Redefining Movement

Justin Frandson has been an entrepreneur in the health and fitness industry for several decades. He’s the founder of Athleticism.com and several other fitness-based ventures.  The term “EMF” kept popping up in his life as being a stressor on the human body, which drew him to transition a majority of his work to that field. He gives us the basics on EMFs, what they do to the body, what you can...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! Your questions: I have POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) that causes many awful symptoms. How does one begin exercise when they suffer from severe exercise intolerance? Do you have any advice for understanding the risk of osteoporosis for a reasonably healthy, mostly active person? I’ve been a practicing yogi...

As we head towards the end of the year, it’s important – as always – to find and show compassion to ourselves. The stress of the holiday season, even the fun parts, can push us beyond our bandwidth and leave us feeling fried. Let’s all try and avoid that holiday hangover and take care of ourselves this year. Today, we share tips to help you do just that. To learn more, and for the complete show no...

Katherine “Kibby” McMahon is a postdoctoral associate at Duke University. Her goal with her studies is to marry contemplative mindfulness practices and clinical psychology. After dealing with anxiety, depression, and addiction in her own life, she took yoga in college as a form of exercise and found it to be a great practice for challenging the body and mind and learning to sit with your emotions....

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about body pops, countering protraction, and improving hamstring flexibility. Your questions: Is it normal to hear your back pop when going into flash dance?  Is squeezing the scaps toward each other an OK way to counter protraction?  Are there any tips or exercis...

Yoga nidra is one of my favourite ways to relieve anxiety and stress. It’s so simple, but relatively unknown, tune in to hear how you can add it to your own practice. The benefits of yoga nidra can be amazing, so long as you’re able to bring it into your schedule, find consistency, and make it work for you. Doing so can help with everything from your general wellbeing, to quality of sleep, even yo...

I welcome Mat and Ash, The Yoga Couple, to the show for a discussion of the amazing work that they do, from helping people overcome porn addiction, to training the next generation of yoga teachers. We hear their amazing origin story, their individual backgrounds, how they met, and what led them to collaborate in order to help people self-heal.  To learn more, and for the complete show notes,...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! Your questions: How has  LYT Yoga® helped you age well?  Can you give us more core tips for long torsos? Does yoga help neuropathy associated with the feet or hands? To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/ Do you have a question? DM me on Instagram: @lara.heimann E...

The world is going through a lot right now. There’s the transition of seasons, the time change, and through ongoing world events, our stress is being elevated while our coping mechanisms are stretched to their limits. But, in these moments, we can step back and gain perspective by looking at the wisdom of the past. We all know what it feels like to not feel strong – both physically and mentally. A...

Jessica Gershman is the host and creator of The Zen Mommy, a yoga teacher, clean eating guru, and mom of four on a mission. She’s also a blogger, podcaster, and author – a multi-talented, multi-faceted entrepreneur we’re happy to have with us for this Friday with Friends episode. We talk about balancing being a parent and an entrepreneur, how she came to the place of being a Zen Mommy, her past st...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! Your questions: Do you have any recommended stretches for people who have postural issues and neck pain from sitting or standing in the same position for too long? How do you hold a baby or toddler and still maintain good posture? What are some of the causes for unexpected knee pain and what can help with recovery? Sponsors:...

No matter how much we try to maintain positivity in our lives, negativity will always find its way in. It’s easy to let it get you down, but a few simple tricks can help you take negativity in stride, without letting it ruin your day. The most important thing is to stay true to yourself. Negativity can be contagious, so don’t let others infect you with it. That doesn’t mean you can’t listen or be...

Ted Price is the inventor of Ted’s Pain Cream, developing the revolutionary product to alleviate his own chronic pain conditions. Tune in to hear the science behind what makes it unlike any other pain relief product on the market. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/ Resources: Buy Ted’s Pain Cream (use code “REDEFYOGA-15” for 15% off) Ted’s Br...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! Your questions: What is your advice for doing LYT Yoga® for people with scoliosis? How often should we increase the intensity of our workouts to sweat more efficiently? Can you touch on your experience as PTs? To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/ Do you have a question? D...

One simple tip can boost your ability to bring success into your life. Don’t think “I can’t” or “I won’t.” Think, “I WILL”: Willingness, Improvement, Longevity, and Listen.  Remembering what each of these letters stands for will help you hone in on the very things that drive success so that you can channel it toward you. Knowing this will allow you to be the best human you can be, and if ther...

Abdul never had any pets growing up, but when he met his wife – a cat foster parent – he was introduced to the world of cat rescue. Pretty soon, they started to wonder what they should do with the hundreds of photos she had taken of him playing with the adorable, little animals and that’s when the @abdulscats Instagram page was born.  The best thing about it is that this story doesn’t end wit...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them!  Your questions: The past couple of months, I’ve been experiencing a pinching feeling in my lateral posterior right hip when doing modified side plank at half noon.  I suffer from bunions, Morton’s neuroma, inflammation, bursitis, and arthritis. Can you give me any tips for managing these conditions while practicin...

The changes of the seasons affect us all differently. Some of us can find the transition into fall and winter difficult, so here’s a run down of what you can do to beat the seasonal blues, and stay healthy and motivated. A lot of this won’t be new to you, but you have to remember to actually put this advice into action if you want to see results. Fall fatigue can hit us all, so take what you learn...

Spiritual skeptic turned medium and spiritual development coach, Isabeau Maxwell, spent years as a spiritual cynic in the corporate world before a visit from her grandmother lifted the veil to the other side.  After giving herself the space to explore the space she found herself leaving her old life behind, giving readings as a professional intuitive and creating the SAGE method, a program th...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! Your questions: I have a weak upper back, shoulder area, and core, but when I do exercise my trapezius immediately hardens. Any suggestions? How should athletes and yogis cure diastasis recti? Do you have remedies to stop your pinky finger separating from other fingers while working out? Do you have a question? DM me on Inst...

We’ve often talked about the importance of immersing yourself in nature – how it makes us feel better, calmer, and more at ease. Joining us today is Mark Heimann. He shares his personal experience of how nature can offer a reset and how others can get a similar experience for themselves. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/ Resources: Instagram...

Bobby Lynch is the founder and CEO of Plant Strength, a vegan fitness, training, and activism platform. He’s a kind soul that does amazing work being a voice for animals and defying the myths regarding veganism and strength training. We talk about making an impact on people and meeting them where they are, why protein deficiency isn’t an issue with veganism, the misconceptions around soy, and spre...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! Your questions: Can you discuss yoga teacher body image difficulties? What is the connection between the tongue and lower palate and overall range of mobility? How can supination and pronation of the feet affect your yoga? What can you do about it? To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/categ...

Emotional regulation is an important part of emotional intelligence. It allows us to interact with others more effectively, whether as a parent, a partner, a friend, or a coworker. It is the ability to manage your emotional responses. Life is going to throw a lot our way. We can’t control everything that happens, but we can learn to control how we respond. Let’s talk about some of the things you c...

Libby Hinsley is a physical therapist who specializes in hypermobility and the intersection between it and yoga. Hypermobility is something that gets a lot of praise and attention when starting yoga. Being naturally very flexible allows you to do some impressive-looking moves, but without understanding the intricacies of what you’re doing, this can often lead to chronic injury. We talk about compe...