Redefining Movement

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! Your questions: Even after mobilizing my stiff neck I still have issues moving pain free. Any suggestions? How do I maintain my posture when the headrest of my car or in an airplane pushes my skull forward? Can you talk about handling addiction through yoga? To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/...

It seems like every other person out there is struggling with issues of neck pain. It’s a problem that’s always been there but it has certainly increased. We’re going to look at why neck pain is so prevalent, the common causes, as well as some exercises to treat, recover from, and prevent neck problems. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/ Reso...

Jayson Gaddis, founder of The Relationship School, returns to the show to talk about his brand new book, Getting to Zero , all about how to work through conflict in your most important relationships. Jayson is also the founder of The Relationship School as well as the host of The Relationship School Podcast. We talk about what getting to zero means and how to get there, the importance of resolving...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! Your questions: A friend and fellow has Dupuytren's contracture and has been told it is not severe enough to operate. What are your thoughts on this? Anything she can do? I was diagnosed with left posterior rotator cuff weakness 18 months ago. Worked on strength exercises and now strength is really good, but I still feel lik...

Everyone deserves to remain injury-free as they workout at home. At-home workout injuries resulting in a visit to the ER increased by over 48% from 2019 to 2020. With so many people committed to at-home fitness, we wanted to offer some tips for how to avoid injuries that could sideline you – or worse. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/ Resour...

Mado Hesselink is not only a yoga instructor; she’s a guide for other yoga teachers. She developed the Yoga Teacher Resource Podcast after diving into the process of learning more about the business, and realizing the importance of broadening her own horizons. We talk about her journey into yoga, motherhood, and marketing. Whether you’re a yoga teacher or not, she’s full of wisdom and valuable inf...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! Your questions: Can you talk about the loss of thoracic mobility as we age and the loss of balance? I have a question about anterior knee pain during certain yoga poses or activities? How do you go about being a strong boss lady with your employees? Should our scapulas be neutral or protracted in handstand? To learn more, an...

It can be difficult to forgive the wrongdoings of the past – especially when we feel that forgiveness has not been earned. But holding on to those feelings only prolongs our suffering. Forgiveness is for us. It means giving up the suffering that we are feeling because of something that happened in the past, and having the willingness to move forward. That is what leads to inner freedom. Let’s expl...

Dr. Perry Nickelston is a chiropractic physician with a primary focus on performance enhancement, corrective exercise, and metabolic fitness nutrition. He’s also trained to help people with compulsive disorders as well as myofascial, orthopedic, medical, and trigger point soft tissue therapy. Perry has gone through his own periods of pain in his life, and he’s taken what he’s learned from those mo...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! Your questions: What do you think of inversion during pregnancy – first, second, or third trimester – especially for a regular practitioner? Would you mind explaining the relationship between the shoulder and the opposite glute? I became a better reader after practicing LYT Yoga®. How does the magic happen? Which vitamins do...

There are so many distractions at our fingertips, it’s becoming harder and harder to find concentration. In addition, as we age our ability to concentrate can start to diminish. There are a number of things we can do to strengthen our focus and come to center – and they’ll not only help you now, but in the future too. Let’s explore some of the tools you can use to become a concentration champion....

Dr. David Ward was an accountant in his early years before becoming a functional medicine specialist. He is a licensed doctor of chiropractic and has completed extensive postdoctoral training in functional medicine. He is a trained practitioner through The Institute for Functional Medicine and Apollo Health of the Bredesen ReCODE Protocol – a comprehensive personalized program for the prevention a...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! Your questions: Why should we not roll the neck? How do you keep good posture when doing the dishes if you are tall? How can you lead with authority without being attached to outcomes? How to work with rolled ankles? To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/ Do you have a ques...

Vigor is one of those words that you can just feel when you say it with meaning. The opposite of vigor is essentially lethargy. It’s important, when not feeling our best, that we revitalize ourselves and apply some vigor to our lives. And it can even be an antidote to uncertainty and some of the difficulties we face in life. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/c...

Rohini Moradi is a certified reiki practitioner, yoga and spiritual teacher, healer, and the creator of the Magic Inclined community. We talk about her journey into the space she’s in now as a Magic Inclined facilitator, as well as the unimaginable grief she faced losing her daughter and how to comfort others through grief. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/ca...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! Your questions: Having trouble weight bearing in hips when balancing in one leg (ie. three-legged down dog or airplane). Physician says it is just from a tight hip. Any recommendations? How can I correct my T4 syndrome? I’ve always had really good toe mobility and strength, but my boyfriend has low mobility and control. Can...

Pay attention to your gut. There’s a lot of science demonstrating the connection between the gut and the brain, and it’s responsible for so many things that we largely don’t consider. We are going to explore some of those connections now, and how looking at your gut can lead to so many insights about your overall health and wellbeing. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga....

Rebecca Caroe is a master rower. She started in college, and now coaches athletes from 10 to 70 and beyond. She enjoys the challenge of teaching anybody how a boat moves and how to make it go faster. She started the Rowperfect rowing blog in 2007 and wrote most of the articles until 2018. She also started a massive global community through a Facebook group. We talk about her work as a master rower...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! Your questions: What movement can I do for pain at the top of the head or neck? Do you reinforce SSS while rowing? I hold my breath every time I try to get into a handstand. Any advice? How can text neck impact pain in the shoulders? To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/ D...

Perfectionism is defined as a combination of excessively high personal standards and overly critical self-evaluations, and it’s an incredibly toxic trait. It’s different from high achieving. Instead of being something that motivates us to shoot higher, it can keep us feeling constantly defeated, and like we’re falling short. We’re going to talk about what contributes to a sense of perfectionism, i...

Nzinga Young, also known as @veganzinga on Instagram. She’s a nationally-recognized figure within the vegan movement, and she creates amazing, joyful, and lighthearted content for current and aspiring vegans. She shares her vegan journey, where she got her namesake, dealing with judgment, and tips for anyone considering the transition to veganism. She is a shining light in the world and brings suc...

In this Wednesday Q&A, we switch things up and ask the questions! As part of our Week of Sweat, we ask – and answer – questions all about sweat. Your questions: What does sweat indicate to you? What are your thoughts on hot yoga? What is your favorite way to sweat? Do you have any good anxiety sweat stories? How do you get your sweat on? To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: l...

Let’s talk about the science of sweat. One thing we recommend to anyone is to sweat daily. Not necessarily sitting in a sauna and sweating, but the kind of sweat you get from moving your body – heat yourself from the inside out. There’s a difference between these two, and one is going to get you healthier. We look at the two types of sweat glands, what stimulates them, and the benefits of sweat to...

James Aspey returns to the podcast – this time, with his wife Nicky. They have a beautiful story of falling in love and creating a life of shared purpose together. Nicky had to push back against her Brazilian heritage in order to become vegan, and she helped James stop worrying about what other people thought of the language he used to spread the message of veganism and animal cruelty. We talk abo...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! Your questions: What are your thoughts on sleeping without a pillow? What causes pain in the triangle area between the thumb, wrist, and index finger while weight bearing and what can we do about it? I’ve been bothered by tightness behind my right knee. What do you think it might be? Flat feet anatomy and preventing pain in...