Redefining Movement

You don’t have to know all of the psychological and physiological effects of too much stress to know that it’s not a good thing — we can all feel it in our bodies. And, now more than ever, a lot of us are feeling a LOT of stress. So, I wanted to share some simple ways to get rid of stress or manage stress before it hits the point of overwhelm. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit:...

Sarah Scharf is the author of “Holding Space,” which takes us through a step-by-step investigation into how the words, tone, volume, and intention of our speech meld together to create communication. She originally wrote the book for yoga teachers, but anyone can benefit from learning how to communicate better, use their voice, and find their breath. Holding space for yourself as a teacher is impo...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and Kristin Williams and I answer them! Your questions: I don’t always sweat after yoga, do we have to? Grinding teeth is a big issue in my opinion. It may have something to do with the position of the skull. Thoughts? What is the best pose/yoga routine for chronic proximal hamstring pain? Adjustment for carrying angle? To learn more, and for t...

All healthy relationships depend on communication and mutual respect. During this pandemic, people are likely spending more time with their partners than ever, and we all hear about the stress this can cause—especially if the relationship is not rooted in respect. You need to hold the bar high for what you expect to give and receive out of a relationship. To learn more, and for the complete show n...

Ellen Boeder and Jayson Gaddis are a married couple, both psychotherapists, and they practice LYT™ Daily! Jayson is the founder of The Relationship School, as well as the host of The Relationship School Podcast, and he has a lot to say about becoming a good partner. Ellen Boeder, MA, LPC is a psychotherapist and coach for couples in Boulder, Colorado, who has been interested in how relationships a...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and Kristin Williams and I answer them! Your questions: Could popping of the ribs also be too much extension at T12/L1, or is it a combination of both? Any thoughts for the best positions to sleep in, or physical sleep aids like pillows for support? Which movements/poses would you recommend for active hip internal rotation? Why do you recommend...

Critical thinking is super important in the world we live in today. It is a skill that we must master if we want to thrive. So how can we all be more critical thinkers in our day to day lives? Critical thinking means thinking carefully about something without letting emotions or opinions affect you. And this is a very hard thing to do! You really have to challenge yourself to look at all sides of...

Sunny Bonnell is the co-author of the groundbreaking career and business book “Rare Breed: A Guide to Success for the Defiant, Dangerous, and Different.” Sunny and her co-author Ashleigh Hansberger are also the founders of a popular YouTube series and the game-changing leadership and culture consultancy, Motto. While working as a branding agency, Sunny realized that many businesses wanted to hire...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and Kristin Williams and I answer them! Your questions: Any tips for hero pose? Can you explain how hyperextension in the hips happens and how it may be different than an anterior pelvic tilt? What do I do about chronic SI joint pain? To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com Do you have a question? DM me on Instagram:...

We could all speak a little more kindly to ourselves. If you’re being hard on yourself, it’s time to write yourself a note and remind yourself to be kind. Because you deserve it. Note to SELF: See yourself as others see you Enforce your boundaries Love big Feel your feelings and know that they matter To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com Resources: Instagram: @lara.hei...

I have some fantastic news for you: Craig Ramsay is here to uplift us all! Colin Farrel once called him “genius,” Sharon Osborne said he is brilliant, and just about everyone agrees that he’s one of the most entertaining experts in the fitness world (in addition to being one of People Magazine’s Top Fitness Experts). When Craig started bringing fitness for the masses, he saw that there was a sense...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and Kristin Williams and I answer them! Your questions: What do I do about hip flexor pain that is radiating to the gluteus medius? Could you expand on the “lift the femur into the glute” cue? In one of your flows, we shrug the shoulders in down dog and then jump to handstand. Should the shoulder blades stay elevated? To learn more, and for the...

“There is a sacredness in tears. They are not a mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love.” —Washington Irving Sometimes, all we need in order to release is a good cry. We’ve been conditioned to believe that showing emotion through tears is weak and off putting to...

Jordan David, otherwise known as @Conscious_Muscle on Instagram, is an online vegan trainer, super jacked, and a man with a heart of gold. He was always into fitness and personal training, and after delving into everything he could find on veganism, Jordan came away with the realization that the way he was eating was not going to give him the life he wanted as he got old and his kids grew up. And...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and Kristin Williams and I answer them! Your questions: What is the best way to relieve tight hamstrings and lower back pain after a long cycle, and any other suggestions for people who experience a lot of pain in their lower back and proximal hamstrings? I’ve recently started running but am experiencing cramping in my lower calf. Is this somet...

“Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.”  — William Morris Why is clearing out the clutter in our lives so important? I’ve discussed before how organizing the body and the home helps to organize the nervous system—we feel better when we have order. While we go through transitions in the seasons, it’s important to think of making transitions in...

Ryan Orrico is a former yoga teacher and he has a lot to say about his experience. He’s fascinating, entertaining, and a slightly polarizing figure in the yoga world. Instagram tends to be so curated and professional, so it’s incredibly refreshing to see someone drop the filter and stop taking things so seriously. He wasn’t a big fan of the way most yoga teachers used Instagram—it felt very fake—b...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and Kristin Williams and I answer them! Your questions: What is cervical arthritis and how would you adapt the LYT practice to it? Any advice on rheumatoid arthritis and stiff hands? Damaged my rotator cuff and now yoga makes it worse, how can I help? How do I not hunch or tighten while sleeping? To learn more, and for the complete show notes,...

Unless you’ve been living in a hole, you’ve heard of the art of gratitude and how beneficial it is. I’m a pretty grateful person, but even I have sometimes found myself not buying into the idea of it. However, I’ve recently come to appreciate just how powerful this practice can be. If you, too, have had those thoughts of how cheesy it sounds to be grateful, I hear you. Just listen to what I found...

Dr. Marc Robinson is a doctor of physical therapy with a couple of different projects: Active Atoms, a nutrition company that focuses on health and fitness, and Evercore, a physical therapy company that focuses on injury recovery. Marc started to realize as he was working with patients that people’s sleep, nutrition level, and their stress level had a huge impact on their pain level. Nutrition pla...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and Kristin Williams and I answer them! Your questions: After having two c sections and being 60 years old is it still possible to get a flat stomach? I’ve got hardware in my left knee and don’t always feel even, I compensate at times. Any tips? Is there something that can be done to make scoliosis better? What are the best moves to focus on af...

We are in a time where things look grim and dim. It can be daunting to show up in life shining your own light. How do we do that, now that it’s needed more than ever? To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com Resources: Instagram: @lara.heimann Redefining Yoga is a production of Crate Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kimberly Giannelli is the PR genius that’s helping LYT™ Yoga go to the next level. Public relations is all about framing a company or individual and their message into a story that has legacy and meaning to it. This can take the form of a press release, social media, or any other outward communication. Through her background in yoga, she was able to identify what makes LYT™ Yoga unique, which is t...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and Kristin Williams and I answer them! Your questions: Do hunching or rounding the shoulders affect the ribs? How are the rips, scapula, and shoulders connected? My arms go numb when lifting them to shoulder height, are my shoulders the issue? My shoulders sit forward, how do I help them sit back? Why is raising the arm out to the side not ide...

Let’s discuss the concept of the uncharted path. It’s a topic that’s particularly relevant to our world today. We need to learn to embrace the fact that we are all on an uncharted path. Imagine sitting on a train facing backwards: You know you’re moving forward, but you can only look back on where you’ve been. But always remember that we have the ability to change the path that we’re on at any giv...