Redefining Movement
745 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 229 ratingsRedefining 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.
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37 | Farm Sanctuary & Compassionate Living | with Gene Baur
January 23, 2019 15:00 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MBI am so excited to introduce a great friend of mine, Gene Baur. Gene is the founder of Farm Sanctuary, which he founded by rescuing animals that had either been abused or neglected, and began to bring them to his home. Farm Sanctuary is dedicated to protect farm animals from cruelty, to inspire change in the way society views and treats farm animals, and to promote compassionate vegan living. To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Farm Sanctuary Pcrm.org ; c2c4compass...
36 | The Power of the Word Just
January 21, 2019 15:00 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MBToday’s podcast is all about the word “just.” This word has many different meanings, but the meaning we are going to explore today is how we can utilize and reframe the context in how we use it. I think that we can all use the “just” as a positive motivator, and create more of a positive brain mapping when we do use the word. To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/movementbylara On...
35 | SI Joint | with John Frank, PT
January 18, 2019 15:00 - 37 minutes - 52.7 MBMy 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: movementbylara.com Resources: Check out movementbylara.com Online LYT Daily yoga cl...
34 | Questions for Lara: Releasing Fear, the IT Band, & Yoga During Pregnancy
January 16, 2019 15:00 - 28 minutes - 40.2 MBI’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: movementbylara.vhx.tv Redefining Yoga is produced by Podcast Masters Hosted on A...
33 | Traveling, Moving Through Surgery, & Love After the Bachelor | with Lesley Murphy
January 14, 2019 15:00 - 42 minutes - 58.5 MBToday 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: @lesleyannemurphy Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/mov...
32 | Reframe Your Mindset
January 11, 2019 15:00 - 19 minutes - 27.7 MBYour 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: movementbylara.com Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Fa...
31 | Rethinking Hip Mobility vs. Stretching
January 09, 2019 15:00 - 16 minutes - 23.5 MBToday’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 Lara: movementbylara.vhx.tv Redefining Yoga is produced by Podcast Masters Hosted...
30 | "Yoga Butt" Syndrome | with John Frank, PT
January 07, 2019 15:00 - 41 minutes - 58.5 MBToday 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 more, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Check out movementbylara.com Online LYT Da...
29 | First Words After 2 Weeks in Noble Silence (Part II) | with Mark Heimann
January 04, 2019 15:00 - 58 minutes - 81.6 MBWelcome 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 you won’t see this coming! Resources: Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heim...
28 | First Words After 2 Weeks In Noble Silence (Part I) | with Mark Heimann
January 02, 2019 15:00 - 54 minutes - 76.3 MBToday 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, visit: http://laraheimann.com Resources: Read: Leadership In Turbulent Times by Dori...
27 | The Anatomy of Energy
December 31, 2018 15:00 - 32 minutes - 45.4 MBYou 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.com Resources: Amy Cuddy Power Posing Check out: movementbylara.com Instagram: ...
26 | Yoga Class for Text Neck
December 28, 2018 15:00 - 16 minutes - 23.6 MBToday'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 mat and enjoy! To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com Resources: Check out: movement...
25 | Sustainability
December 26, 2018 15:00 - 30 minutes - 42.6 MBToday 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 before global warming gets past the point of no return. I thought it would be great to talk about...
24 | The Intricacies of Shoulder Movement | with John Frank, PT
December 24, 2018 15:00 - 42 minutes - 59.9 MBMy 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 yoga classes with Lara: movementbylara.vhx.tv Redefining Yoga is produced by Pod...
23 | Growth Mindset
December 21, 2018 15:00 - 24 minutes - 35.3 MBToday 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 that we all experience growth in our lives. To learn more, visit: movementbylara.com ...
22 | Why I Never Teach Seated Forward Folds
December 19, 2018 15:00 - 22 minutes - 32 MBToday 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 LYT Daily yoga classes with Lara: movementbylara.vhx.tv Instagram: @lara.heimann Fac...
22 | Why I Never Teach Seated Forward Folds
December 19, 2018 15:00 - 22 minutes - 32 MBToday 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 LYT Daily yoga classes with Lara: movementbylara.vhx.tv Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: ...
21 | Seven Things My Dogs Have Taught Me About Living
December 17, 2018 15:00 - 24 minutes - 35.2 MBToday 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: movementbylara.vhx.tv Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/lara.f.heimann Redefini...
20 | Small Shifts to Expand
December 14, 2018 15:00 - 23 minutes - 33.6 MBThis 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: movementbylara.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/lara.f.heimann Redefi...
19 | Our Journey, Humane Education, & A Silent Retreat | My Husband, Mark Heimann
December 10, 2018 15:00 - 46 minutes - 65.5 MBToday 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 years of us being together. To learn more, visit: http://laraheimann.com Resources: Le...
18 | Questions for Lara
December 07, 2018 15:00 - 36 minutes - 50.9 MBI 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: laraheimann.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/lara.f.heimann Redefining...
17 | Working the Wrists & Why Weight-Bearing Can Help Heal Them
December 05, 2018 15:00 - 24 minutes - 34.7 MBToday’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 episode, you will hear why I teach a more weight-bearing class, and tips and exercises so that yo...
