauce is, and how you can use it...

In today’s solo episode, I’m talking about thoracic spine mobility, also known as t-spine mobility. The importance of this could not be emphasized enough– especially in our modern day yoga and lifestyle. Listen in to today’s episode to hear different movements to help you better your posture, and your t-spine mobility.   To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out: movementbyla...

I am so excited to introduce a great friend of mine, Gene Baur. Gene is the founder of Farm Sanctuary, which he founded by rescuing animals that had either been abused or neglected, and began to bring them to his home. Farm Sanctuary is dedicated to protect farm animals from cruelty, to inspire change in the way society views and treats farm animals, and to promote compassionate vegan living. To l...

Today’s podcast is all about the word “just.” This word has many different meanings, but the meaning we are going to explore today is how we can utilize and reframe the context in how we use it. I think that we can all use the “just” as a positive motivator, and create more of a positive brain mapping when we do use the word.   To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out: movem...

My brother John Frank, physical therapist and fellow lover of movement is back on the show today to talk about the SI joint! I love having John on as a guest, because I can ask him anything and he always has something helpful and educational to say. We are talking about the SI joint because it receives a lot of complaints, yet the area itself is really quite misunderstood.   To learn more, visit:...

I’m back with another Q & A day! You asked, so I’m here to answer your questions to the best of my abilities. The questions today are from my Instagram audience, I love being able to connect with you all.   To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara   Online LYT Daily yoga classes with Lara: mov...

Today I am joined by Lesley Murphy, a travel journalist, TV personality, blogger, and fellow yogi. Lesley is the girl behind the blog, The Road Les Traveled, where she shares her incredible travel stories and more. I met Lesley during a yoga teacher training in Aruba, and I love the charisma she has for life and adventure!   Resources: Learn more: theroadlestraveled.com Instagram: @lesleyannemurph...

Your attitude really does determine your successes, or your failures. Over the past few decades, both as a physical therapist and as a yoga teacher, I’ve seen this first hand. If you approach a goal with the attitude of “I can” then, you will. The same goes for if you decide to take a negative approach, and this comes down to how persuadable our brains are as humans.   To learn more, visit: moveme...

Today’s podcast is all about the hip joint! This one is for all the movement lovers, and movement educators out there. Changing the language around movement is a big goal of mine, and today I’d like to narrow it down to speaking specifically about the hip.   Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara   Online LYT Daily yoga classes with...

Today my brother, John Frank, is back to talk about “yoga butt” syndrome. John is a physical therapist, athlete, and fellow lover of movement! So just what is "yoga butt" syndrome? No, it’s not the perky butt that you’re thinking– it’s actually a pain located underneath the flesh of your butt, where your hamstrings meet your sit bone, and I’ve been hearing a lot more about it lately.   To learn mo...

Welcome back to part 2 of my interview with my husband, Mark, after his return from his silent retreat! If you haven’t listened to his original episode ( episode 19! ) on the podcast, be sure to, as Mark explains the reasoning behind taking this silent retreat. Today we all get to hear the result of the cliffhanger that Mark left us all on at the end of part 1 of his interview. I promise you that...

Today I am joined by my husband, Mark, after his 2 weeks of total silence! If you haven’t listened to his original episode ( episode 19! ) on the podcast, be sure to, as Mark explains the reasoning behind taking this silent retreat. He has yet to speak, so today’s episode will be an exciting and emotional one as we hear all about his experience and what he learned while in silence!   To learn more...

You hear me say this word a lot - so today is dedicated to ENERGY. I use it often in my own practice and understanding, but it’s also used in so many other ways. Almost anywhere you look, the term “energy” is everywhere; people want more of it. Today, I’d like to explain more of the science part of energy, the terms and how it can be affected by our movement.   To learn more, visit: movementbylara...

Today's episode is a mini yoga class - designed to help prevent and overcome text neck! I'm sharing the first 15 minutes of my "Free the Neck" class, which is available today to my LYT Daily subscribers on  movementbylara.vhx.tv  This episode is the "reset" portion of the class, which covers core and developmental work to prepare our body for bigger movement and find more freedom. Roll out your ma...

Today is an uplifting, but serious topic about the concept of sustainability. This topic came up because my daughter was writing an essay and wasn’t sure which relevant topic in today’s news she should write about. I mentioned sustainability because of a study done recently about our efforts in sustainability being not that great. The study stated that we have about 15 years to really fix things b...

My brother, John Frank, is back 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, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/lara.f.heimann   Online LYT Daily y...

Today I’m talking all about growth mindset, and what better way to grow than to grow within your body and change your movement patterns? In some form or another, I’m always speaking about growth. My husband is currently in the midst of a 10 day silent retreat, and I’m realizing just how much growth that is going to help him grow. Today I’m going to share what growth is, and why it’s so important t...

Today I am discussing the forward fold! Seated forward folds specifically are a move that I do not do, nor do I teach, and today we are going to explore why. Yogi or not, this episode will be very beneficial to listen to, as I explain this movement pattern outside of the studio and off the mat as well.   To learn more, visit:   movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out:   movementbylara.com Online...