

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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Apr 9, 2021 • 36min
378. Heart-Centered Law for Yoga Instructors, with Cory Sterling
Cory Sterling is a lawyer and — as he likes to say — a real person. He’s the founder of Conscious Counsel, which provides heart-leading law counsel for creative and ambitious business owners. If that sentence has you scratching your head, you have to hear him talk, because you will get it.What he has to say is so impactful for yoga teachers, personal trainers, or anyone who wants to understand how law can be your friend. He shares the most common concerns for many online yoga instructors, how you can prepare yourself legally, and how to represent yourself correctly.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.comResources:consciouscounsel.caInstagram: @consciouscounselLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/corysterlingRedefining Yoga is a production of Crate Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 7, 2021 • 23min
377. Wednesday Q&A with Kristin Williams, April 7, 2021
Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them!Your questions:How can a non-PT learn intimately about the body and its system? A class or training besides YTT?What’s the best way to improve hamstring strength at home?What could be going on with an achy knee during cold weather?How can you keep your core engaged while sitting?To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.comDo 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.

Apr 5, 2021 • 19min
376. Alignment vs. Micromanaging
It’s so important we pay attention to our alignment. But how do we learn to pay attention without micromanaging?There is a big difference between the two: paying attention is an art, while micromanaging can mean getting so caught up in minutiae that growth is impaired. Don’t confuse the two. Learn to pay attention instead of micromanage for better habits and better posture.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.comResources:Instagram: @lara.heimannRedefining Yoga is a production of Crate Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 2, 2021 • 1h 2min
375. Creating a Business to Change the World, with Waylon Lewis
Waylon Lewis is the founder of Elephant Journal, the world’s largest mindfulness community, and he really walks the walk. He’s a lifelong Buddhist, a treehugger and changemaker, and he doesn’t even own a car. Waylon is dedicated to bringing mindfulness into everyone’s world.We talk about how he discovered Buddhism and mindfulness, his philosophies on veganism, capitalism, and combating climate change with a sense of urgency.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.comResources:elephantjournal.comInstagram: @waylonlewisRedefining Yoga is a production of Crate Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31, 2021 • 25min
374. Wednesday Q&A with Kristin Williams, March 31, 2021
Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them!Your questions:Can you actually fix trendelenburg or is it permanent?How do you effectively stretch the piriformis for sciatica relief?Thoughts about pole dancing?What stretches do you recommend for C6/C7 compression?How does left or right-handedness affect symmetry in yoga?To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.comDo 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.

Mar 29, 2021 • 17min
373. Eating Well
Food is fuel. It’s an essential part of keeping our bodies moving and feeling well. If you want to feel your best you have to start thinking consciously about what you put into your body. This is about finding a way to eat well for you, how to fuel yourself, and some tips and tools that you can take if you feel that they would be useful and leave the rest.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.comResources:Instagram: @lara.heimannRedefining Yoga is a production of Crate Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 26, 2021 • 39min
372. The Medicine & Stories of Movement, with Lauren Magarelli
Lauren Magarelli is the founder of beBhakti studio located in Beacon, New York. She opened beBhakti to create a place where people felt they could use movement, mythology, and inspiration to guide their yoga practice.She has been teaching yoga for many years. Lauren talks about her evolution in yoga, how she came to open up her studio, and how she’s managing during the pandemic.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.comResources:bebhaktiyoga.comRedefining Yoga is a production of Crate Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 24, 2021 • 24min
371. Wednesday Q&A with Kristin Williams – March 24, 2021
Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them!Your questions:How do you handle the traditional/textbook/cut-and-paste treatment styles of outpatient life?What are the best two exercises to assist chondromalacia patellae?What is the difference between hip hinge and moving from your low back, and why do you prefer one over the other?To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.comDo 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.

Mar 22, 2021 • 17min
370 | Moving Through Transitions
Everyone goes through different stages of life. There are ways to handle transitions with grace instead of fighting the change. Sometimes it can suck, sometimes it feels sad, but there are positive ways to move through these stages.It’s important to acknowledge these life changes and how they can be both challenging and beautiful. Whether it's a change you saw coming or something that threw you for a loop, you can still find something positive in any kind of change.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.comResources:Instagram: @lara.heimannRedefining Yoga is a production of Crate Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 19, 2021 • 34min
369 | Turning Pain into Art | with Jessica Hendy
Many people know Jessica Hendy from Broadway, where she’s best known for playing Grizabella in “CATS.” But Jessica is getting ready to launch a one-woman show about her own struggles — which she shares with us today.Jessica opens up about a show business career challenges, dealing with rejection, and building self-confidence. She also dives into her experience with mental illness and the struggle that turned into her memoir and one-woman play.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.comResources:jesshendy.comInstagram: @jesshendyBuy tickets to "Walking with Bubbles"Redefining Yoga is a production of Crate Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.