Redefining Movement

I answer your questions about triangle pose, chaturanga, cat cow and the remedies for different movement patterns that athletes tend to overdo.  To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com Do you have a question? DM me on Instagram: @lara.heimann Email me at lara@movementbylara.com Redefining Yoga is a production of Crate Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

In the 25 years of being a physical therapist I've seen that people have become more restricted and less varied in their movement.  In this episode I break down exactly what I mean by good movement and tell you how to increase your ability to move well.  Make it your mission to move, and move well, each and every day. Also, examine the ways that you're not moving as well, and think about...

Today my friend and fellow physical therapist and yogi Kristin Williams returns to the conference.  We talk about takeaways from a PT conference we just went to, how to work out what might be causing you pain when you run and how you could be suffering from weak shoulder blades, even if you work out a lot. Plus, Kristin answers your PT questions including: -What would be the cardinal sign of...

I answer your questions about twisting after a backbend, setting boundaries without guilt, poses for kayak paddlers and more. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com Do you have a question? DM me on Instagram: @lara.heimann Email me at lara@movementbylara.com Redefining Yoga is a production of Crate Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

Today’s podcast is about habit formation, and this is in lieu of New Year’s resolutions and goals because most people don’t achieve them. The problem is that they try to change too much too fast. Habits, on the other hand, are tiny little actions that build up, like compound interest. Listen to the episode for a look into the science of behavior change. I cover why creating a positive feedback loo...

Barbara Majeski is a cancer survivor who pushed through her fears of being “just a mom who drives a minivan” to become a media personality and creator of her own brand. In this episode we talk about confronting your own mortality, being gifted with purpose and making cold calls to get where you want to go. If you fear you are not living big enough, this interview is a must-listen.  To learn m...

Today is usually a Wednesday Q&A. But instead I'm using this holiday as an opportunity to ask the question, how can we cultivate more kinship with one another? Kinship is the way we connect to each other as human beings. How can we be more aware of everyone around us and our different cultures, religions, faiths and backgrounds? To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementby...

There’s always room for improvement on how we behave, move, respond and live our lives. And that's a good thing. Because it means that we can be better than we were in the recent or distant past. In yoga in particular we’re always pursuing a higher consciousness and a higher state of being. Listen to the episode to find out how to support your own evolution even when you’re weighed down by self-cr...

We need to add more fun and functional movements into our exercise programs because things like crawling and jumping can help us so much physically and emotionally. So go out there and have fun with movement, even in yoga! Life is too serious. Let's be lighter and let's help each other out by giving ourselves permission to be centered in joy and spirit.  To learn more, and for the complete sh...

I answer your questions about yoga butt, my skincare routine, pranayama, arm balances and feeling good after teaching yoga. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com Do you have a question? DM me on Instagram: @lara.heimann Email me at lara@movementbylara.com Resources - Wise Woman Face Oil Redefining Yoga is a production of Crate Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

In this episode I talk about going to see Madonna perform. Everyone had their phones locked into little bags, so we couldn’t access them. This meant that nobody could record her on stage, but also that everyone was much more present. Sadly, I don't even remember the last time I was around 3,000 people and no-one had their phone out.  Can you bring this rule into your life and have some techno...

Research shows that Americans are becoming more and more socially isolated. The impact on health and longevity is huge because people who are isolated are more likely to die prematurely than people who have strong social relationships. The effects of social links on life span are actually 2X the effects of exercising and equivalent to quitting smoking! In this episode I use the acronym FRIEND to t...

I answer your questions about where to start with learning anatomy, stepping forward from down dog correctly and my yoga teacher training. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com Do you have a question? DM me on Instagram: @lara.heimann Email me at lara@movementbylara.com Resources -Check out anatomy books by Blandine Calais-Germain Redefining Yoga is a production...

Today is Movement Monday, and I’m giving you a quick routine for when you only have 15 minutes.  Tip one is to get it done in the morning unless you’re better with exercising at night. When you move early in the day, you’re more likely to move better and be more consistent with it. It also inspires you to move more. Newton's law says that things at rest want to stay at rest and things in moti...

Brett Larkin started playing around with video and yoga about eight years ago, and that spiraled into what is now her full-time job. She teaches yoga on YouTube, has a mobile app membership site and does online teacher trainings. Brett never saw herself making a livable income from teaching yoga, so showing other people that it is possible to make money doing what you love is one of her greatest p...

I answer your questions about pubic symphysis discomfort ache during pregnancy, how to avoid problems when you’re standing all day, the history of yoga, tendinitis in the elbow, transferring from up to down dog, strengthening your weak side and avoiding knee pain when squatting. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com Do you have a question? DM me on Instagram: @l...

Do you secretly think you’re not good enough despite all your accomplishments? You might be an overachiever. Overachievers struggle to feel satisfied because their drive to achieve is often based on fear. There’s probably a little overachiever in all of this but in this episode I break down how to know when you’ve crossed the line and cover four things you can do to show yourself some grace. ...

Natasha Swinford is a yogi, personal trainer and pilates instructor. She joins me today to talk about doing handstands during pregnancy, the yoga inspiration she finds on Instagram and her YouTube channel.  To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: YouTube: Natasha - Fitness - Yoga - Pilates Instagram: @natashaswinter Redefining Yoga is a production...

I answer your questions about staying inspired with movement, yogi squat, finding LYT™ certified teachers in your area, and more. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com Do you have a question? DM me on Instagram: @lara.heimann Email me at lara@movementbylara.com Redefining Yoga is a production of Crate Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

Plank pose is amazing! It’s actually a developmental stage like crawling. A lot of babies will pop their knees up and they're in a plank, and you're like, holy moly, look at that strong, little baby! It’s a great workout for your core and also strengthens your wrist and hands, triceps and spinal muscles. Not to mention lengthening the neck and toning the buttocks. So we should be doing plank...

Stephanie Birch is a wonderfully creative being. She is a yoga teacher, writer, photographer and the founder of Write Club, a monthly-ish gathering and weekly newsletter. What Stephanie loves so much about movement and writing is their ability to heal. She credits yoga with saving her life when she suffered from postpartum depression and finds the physical practices of movement and writing (by han...

I answer your questions about dolphin pose, parking your bad day at the door and being present with your yoga students, making money as a teacher and not teaching for free, how yoga can help your running form and how to deal with an arthritis diagnosis that says you'll never regain full movement. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com Do you have a question? DM m...

Better posture is possible, and it can dramatically improve everything, including the way you breathe!  Today I’m talking about how proper use of one particular muscle - the longus colli - can help you find a better position for your skull on your neck, get proper oxygen flow to your brain and resolve tension headaches. Tune in to hear my best exercises for strengthening this muscle and repro...

Did you know there are scientifically proven benefits to being kind? Kindness lowers cortisol (the stress hormone) and increases our energy, level of happiness and even our lifespan. People who are perpetually kind also age more slowly than others! Today I’m sharing some great ideas for acts of kindness from The Great Kindness Challenge. The ideas include: go a full day without complaining, donate...

Do you have an injury that just won’t heal? Or a burning question about yoga, physical therapy, anatomy, veganism, the practice of non-harm, philosophy or life? Wednesday Q&A is your space to ask me anything, even if it’s just something you’re curious about.  This week you asked about protecting the lower back, plank pose, reconciling the practice of ahimsa with invasive species and disea...