Redefining Movement

Join Lara & Kristin this month for a deep dive into how physical therapy is woven into the LYT blueprint. In this episode, you’ll learn about: * about the importance of physical therapy in addressing physical impairments and pain. * that physical therapy goes beyond just treating symptoms, but aims to restore function, improve mobility, and enhance overall quality of life. * the significance o...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about tips to stay independent as we age, LYT for circulation, and advice for those with a traumatic brain injury.  Your questions: * What are the top 3 tips for helping us stay independent with age? * Is LYT helpful for circulation? * Do you have any advice for indivi...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about remedies morning low back pain and stiffness, advice on a stress fracture in a toe, and advice on balancing exercise amongst everything else in life. Your questions: * Do you have a favorite stretch or exercise to alleviate low back pain and stiffness in the morning?...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about to cool or heat an injury, neurokinetic therapy, and piriformis syndrome. Your questions: * In case of an injury, say muscle soreness or a twisted ankle, would you still recommend ice and cooling or moderate heat? * What are your opinions on NeuroKinetic Therapy as a...

Join Lara & Kristin this month for a deep dive into LYT.  In this episode, you’ll learn about: * Lara’s story of what led her to create the LYT Method. * How LYT is evolving the approach to yoga and movement. * Lara’s journey from teaching classes in her house to opening a studio to designing and teaching her own teacher training. * The creation of the LYT Daily platform. * Kristin’s stor...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about high energy levels, how to correct a posteriorly tilted pelvis, and forward head and neck hump advice. Your questions: * You two seem to have a lot of energy, share the secret sauce. * I've wound up over correcting my anterior tilted pelvis and created a slight poster...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about spinal discs, self-consciousness, and ACL surgery advice. Your questions: * Can please you explain how the (spinal) disc functions and is there a cure for a herniated disc? * What do you suggest for feelings of self-consciousness or intimidation in gym or group fitnes...

Join Lara and Kristin for a deep dive into the benefits and importance of weight training! In this episode, you’ll learn about: * The benefits of weight training and weight-bearing exercises. * The positive impact these exercises can have on overall functional capacity, athletic performance, metabolism, and mental health. * The importance of proper form and gradually increasing intensity to avoid...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about stepping forward successfully from down dog, the hot yoga craze, and moves to avoid with osteoporosis. Your questions: * I want to be able to step one foot forward form down dog into a low lunge. I can’t get my foot as far as my hands. Long legs? Short body? I don’t k...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about hip and low back pain during pregnancy, cervical spine arthritis, and misconceptions about exercise and movement practices Your questions: * Any suggestions for hip and low back pain during pregnancy? I’m in my 4th month and the pain gets worse from sitting for too lo...

Join Lara Heimann and Kristin Williams for a deep dive into the postnatal period from a physical therapist and movement perspective!  In this episode, they discuss: * common changes that occur post-pregnancy * challenges and fears that new mothers face regarding their body's changes and potential issues after giving birth * the importance of postural awareness and retraining in addressing cor...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions, and we answer them! In this Wednesday Q&A, we’re helping you modify the goddess pose for an anterior tilted pelvis, figuring out how you move differently to be fit and functional, and advising you on making movement work throughout the day.  Connect with Lara Heimann, The Redefining Movement Podcast, and LYT Daily: Lara on Instagram -...

Welcome to our special Work Well Series, where we explore the importance of prioritizing employee well-being in the office! In this last episode of our series, Lara and Kristin recap their biggest takeaways from these conversations. From the incredible impact of kindness to the unwavering need for psychological safety in the workplace to the push towards mental health support for employees, these...

Welcome to our special Work Well Series, where we explore the importance of prioritizing employee well-being in the office! In corporate America, climbing the ladder is often the first priority, and casualty rates can be high. What happens when the focus moves from doing the work just to earn a paycheck to enjoying the work and coworkers while earning a paycheck? Wellness architect Jill Miller joi...

Welcome to our special Work Well Series, where we explore the importance of prioritizing employee well-being in the office! This episode uncovers the extraordinary results when a company invests in redefining success through unwavering dedication to ongoing education and development for their employees. Lara talks with Kevin Osterhaus, President of Graduate Hotels about his vision of empowering in...

In this Monthly Motivation, Lara explains the importance of preventing injuries and shares techniques for injury prevention with a special focus on the role of the nervous system. You’ll learn common injuries, their causes, and ways to avoid or reduce them.  In this episode, you will learn the following: How keeping the nervous system in shape helps prevent injuries. Ways to prevent injury by...

Welcome to our special Work Well Series, where we explore the importance of prioritizing employee well-being in the office! Kindness can go a long way in your personal life, but what about in your business? In this episode of Redefining Movement, we dive into the incredible journey of Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Brent Ridge, founders of Beekman 1802, where kindness is not just a philosophy but a way o...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions, and we answer them! In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about getting started in the LYT platform, dealing with hip and groin pain when physical therapy isn’t working, and how to train your body to relieve knee pain caused by foot pronation. Connect with Lara Heimann, The Redefining Movement Podcast, and LYT Daily: Lara on Inst...

In this episode of our Work Well Series, we explore two exceptional platforms that take employee benefits to the next level. Modern Health and Wellable are both innovative solutions for companies designed to enrich physical, social, and mental well-being in the workplace.  First, Lara speaks with Nick Patel , Founder and CEO at Wellable. Wellable’s challenge library and customizable well-bein...

Welcome to our special Work Well Series, where we explore the importance of prioritizing employee well-being in the office! In this introduction to the series, we touch on the world of corporate wellness, why it’s become such a buzzword, and why it’s time to redefine what it means to work well. Join our hosts, Lara Heimann and Kristin Williams, as they discuss the alarming statistics surrounding e...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions, and we answer them! In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about practicing with a torn labrum in your shoulder, whether skiing or snowboarding might cause less injury, and the obstacles we face as yoga teachers.  Connect with Lara Heimann, The Redefining Movement Podcast, and LYT Daily: Lara on Instagram - @Lara. Heimann Red...

This month, Lara deep dives into research about strengthening your heart regardless of your current fitness level to avoid medical bummers like stroke, cardivascular disease, diabetes, and cancer. You’ll gain an understanding of the importance of staying in the right zone while exercising and what each zone does for your body.  In this episode, you will learn the following: How to strengthen...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions, and we answer them! In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about stabilizing your pelvic floor, finding balance in your pelvis with visual challenges and sacral injury, and why we rarely feel stiff.  Connect with Lara Heimann, The Redefining Movement Podcast, and LYT Daily: Lara on Instagram - @Lara. Heimann Redefining Moveme...

Karin Reiter, Founder of Nutritious & Delicious, transitioned from a career in law and finance after being diagnosed with Epstein Barr at a young age. When she discovered that standard medical approaches weren’t making her feel better, she decided to study functional medicine and nutrition. Karin learned firsthand the importance of identifying root causes and how addressing them holistically c...

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions, and we answer them! In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about maintaining good posture as an elementary teacher, how to do face yoga in everyday life, and the best ways to clearly define yourself in the fitness/wellness market. Connect with Lara Heimann, The Redefining Movement Podcast, and LYT Daily: Lara on Instagram - @Lara....