

Redefining Movement
LYT®
Redefining Movement is a LYT podcast hosted by Lara Heimann, creator of the LYT Method of movement. Lara investigates all aspects of movement from her background as a Physical Therapist and neurodevelopmental treatment specialist. Blending scientific insights with a soulful perspective, Lara and her guests transform our understanding of how our bodies and minds interact. Whether she is dissecting neural pathways or untangling the emotional threads woven into our physical experience, Lara empowers us to rewrite the narratives we hold about our bodies and capabilities. Her mission is clear: to guide us all towards liberation through intelligent movement patterns and a compassionate outlook for ourselves and others, so together we can live our most uplifted lives, benefitting all beings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 4, 2022 • 37min
Monthly Motivation: Evolve the Mind-Body Connection
Let’s evolve the concept of the mind-body connection. Examine your own views of mind and body and inquire whether you view them in a dualistic or holistic fashion. Viewing your mind and body as part of an inextricably interconnected system can help you take better care of yourself. Learn more about how mind and body have been seen throughout history and hear powerful stories about their impact on each other. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/Resources:Instagram: @lara.heimann Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 1, 2022 • 46min
Discover Your Soul’s Purpose with Heather Ivany
In this episode, Lara dives into a fascinating conversation with Heather Ivany about her skills as an Akashic record teacher and what doing an Akashic reading entails. This expertise allows Heather to support people in understanding their soul’s purpose in this lifetime. She also advises people on how to best work with their gifts to allow them to fulfill this purpose. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/Resources:https://www.heatherivany.com/Instagram: @heather_ivanyVisit almondcow.co/shop and use code LARA for a discount off your purchase!Instagram: @lara.heimann Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 29, 2022 • 25min
Wednesday Q&A: Flexibility, Tone vs. Muscle Length & Proximal Hamstring Tendinothopy
Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them!In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about the difference between inflexibility due to the nervous system or actual range of motion and proximal hamstring tendinopathy.Your questions:Can you talk about flexibility of tissues based on the nervous system versus actual range of motion?For 18 months I’ve been feeling pain in the medial part of the back of my upper thigh, just under the sit bone and a sensation that is hard to place in a deep medial part of my left buttock. Yoga seems to agitate my pain.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/Do you have a question?DM me on Instagram: @lara.heimannEmail me at lara@lytyoga.comSponsors:Visit tryveganmealprep.com and get 25% off your first order with promo code LYTYOGA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 24, 2022 • 42min
Everything You Need is Within You with Kimberly Snyder
Kimberly Snyder is a household name in so many fields, from nutrition, meditation, yoga, to living a holistic lifestyle. She’s the author of nine books, and we discuss her latest book, You Are More Than You Think You Are. It’s inspiring, personal, and aspirational, while still managing to give practical tips and advice you can apply immediately. She breaks down the path to feeling more joy and being more embodied by identifying less with the ego.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/Resources:mysolluna.comInstagram: @_kimberlysnyderRead: You Are More Than You Think You AreVisit relationshipschool.com/lara to get 50% off your first month of relationship coachingInstagram: @lara.heimann Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 22, 2022 • 28min
Wednesday Q&A: Dolphin Pose, Hyperextension & Groin Pain
Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them!In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about why people hate dolphin pose, working on hyperextended joints, and groin pain while running.Your questions:Why do so many people hate dolphin pose?How can I work on my hyperextended elbows and knee?I somehow developed groin pain when running. I think it’s more of a hip flexor issue. Tips?To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/Do you have a question?DM me on Instagram: @lara.heimannEmail me at lara@lytyoga.comSponsor:Visit almondcow.co/shop and use code LARA for a discount off your purchase! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 17, 2022 • 43min
Moving Through Trauma by Being More Embodied with Alyssa Kuzins
Alyssa Kuzins is truly a healer. She experienced severe emotional trauma when her husband got into a cycling accident and was put in a coma for 64 days. She found healing through intuitive dance and has learned how to find the connection between body and mind, which she now teaches both on retreats and online. We talk about her journey from being struck with grief at that moment and how the repercussions of that event carried on throughout her life. This conversation is so powerful for anyone who has experienced trauma, major or minor, in their lives.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/Resources:alyssakuzins.comInstagram: @alyssakuzinsVisit tryveganmealprep.com and get 25% off your first order with promo code LYTYOGAInstagram: @lara.heimann Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 15, 2022 • 26min
Wednesday Q&A: Walking Posture, Popping Knees & Hip Pain
Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them!In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about walking on the balls of feet, popping knees, and dealing with severe sciatic pain.Your questions:My friends’ son walks on the balls of his feet more often than not. Other people in his family do the same. Is this hereditary? What is going on, why, and what can be done?My knees pop on a daily basis, several times a day. They pop constantly throughout the day and I feel the tendency to pop them, not out of habit, but because I feel the need to, almost as if there’s air pockets in there.My mom is over 60 but still a fit woman. She loves going for long walks, gardening, cruising on her e-bike, and hiking. She used to work a desk job half time and is now sitting in front of her laptop at home. She’s suffering from a lot of pain, in her right hip and left side, an eight out of ten. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/Do you have a question?DM me on Instagram: @lara.heimannEmail me at lara@lytyoga.comSponsors:Visit relationshipschool.com/lara for 50% off your first month of relationship coaching. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 10, 2022 • 43min
The Most Important Roles We Play with Torrey DeVitto
You may recognize Torrey DeVitto as a model or from her acting roles in Chicago Med, Pretty Little Liars, and The Vampire Diaries, but she has played even bigger roles in people’s lives through her activism and palliative care. We discuss her career, her volunteer and humanitarian work, and her spiritual journey to incorporate astrology, meditation, and self-reflection into a holistic model for herself.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/Resources:Follow Torrey on Instagram: @torreydevittoVisit almondcow.co/shop and use code LARA for a discount off your purchase!Instagram: @lara.heimann Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 8, 2022 • 23min
Wednesday Q&A: Glute Medius Tendonitis & Umbilical Hernia
Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them!In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about glute medius tendonitis and increasing core strength with an umbilical hernia.Your questions:Have you ever talked about glute medius tendonitis on the podcast? I have a pain in the right side of my right hip and it goes all along the IT band and it is painful. How do I deal with it?My friend is having some pain radiating in the lower back down the leg. She’s had two c-sections, she exercises but not as much as she used to, and she was diagnosed with an umbilical hernia. Do you have any suggestions for increasing core strength with a hernia and if there’s anything that can be done to help the pain?To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/Do you have a question?DM me on Instagram: @lara.heimannEmail me at lara@lytyoga.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 3, 2022 • 53min
Putting Your Best Foot Forward: Why Feet are Integral to Healthy Movement with Dr. Emily Splichal
Dr. Emily Splichal is known as “the foot doctor,” but she’s so much more than a podiatrist. She’s a human movement specialist and global leader in barefoot science and rehabilitation, looking at movement dysfunction and neuromuscular control during gait.We cover the genius design of the foot and how it affects everything from your nervous system to your fascia and how you can improve it, as well as shoe recommendations and her own products for improving your feet.Resources Mentioned:www.dremilysplichal.com Get 20% off Naboso products at www.naboso.com with code LYTYOGARead Dr. Emily’s Blog: https://barefootstrongblog.com/ Connect with Guest:Dr. Splichal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefunctionalfootdoc/ Dr. Splichal Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dremilysplichaldpm/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.