Redefining Movement

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them!In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about cramps, whether or not we can bend over while treating lower back pain, and dry needling.Your questions:Why do we get cramps? And what actually happens to the muscle when it happens?What are your thoughts on my chiropractor telling me not to bend over while treating my lower back pain?What are your thoughts on dry needling?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.comRedefining Yoga is a production of Crate Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This might sound silly, but I think we’re all a little out of practice with our social skills right now. Being used to isolating ourselves during the pandemic, we’re rusty. To help restart our social muscles, I have a handy acronym to help remember small ways we can help ourselves come out of these cocoons as social butterflies.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/Resources:Instagram: @lara.heimannRedefining Yoga is a production of Crate Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Baldeep “Deep” Pooni is a first-generation American from Punjabi. Combining his Punjabi heritage with his American upbringing, Deep brings a unique perspective to the world and shares it through his poetry. Deep is also an ACE Certified personal trainer and yoga enthusiast, connecting his practice of movement with his love of language to express himself in profound ways.We talk about how his Indian upbringing informed his understanding of yogic philosophy, how he opened up to the expression of poetry, and the magic of creating for yourself.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/Resources:innocencebydeep.comdeepelevation.orgInstagram: @baldeeppooniRedefining Yoga is a production of Crate Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them!In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about engaging the scapula, our favorite muscles, and using cold lasers.Your questions:I can engage my scapula in standing split but tend to lose engagement with my left side. Is this OK?What are your favorite muscles?What are your thoughts on cold lasers and taping for pain relief?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.comRedefining Yoga is a production of Crate Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pain is something we all struggle to deal with, especially if it’s chronic or acute pain. Learning to understand the science behind it can help us to cope with it in our lives more meaningfully. Today, we dive into that in hopes of giving you perspective, and maybe even some relief.Research into the science of pain is ongoing, and gets more and more robust every year. It’s important to keep up on the latest research out there as things evolve. Anything you find to be effective in managing your pain is worth trying. If it works, it works. For anyone suffering, we hope this breakdown helps divert your attention away from chronic pain so you can get back to focusing on your life and relationships.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/Resources:Instagram: @lara.heimannRedefining Yoga is a production of Crate Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justin Frandson has been an entrepreneur in the health and fitness industry for several decades. He’s the founder of Athleticism.com and several other fitness-based ventures. The term “EMF” kept popping up in his life as being a stressor on the human body, which drew him to transition a majority of his work to that field. He gives us the basics on EMFs, what they do to the body, what you can do to counteract their harmful effects, the healing power of being in nature, and how this work became such a passion for him.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/Resources:Athleticism.comemfrocks.comSponsors:Visit tryveganmealprep.com and use code LYTYOGA to get 25% off your first orderRedefining Yoga is a production of Crate Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them!Your questions:I have POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) that causes many awful symptoms. How does one begin exercise when they suffer from severe exercise intolerance?Do you have any advice for understanding the risk of osteoporosis for a reasonably healthy, mostly active person?I’ve been a practicing yogi for 10 years but my back hurts constantly. What should I do?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 kanudausa.com and use the code “LYT15” for 15% off your first purchaseRedefining Yoga is a production of Crate Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we head towards the end of the year, it’s important – as always – to find and show compassion to ourselves. The stress of the holiday season, even the fun parts, can push us beyond our bandwidth and leave us feeling fried. Let’s all try and avoid that holiday hangover and take care of ourselves this year. Today, we share tips to help you do just that.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/Resources:Instagram: @lara.heimannSponsors:Get 50% off one month of relationship coaching at relationshipschool.com/laraRedefining Yoga is a production of Crate Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Katherine “Kibby” McMahon is a postdoctoral associate at Duke University. Her goal with her studies is to marry contemplative mindfulness practices and clinical psychology. After dealing with anxiety, depression, and addiction in her own life, she took yoga in college as a form of exercise and found it to be a great practice for challenging the body and mind and learning to sit with your emotions. We discuss learning to embody your emotions and get out of your head, how adults can learn to emotionally regulate, and changing behaviors for the better.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/Resources:Learn more: kibby-mcmahon.comListen: A Little Help For Our Friends PodcastSponsors:Try Athletic Greens by visiting athleticgreens.com/lytyogaRedefining Yoga is a production of Crate Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them!In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about body pops, countering protraction, and improving hamstring flexibility.Your questions:Is it normal to hear your back pop when going into flash dance? Is squeezing the scaps toward each other an OK way to counter protraction? Are there any tips or exercises I can do to gain more hamstring flexibility?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.comRedefining Yoga is a production of Crate Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.