Redefining Movement

Today’s episode covers what you can do to build new neural pathways. The brain is like a muscle, it can grow and change. Fifty years ago, scientists believed the brain was rigid and wouldn’t grow after a certain age. Now we recognize the neuroplasticity of the brain; the ability to reorganize neural pathways.  To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: C...

Today’s episode is about summer self-care tips. Summer is such a great time for looking after ourselves. It’s a time of freedom and enjoyment — we’re hard-wired to believe that as kids— and we carry that into adulthood. However, looking after yourself in the warm weather is very important and here are some summer self-care tips that I use to take advantage of this time of year.    To learn more, a...

Today I talk about the sacrum, one of the most essential parts of the human anatomy. The sacrum is a triangular structure located at the base of our spine which acts as the bridge between our spine and our pelvis.   To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara Rede...

This episode is titled “How To Leave Your Problems At The Door” and I use the example of my yoga teacher training classes to show how important it is to put space between the various parts of our lives. However, the episode is aimed at anyone who needs to put boundaries between work, home and social life.   To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Chec...

Should you take regular days off to recover? Mental and physical recovery is imperative for elite athletes. However, a day off is still important for the rest of us, though it is more to recuperate mental health than anything else.   To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/m...

This episode I chat with husband Mark about the planning of hikes and trails including which matters need to be taken into account before you set out. We also talk about our original inspiration behind hiking and how to deal with unexpected events.     To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Faceb...

I always love the idea of setting a goal and getting there, today I talk of our goal of breaking a world record of the number of people doing handstands simultaneously in one area.    To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara Redefining Yoga is a production of C...

Today’s podcast is about posture, something I talk about all the time. You immediately have an opinion of someone you see based on the way they stand. It is from a person’s posture that we receive subliminal messages.   To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara...

As well as the logistics of attending intensive yoga teacher training sessions, there are a number of other things you should research. Here are some tips for making that right selection.   To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara Redefining Yoga is a productio...

Sometimes transitioning back to reality after a break is difficult. I’ve constructed this episode around those moments when you need to return to your day-to-day life after being away for a while. Here are my tips that make transitioning back far easier. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Fac...

This episode, I am celebrating the one-hundredth show of Movement By Lara, which also coincides with International Yoga Day. You’ll find out what yoga means to me and how do I see yoga in relation to everyday life? To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara Redef...

In this episode, I chat with my fourteen-year-old son Jonah about his hiking experiences, what he gets out of the treks and what he sees as the challenges. His answers, particularly on how he overcomes challenges, are both interesting and educational.   To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Face...

Walking is a wonderful and beneficial activity. However, what are the philosophies and functionalities behind it? Why should you get out there and walk?   To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara C2C4Compassion Redefining Yoga is a production of Crate Media Hos...

How do you deal with that concept, so often used by children, of continually asking “Are we there yet?” Rather than constantly thinking of our destination though, it’s more constructive for us to focus in the present moment. The big question is: “How do we do this?”   To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @la...

Since the dawn of civilization, humans have used music as a way of connecting to their spirit and community. Music has been a central part of our civilization and has always had the power to move — and even change — us.   Often we can put on a piece of music and find that it changes our emotional feeling. So what is it that is changed?   To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movem...

We teach ourselves how to walk as a toddler, the beauty of mobility. But what about those who suffer discomfort when walking as adults? It’s never too late to learn to walk better, more efficiently and without P.A.I.N. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara R...

I love the word compassion, it holds such a deep meaning to me! Compassion is having a desire to do something about the sadness that you feel for a person, cause, or event that is upsetting to you in order to alleviate the suffering. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the compassion that I feel and what I’m doing about it, and I know it will inspire you to get out there and do something out of compas...

Today’s podcast is titled “Packing Light,” which could be interpreted literally, as I am currently packing for a two week trip with my family. This could also be taken metaphorically, such as the heaviness of our thoughts and what is on our minds. In this instance, the metaphorical can help the literal interpretation. In today’s episode I’m going to be talking about the different ways that I pack...

Today’s podcast is called #TSBT, which comes from an acronym that I created a few years ago while my family and I were doing our first coast to coast for compassion trip. In today’s episode, I’m sharing more about our coast to coast walks, plus I’m sharing just what #TSBT stands for, and why I find it so very important!   To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com  ...

Showing up is a constant thread for me, and lately the idea of truly showing up has come into play in a lot of ways in my life. Showing up is a movement, an action, and an intention that we shouldn’t take lightly. Today’s podcast episode is a calling for us all to show up in bigger ways.   To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out: movementbyl...

Today’s solo episode is inspired by my own experience with having a not-so-great day. We’ve all had those days where we’ve woken up and everything just seems to be going wrong, and we’re feeling not our normal selves. Hopefully those days are few and far between! My intention in today’s episode is to share with you how to move through days like those, and shake those negative feelings.   To learn...

On today’s podcast, I am welcoming my good friend Ashley Long. Ashley is a yoga instructor and physical therapist as well, and today we are talking all about pelvic health. Since doing her yoga teacher training with me seven years ago, Ashley has moved to Philadelphia where she practices as a pelvic health specialist. We are both hoping that this is one of many conversations to start a movement ar...

I get a lot of questions from listeners, yoga teachers, and followers I have on social media quite often, so I wanted to take today to answer a few of them. My hope is that in answering these on my podcast, will help someone else as well!   To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: faceboo...

Today I am sitting down with Adell Bridges, an amazing world traveling yoga teacher and health coach. It is Adell’s passion to share just how powerful and healing yoga can be for everyone! In our conversation today, Adell shares her journey into yoga and what it’s taught her, and how her teachings have led her to start her brand new yoga program. The two of us also dive into the importance of gras...

In today’s solo episode with me, I’m sharing some beautiful advice that my teenage daughter offered me when I asked her what I should share on the podcast. My daughter’s response actually shocked me; she said that I should talk about limiting children’s access to electronic devices. Listen in as I share why I do feel that this is an important topic to dive into, and what I learned from this moment...