16 | Manual Therapy & Myofascial Release
December 03, 2018 15:00 - 25 minutes - 36.4 MBMovement 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 more, visit: http://laraheimann.com Resources: John Barnes: www.myofascialrelease.com...
15 | How to Practice Gratitude
November 30, 2018 15:00 - 26 minutes - 37.9 MBToday’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/lara.f.heimann Redefining Yoga is produced by Podcast Masters Hosted on Acast....
14 | Anatomy of Movement: Pelvis, Glutes, Feet, & More | John Frank, PT
November 28, 2018 15:00 - 50 minutes - 70.9 MBToday 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 for John? Send them to us at laraheimann.com/contact Check out: laraheimann.com Ins...
13 | More Core
November 26, 2018 15:00 - 33 minutes - 47.1 MBToday 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 Facebook: facebook.com/lara.f.heimann Redefining Yoga is produced by Podcas...
12 | How to Reset During the Holidays
November 23, 2018 15:00 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MBI 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 plate. Since we already have two acronyms this week, I'm bringing you one more so you can remembe...
11 | Being a Badass
November 21, 2018 15:00 - 25 minutes - 24.3 MBToday 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 Facebook: facebook.com/lara.f.heimann Redefining Yoga is produced by Podcast Maste...
10 | Neutral Pelvis: The Secret to a Strong Yoga Practice & Life
November 19, 2018 15:00 - 22 minutes - 22 MBA 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://laraheimann.com Resources: Check out: laraheimann.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Faceb...
9 | From Scrolling to Soaring: Building Your Motivation Muscle
November 16, 2018 15:00 - 25 minutes - 24.6 MBToday 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 motivated. Today I’m offering tips to find your own motivation, and ways to stay motivated. To ...
8 | What The Health | with Eunice Wong
November 14, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBToday 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, she truly is an incredible woman. To learn more, visit: http://laraheimann.com Res...
Adaptability: Move Through Life With More Freedom
November 12, 2018 15:00 - 29 minutes - 27.9 MBI 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/lara.f.heimann Instagram LYT Yoga - https://www.instagram.com/lytyogamethod/ Facebook LYT Yoga - ...
7 | Adaptability: Move Through Life With More Freedom
November 12, 2018 15:00 - 29 minutes - 27.9 MBI 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, visit: http://laraheimann.com Resources: Check out laraheimann.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/lara.f.heimann Redefining Yoga is produced by Podcast Masters Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
6 | How a Handstand Can Transform Your Life
November 09, 2018 15:00 - 22 minutes - 22.3 MBToday 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 expected them to be able to do, so I thought, why can’t I remap my brain too? And I’m so happ...
How a Handstand Can Transform Your Life
November 09, 2018 15:00 - 22 minutes - 22.3 MBToday 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 expected them to be able to do, so I thought, why can’t I remap my brain too? And I’m so happy I...
The Truth About Text Neck
November 07, 2018 15:00 - 25 minutes - 24.2 MBHave 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/category/podcasts/ Connect with LYT Yoga and Lara Heimann: Instagram Lara Heimann - https://www.instag...
5 | The Truth About Text Neck
November 07, 2018 15:00 - 25 minutes - 24.2 MBHave 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, visit: http://laraheimann.com Resources: Check out laraheimann.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: facebook.com/lara.f.heimann Join Lara for ...
4 | Finding What Fuels You | with Kristen Fletcher
November 05, 2018 15:00 - 39 minutes - 37.4 MBToday 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, visit: http://laraheimann.com Resources: Have a question for Lara? Send them to us at laraheimann.com/contact Check out laraheimann.com Instagram: @lara.heimann Facebook: faceboo...
Finding What Fuels You with Kristen Fletcher
November 05, 2018 15:00 - 39 minutes - 37.4 MBToday 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 Yoga and Lara Heimann: Instagram Lara Heimann - https://www.instagram.com/lara.heimann/ Facebook L...
3 | Evolution of a Yoga Practice | with John Frank
November 02, 2018 14:00 - 53 minutes - 50.5 MBI 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 therapist’s perspective on various aspects of yoga and movement. To learn more, visit: http:...
Evolution of a Yoga Practice with John Frank, PT
November 02, 2018 14:00 - 53 minutes - 50.5 MBI 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 therapist’s perspective on various aspects of yoga and movement. To learn more, and for the comp...
The Anatomy of Buoyancy
October 31, 2018 14:00 - 27 minutes - 26.1 MBBuoyancy 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 truly feel the sensation of buoyancy. It’s a return to our birth body, the uterus swimming pool we...
2 | The Anatomy of Buoyancy
October 31, 2018 14:00 - 27 minutes - 26.1 MBBuoyancy 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 truly feel the sensation of buoyancy. It’s a return to our birth body, the uterus swimming pool w...
Redefining Yoga for Our Modern Lives
October 29, 2018 14:00 - 24 minutes - 23.2 MBGood 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, benefitting all beings around us. To start our journey into movement, I want to share more abo...
1 | Redefining Yoga for Our Modern Lives
October 29, 2018 14:00 - 24 minutes - 23.2 MBGood 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 physical therapist, movement lover, yoga studio owner, and your host! My mission is to help everyone listening to this show find freedom through smarter and safer movement patterns so that, together, we can be uplifted, benefitting all beings around us. To start our journey into movement, I want to share more about who I am...