Redefining Movement

Today we are talking about the incredible power that pausing has on our mind, body, and movement practice. The pause is important because it gives us the chance for so many things, especially in our very hurried lives. Today we are talking about the benefits of pausing, and what ways we can all add more pause to our lives.   To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out: movement...

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, this helps someone else as well!   To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara Online LYT...

In today’s episode, I’m sharing a concept that I came up with for a class that’s available on my LYT Daily. The simple stitch is used to help people identify that the act of starting is really very powerful. A lot of people reach out to me wanting to make changes in different facets of their lives, knowing what changes to make, but feeling overwhelmed at the road ahead. This episode will help you...

Today’s topic is all about the moon! In terms of movement, the moon is such a great example of movement and change. The moon is shifting, and it allows us to track our days by each shift that it makes in its alignment. I thought that today would be a great opportunity to speak about the beautiful movement of the moon and her phases, and what we can take away from it all.   To learn more, visit: mo...

Today’s episode is all about focus! We hear this word, focus, often as it is an important idea and practice. Focus itself is the fundamental key for productivity. Today I’m sharing what focus means to me, and why it’s so important in life and in our movement practice.   To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.c...

Today’s podcast is all about traveling while vegan! This episode was inspired by my love of travel, but also my trip to Costa Rica, and how I eat when I am not home. For those of us who do have different lifestyle choices– vegan, gluten-free, vegetarian, etc– it can be a little more trying when you aren’t in your own home, cooking your own meals! My hope is that with this episode, I can help provi...

Today I am going to discuss stretching! I’ll be talking about why stretching is so important, and I share my physical therapist hacks for stretching as well. This episode is for everyone from the runner, to the yogi, and all other active and non-active realms.   To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movem...

Today we are talking about truth! Truth is actually one of the tenants in yoga, and it really is such a loaded word. When you think of truth as a topic, one could have a lot of things come to mind: telling the truth, finding your truth, being true to yourself. Today, however, we are going to focus on being in accord with facts or reality, really placing strength on finding the truth within ourselv...

Today’s episode is all about breaking through, and I feel like this is a real metaphor for a lot of things, but mainly habit formation. I like to think of habits like turbulence in an airplane– you know it’s coming, you can feel it, it’s uncomfortable, but then you break through and there’s no more turbulence, it’s all ease. Habits themselves don’t go away, even though they can be overridden with...

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, this helps someone else as well!   To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Read: The Starch Solution by Dr. John McDougall Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann F...

We hear it all the time, communication is key! In today’s episode I’m talking about communication and cueing, more specific to yoga teachers, but could absolutely benefit anyone using communication in their profession. When it comes to cueing, a more abbreviated form of communication, it’s really important how you do this because you are trying to get a lot of information across quickly.     To le...

In today’s solo episode, I am discussing the idea of using posture as the 'gait'way to walking tall, both literally and figuratively. How we hold ourselves, our posture, really does influence the way we walk, how we feel, and the perception that we put out into the world.   To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebo...

Today I am joined by a good friend, accomplished athlete, and fellow lover of movement, Katie Curran. Katie has her Phd in Positive Psychology, and today we are talking about an important topic that is something you can actually cultivate yourself: resilience.   To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movem...

My brother, John Frank, is back today to discuss the foot and its importance! The topic of the foot is a very hot one that has been requested by many of the Movement By Lara podcast, as well as my followers on Instagram. John has so much knowledge when it comes to anatomy, so we get in-depth with this one!   To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Correct Toes naturalfoothealth.com C...

Today’s conversation was sparked by an incredible student of mine; a former Marine that now teaches yoga, and hopes to bring it to others who have served. I absolutely adore how positive he is, and the wisdom he brings to each conversation we have. In the military, he mentioned that they say, “adapt, adjust, evolve,” and I love that because it can be applied to just about anything.   To learn more...

In today’s episode we are discussing the importance around not being solely identified by your diagnosis. I grew up in the medical world, and am still a part of the medial world, and know that we get diagnoses all the time. Receiving a diagnosis is a big deal, but allowing that new information to recreate your identity is not something I recommend.   To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com   Reso...

In today’s episode we are talking all about the chaturanga, and I am so excited! The chaturanga is a major component of Ashtanga, Vinyasa, and truly any power yoga class. The reason for this episode is because the pose itself has become a pretty interesting conversational topic over the years, and I want to shed some informed light on it.   To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Che...

In today’s episode, I think it’s important we talk about being present. I wanted to offer ways that I stay present, and why I find it so important to do so. Being present is something I believe every person struggles with, because we are constantly thinking of something in the future, or dwelling on something from the past.   To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out: movemen...

In today’s solo episode we are going to discuss plyometrics. Maybe you’ve heard of it before, maybe you haven’t; it’s a type of exercise that I try to implement every single day in my classes. Plyometrics, also known as Plyo, is a little different from other forms of movement as they are quick exercises designed to increase speed and power.   To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: C...

My favorite podcast guest, my husband Mark, is back on today to talk about his meditation practice, other interests that he has, and our challenges within marriage. Be sure to listen to his past episodes on his journey through a silent retreat ( 28 + 29 )!   To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Coast to Coast for Compassion Costa Rica Retreat Check out: movementbylara.com Instagra...

In today’s episode, we are going to be talking about a very trendy word: fascia! We are seeing fascia in all different wellness realms, from fascia blasters to rollers, it’s easy to get lost in it all. Today I want to break down fascia from a physical therapist view, and also in a personal movement educator standpoint.   To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out: movementbyla...

Today’s episode is titled “The Secret Sauce” because I’ve noticed a pattern with most all of the people I work with, both in yoga students and in physical therapy; people want to know the key to optimizing performance. When I am working with anyone, no matter at what level, I am sure that I’m always using the secret sauce. Listen in to find out just what the secret sauce is, and how you can use it...

In today’s solo episode, I’m talking about thoracic spine mobility, also known as t-spine mobility. The importance of this could not be emphasized enough– especially in our modern day yoga and lifestyle. Listen in to today’s episode to hear different movements to help you better your posture, and your t-spine mobility.   To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out: movementbyla...

I am so excited to introduce a great friend of mine, Gene Baur. Gene is the founder of Farm Sanctuary, which he founded by rescuing animals that had either been abused or neglected, and began to bring them to his home. Farm Sanctuary is dedicated to protect farm animals from cruelty, to inspire change in the way society views and treats farm animals, and to promote compassionate vegan living. To l...

Today’s podcast is all about the word “just.” This word has many different meanings, but the meaning we are going to explore today is how we can utilize and reframe the context in how we use it. I think that we can all use the “just” as a positive motivator, and create more of a positive brain mapping when we do use the word.   To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out: movem...