Redefining Movement

Join Lara for a conversation with Gretchen Schott, Chief Learning Officer at Threefold and host of the popular podcast Made for Impact. Gretchen is a passionate and results-oriented leader with a reputation for communication excellence and expertise in adult learning and enablement best practices.  In this podcast, you’ll learn about: 1. Living with Passion and Serving Others: The importance...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about merging yoga and strength training, chronic migraines, exercise for improving the curvature of your neck, and the impacts of trauma on your ability to lie down on the floor. Your questions: * Thoughts on merging yoga with strength classes? * I have chronic migraines....

Dr. Aria Young is a Naturopathic Doctor dedicated to guiding individuals on their path to optimal health and well-being. She combines her extensive knowledge of natural medicine with innovative approaches, providing personalized and holistic care to her patients. Driven by a deep understanding of the body's innate healing abilities, she blends evidence-based naturopathic principles with the latest...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about soreness and/or stiffness in your mid-back, posterior pelvic tilt in handstands, daily exercises for joint preservation, and managing fear in handstands. Your questions: * What could help soreness/stiffness in the middle spine? It feels linked to digestion as well.&nb...

This month, on the cusp of summer, hear Lara’s thoughts on the Anti-Summer Body: Move Better to Feel Better, Not Just Look Better. We hear lots of messaging in society using the summer body as a motivational tool. But is this actually helpful or harmful? How can we think about our bodies in a healthier and more productive way?  Lara discusses her thoughts on having a capable body. “What we ne...

Join Lara for a conversation with Kim Tang, the current Head Coach of the International Yoga Sports Federation. Kim is also a Senior International Yoga Instructor, Breath Work Facilitator for Trauma Release and Kundalini Activation, Intuitive Spiritual Counselor, Of Source Spiritual Study Group Leader, Reiki Master, QHHT Practitioner, Public Speaker and Workshop Leader on the Subjects of Conscious...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about knees without any cartilage, how to get out of your movement comfort zone, go-to moves for heaviness and uncertainty, and how to eat nutritious foods while traveling when you’re vegan. Your questions: 1. Lately, I have people telling me that they have no cartilage in...

Join Lara for a conversation with Denise Vernieri, RYT 500, Life & Business Coach. Denise is a former educator with a Masters in English Literature and Writing, turned business coach helping other soul-led entrepreneurs like coaches, yoga teachers, and wellness practitioners to create one-of-a-kind offerings. She's wildly passionate about helping wellness entrepreneurs build real wealth, lead...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about neck and shoulder tightness in waitresses, foam rolling, carbon fiber running shoes, and cultivating self-love.  Your questions: 1. My client was a waitress for years. Her left side was always tight and stuck from it in the neck and shoulder. She used to get head...

Join Lara for a conversation about headaches with Dr. Jono Taves PT, DPT, fellow physical therapist, owner/founder of the Novera Headache Center, and host of The Headache Doctor podcast. Dr. Taves received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the Mayo Clinic. He specializes in a type of hands-on physical therapy that is focused on treating the neck and jaw, which he uses to help people strugglin...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about how to motivate people to move, training for equestrians, why pain is coming back during in-person classes, & PNF.  Your questions: * I feel like I'm surrounded by inert people - my husband, my family, my coworkers… I'm not a teacher but want to ask how to en...

Lee Asher isn’t your average animal-lover. In 2018, he quit his job to follow his dreams and decided to travel across 49 states to promote dog adoption and spotlight various shelters and rescues. After his Pitbull Stella passed away, Lee was determined to fulfill his lifelong dream of creating a sanctuary, where animals could feel treasured, protected and free. In late 2020, Lee discovered a large...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about knee pain, the risks of spinal rotation, holding tension in the body from previous injuries, and how to move around holding neutral pelvis and spine. Your questions: * My question is about my partner who recently developed pain in the front inside of his knee. He has...

Physical therapist Rick Olderman is back on the podcast to talk with Lara about his new book Solving the Pain Puzzle and share with listeners his systems approach to pain management. Listen in for tips about how to solve your pain by looking at your body in a holistic way.  Rick is a sports and orthopedic physical therapist with more than 25 years experience that specializes in helping people...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about if it’s possible to improve your posture, how your feet impact your posture and vice versa, feeling tension while holding “Triple S”, regaining good posture after being compacted, and how Lara and Kristin’s posture has improved through practicing LYT.  Your quest...

Join Lara this month for a conversation about how your body communicates with you and why it’s important to listen to it. Our bodies have an innate capacity to provide us with information about our needs, such as hunger or early signs of injury. However, in today's fast-paced society, we often ignore these signals and rely on quick fixes like medications. Learning to listen to our bodies can help...

Join Lara for an important conversation with Whitney Allen about the process of grieving. Whitney lost her husband, Ryan, after he had a severe reaction to a bee sting and sustained a severe brain injury, subsequently resulting in his death. Through this experience, she decided to turn her pain into purpose and followed her new calling to serve others who are also experiencing grief and trauma. Wh...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about hip pain in a 90/90 lunge, how to work on your deep squats, and whether overtraining is really a big problem for women.  Your questions: * I have recently started to feel an ache just in front of my right hip where the femur head meets the acetabulum. I figure it...

Dr. Shanté Cofield , aka The Movement Maestro, is a former Division 1 athlete with a passion for movement. She graduated from Georgetown University and then continued their educational pursuits at New York University, graduating with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Shanté is a board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist who practices...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about carrying angles, calcified ligaments, advice on handling a difficult student, and how LYT helps you breathe better.  Your questions: * Lara, you posted on Mark's carrying angle. What is that and when to be concerned? * How often do ligaments calcify? * How to kin...

Join Lara for a conversation with Transformational Speaker and Best-selling Author and returning guest Kute Blackson. He is a beloved inspirational speaker and transformational teacher. He speaks at countless events around the world. Kute is a member of the Transformational Leadership Council, a select group of one hundred of the world's foremost authorities in the personal development industry. W...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about moving better as we age, LYT yoga for cervical disc herniation, and the best time of day to workout.  Your questions: * Do you think we can move better as we age? * From the Wednesday Q&A podcast regarding disk herniation, if a client has a slipped disk at th...

Join Lara for a fascinating conversation with The Aromatic Gardner, Amy Anthony. Amy is a certified clinical Aromatherapist and Aromatic Gardner, aromatherapy educator, herbalist, certified master composter, artisanal distiller, and host of the Essential Aromatica podcast. She is listed as one of America's most influential aromatherapists. In this episode, you will learn about: * what is aromather...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about Lara and Kristin’s challenging injuries or illnesses, extreme hands-on adjustments, and the one thing you can’t live without.  Your questions: What's the most challenging injury or illness you've had and how did you get through it? I have seen many yoga studios a...

Here at LYT YogaⓇ Method, we believe that posture matters! In this episode, founder Lara Heimann weighs in on “the great posture debate.” She’ll share with you all the reasons why, even if posture isn’t always directly linked to pain in medical research studies, you should care about and pay attention to your posture. Learn how posture is defined and how best to optimize your posture. Your posture...