Redefining Movement

My brother John Frank, physical therapist and fellow lover of movement is back on the show today to talk about the SI joint! I love having John on as a guest, because I can ask him anything and he always has something helpful and educational to say. We are talking about the SI joint because it receives a lot of complaints, yet the area itself is really quite misunderstood.   To learn more, visit:...

I’m back with another Q & A day! You asked, so I’m here to answer your questions to the best of my abilities. The questions today are from my Instagram audience, I love being able to connect with you all.   To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara   Online LYT Daily yoga classes with Lara: mov...

Today I am joined by Lesley Murphy, a travel journalist, TV personality, blogger, and fellow yogi. Lesley is the girl behind the blog, The Road Les Traveled, where she shares her incredible travel stories and more. I met Lesley during a yoga teacher training in Aruba, and I love the charisma she has for life and adventure!   Resources: Learn more: theroadlestraveled.com Instagram: @lesleyannemurph...

Your attitude really does determine your successes, or your failures. Over the past few decades, both as a physical therapist and as a yoga teacher, I’ve seen this first hand. If you approach a goal with the attitude of “I can” then, you will. The same goes for if you decide to take a negative approach, and this comes down to how persuadable our brains are as humans.   To learn more, visit: moveme...

Today’s podcast is all about the hip joint! This one is for all the movement lovers, and movement educators out there. Changing the language around movement is a big goal of mine, and today I’d like to narrow it down to speaking specifically about the hip.   Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara   Online LYT Daily yoga classes with...

Today my brother, John Frank, is back to talk about “yoga butt” syndrome. John is a physical therapist, athlete, and fellow lover of movement! So just what is "yoga butt" syndrome? No, it’s not the perky butt that you’re thinking– it’s actually a pain located underneath the flesh of your butt, where your hamstrings meet your sit bone, and I’ve been hearing a lot more about it lately.   To learn mo...

Welcome back to part 2 of my interview with my husband, Mark, after his return from his silent retreat! If you haven’t listened to his original episode ( episode 19! ) on the podcast, be sure to, as Mark explains the reasoning behind taking this silent retreat. Today we all get to hear the result of the cliffhanger that Mark left us all on at the end of part 1 of his interview. I promise you that...

Today I am joined by my husband, Mark, after his 2 weeks of total silence! If you haven’t listened to his original episode ( episode 19! ) on the podcast, be sure to, as Mark explains the reasoning behind taking this silent retreat. He has yet to speak, so today’s episode will be an exciting and emotional one as we hear all about his experience and what he learned while in silence!   To learn more...

You hear me say this word a lot - so today is dedicated to ENERGY. I use it often in my own practice and understanding, but it’s also used in so many other ways. Almost anywhere you look, the term “energy” is everywhere; people want more of it. Today, I’d like to explain more of the science part of energy, the terms and how it can be affected by our movement.   To learn more, visit: movementbylara...

Today's episode is a mini yoga class - designed to help prevent and overcome text neck! I'm sharing the first 15 minutes of my "Free the Neck" class, which is available today to my LYT Daily subscribers on  movementbylara.vhx.tv  This episode is the "reset" portion of the class, which covers core and developmental work to prepare our body for bigger movement and find more freedom. Roll out your ma...

Today is an uplifting, but serious topic about the concept of sustainability. This topic came up because my daughter was writing an essay and wasn’t sure which relevant topic in today’s news she should write about. I mentioned sustainability because of a study done recently about our efforts in sustainability being not that great. The study stated that we have about 15 years to really fix things b...

My brother, John Frank, is back to discuss the shoulder complex. John is a physical therapist, athlete, and fellow lover of movement. So often, we think that the shoulder is simple, but the shoulder is, in fact, quite complicated!   To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/lara.f.heimann   Online LYT Daily y...

