Redefining Movement

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...

A neutral pelvis is so important for your movement patterns and energy levels. That’s why in today’s episode, I'm sharing my tips on how to find and maintain a neutral pelvis in your day-to-day life and while practicing yoga. Learn about the basic anatomy of the pelvis and how keeping the musculature of it active during your yoga practice can transform your life.   To learn more, visit: http://lar...

Today is all about building your motivation muscle to stop scrolling and start soaring! The key for motivation, as I have learned over the years, is that it is a muscle and it has to be worked and strengthened to make it work for you. We all have these desires - whether it’s to get healthier, write a book, or to start or maintain a yoga practice - and the key to soaring at these is getting motivat...

Today I am joined by my dear friend, Eunice Wong, who is also a yoga teacher at my studio. Eunice is just brilliant, and today we discuss her path into veganism and yoga, among other great topics. Eunice is also the author of What The Health , a book that deep dives into what we eat in our modern day lifestyle. I personally can’t wait for you to hear this great conversation that Eunice and I have,...

I discuss how we can all become more adaptable in our body, in our minds, and in our spirits so that we can move through life with more freedom.   To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/ Connect with LYT Yoga and Lara Heimann: Instagram Lara Heimann - https://www.instagram.com/lara.heimann/ Facebook Lara Heimann - https://www.facebook.com/lar...

Today I want to share why I love handstands – and how a handstand can change your life! If you’ve never done a handstand, don’t worry – I was right there with you! I thought I’d never do a handstand in my life, and by the time I was 36, I still hadn’t. But then I started working with neurologically impaired patients. I saw how they were able to remap their brains to do incredible things no one exp...

Have you heard of Text Neck? It’s a 21st century ailment that’s spreading globally and rapidly, and it’s something that I’m asked about daily! I also see Text Neck daily and, honestly, it makes my heart hurt. So today we’re going to discuss how you can prevent it and what you can do if you’re already feeling it.   To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/categor...

Today I am joined by my dear friend and business partner, Kristen Fletcher. We talk about all of the things that inspired my journey into movement and she asks me questions about venturing into yoga, becoming an entrepreneur, discovering my mission, and how to find what fuels you.   To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/ Connect with LYT Yog...

I want to introduce all of you to an exceptional physical therapist, a movement specialist, and a biomechanical, anatomical wonder: my brother John Frank (who is just one of my brothers because we’re triplets)! If there’s one person I’ve learned the most from, it’s definitely John! And since people often send me questions about yoga, today I ask John these questions so we can get a physical therap...

Buoyancy is such a beautiful concept – a lightness or resilience of spirit, or, in a sense, cheerfulness – and today I explore how we can bring more buoyancy into our yoga practices and our lives. To get a feeling of why buoyancy is so precious, I suggest saying the word out loud. It’s almost like sensational onomatopoeia – when you say it, you feel it! Imagine floating in water, when you can...

Good movement, everyone! Welcome to Redefining Yoga, a podcast designed to investigate all aspects of the modern evolution of yoga. My name is Lara Heimann and I am a movement specialist, yoga studio owner, loving mother of two, proud vegan, and your host!   My mission is to help everyone listening find freedom through smarter and safer movement patterns so that, together, we can be uplifted,...