Today I’m talking all about growth mindset, and what better way to grow than to grow within your body and change your movement patterns? In some form or another, I’m always speaking about growth. My husband is currently in the midst of a 10 day silent retreat, and I’m realizing just how much growth that is going to help him grow. Today I’m going to share what growth is, and why it’s so important t...

Today I am discussing the forward fold! Seated forward folds specifically are a move that I do not do, nor do I teach, and today we are going to explore why. Yogi or not, this episode will be very beneficial to listen to, as I explain this movement pattern outside of the studio and off the mat as well.   To learn more, visit:   movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out:   movementbylara.com Online...

Today I thought it would be fun to talk about several of the lessons that I have learned from my dogs! Any person who has a dog can most definitely relate, and even if you don’t have a dog, you can take these lessons and transfer them to your own behavior.     To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Check out:  movementbylara.com Online LYT Daily yoga classes with Lara:  movementbyla...

This solo episode is dedicated to small shifts that can lead to BIG changes. This time of year can really be overwhelming, and this episode today will hopefully serve as a reminder that small shifts in life, mindset, your body, and your practice can truly make big differences.   To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com   Resources: Read: Journey to the Heart by Melody Beattie Check out: movementby...

Today I have a very special guest joining me on the podcast! He is an actor, activist, educator, parent, and an amazing partner: my husband, Mark Heimann. I’m thrilled to have Mark on the podcast, and have him answer questions that you all sent in. We talk about how we met, our conscious yoga practice, Mark’s journey to getting his Master’s in Humane Education, and so much more over the twenty yea...

I reached out on my social media platforms and asked all of you what you’d like to hear, and the response was great! So many of you had questions for me, so in today’s episode, I’m going to answer them. I want to help as many people as I can, so I’m honored to be able to answer what I can with the best of my knowledge.   To learn more, visit: http://laraheimann.com   Resources: Check out: laraheim...

Today’s topic is all about the wrists. I tend to hear a lot of complaints about the wrist in yoga, though I’m sure it’s across the board. Wrists are actually in the top 5 of complaints and injuries in yoga practice! We are using our hands in repetitive motions (think: cell phones) a lot more than we have in the past, so I thought it would be a great subject to talk about with you today.  In this e...

Movement is not necessarily always the end all be all, and that means that we need to apply more to movement in order to feel our best. That is where today’s episode topic comes in: manual therapy and myofascial release! We are going to talk about just what manual therapy is, and why it’s great if you have different issues within the body that movement patterns aren’t fully addressing.   To learn...

Today’s episode is all about gratitude! This time of year can be challenging with the holidays and travel, and this idea of gratitude can be hard to grasp. I'm sharing my tips for how to practice gratitude so it becomes part of your daily life, just like movement.    To learn more, visit: http://laraheimann.com   Resources: Check out: laraheimann.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com...

Today I welcome my brother, John Frank, back on the podcast. John is a physical therapist and movement specialist. (If you haven’t already, listen to John’s first episode !) I wanted to have John back on to answer questions that were sent in by you, and to further discuss movement and anatomy.   To learn more, visit: http://laraheimann.com   Resources: Learn more: Correct Toes Any more questions f...

Today is dedicated to my favorite phrase of all time: more core. What does it mean and why is it so important in your yoga practice and life?    In this episode, you will learn… What the core is Why the core is SO important An exercise to feel your core Why we need to have readiness   To learn more, visit: http://laraheimann.com   Resources: Check out: laraheimann.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Face...

I always talk about how important it is to RESET at the start of your yoga practice, but what about reseting during the holidays? It is the day after Thanksgiving, so today I'm talking about how to hit the reset button after traveling, spending time with family, or perhaps overindulging. Reset is an idea that we have these buttons within ourselves that we can press in order to start with a fresh p...

Today I am talking about being a BADASS! I wanted to share my acronym for what badass means to me, based off of a speech I created for International Women's Day.   It all starts with belief, and once you understand the power you have within your belief, your potential is unlimited.   To learn more, visit: http://laraheimann.com   Resources: Check out: laraheimann.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Faceb...