Redefining Movement
747 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 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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Episodes
333 | A Very Merry Christmas! | with the LYT™ Yoga Family
December 25, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBIn this special holiday celebration, we have the whole LYT™ Yoga family here with us! We all have questions for each other, so we can all get to know each other a little better—and you get to know all of us! And make sure to listen until the end, because we have a special surprise for all of you. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com Resources: Get 25% off your first order at tryveganmealprep.com with code LYTYOGA Redefining Yoga is a production of Crate Med...
332 | Wednesday Q&A with Kristin Williams | December 23, 2020
December 23, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBWelcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! Your questions: Dealing with lots of back pain. What should I do to get rid of it? I’m stiff when I wake up. Should I do yoga right away or wait an hour to warm up or loosen up? Suggestion to keep the neutral pelvis during hikes. After hours my shoulders get sore. What’s the difference between neutral pelvis and tucking pelvis? What’s your experience with FAI (femoroacetabular impingement) and how important is it to ...
331 | Why Pandiculation is Important
December 21, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBYou are probably not pandiculating enough. What is pandiculation? Imagine a cat or dog when they get up after a long nap: They stretch out, tails up, claws out. Pandiculation is that act of stretching upon waking up, and it’s an inborn response that all vertebrates have. But somewhere along the way in our lives, we stop that pandiculating. But there are ways that you can learn to restore posture and movement again. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com Resourc...
330 | The Health Effects of Climate Change | with Meredith Clemmons
December 18, 2020 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBMeredith Clemmons is a certified LYT™ Yoga teacher who is getting her masters degree in public health at George Washington University. Specifically, Meredith is studying global environmental health and looking at how the environment influences human health — because climate change is one of the biggest environmental factors that will affect our health in the coming years and decades — and we talk about the different ways that climate can impact our health all over the world. To learn more, ...
329 | Wednesday Q&A with Kristin Williams | December 16, 2020
December 16, 2020 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBWelcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! Your questions: Neural pathway training is so much more efficient than just weight training, can you explain why? What to modify when you have a previously-broken sacrum or coccyx? I’m struggling to activate the glute of my back leg in twisted crescent due to anterior tilt, how do I modify it? What are the best things to do when my motivation to move is zero in times of grief and sadness? What do we want rectus abdom...
328 | Why Movement Matters
December 14, 2020 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.97 MBWe all know how important movement is; movement is life and it changes how we feel. But science is finally starting to give us a better understanding of why exercise and movement is so important and how it makes us feel better. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com Resources: Instagram: @lara.heimann Redefining Yoga is a production of Crate Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
327 | The Seven Laws of Healing | with Dr. Ben Reebs
December 11, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBDr. Ben Reebs is an award-winning integrative medicine physician and leading expert in alternative medicine. He offers a life-altering perspective on the attainment of optimal health by articulating the seven laws of healing and how to live in harmony with the body. We discuss his debut book, “The Serpent & The Butterfly: The Seven Laws of Healing,” what naturopathic medicine is, and the story on food intolerance. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com Resource...
326 | Wednesday Q&A with Kristin Williams | December 9, 2020
December 09, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBWelcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them! Your questions: Trying the L shape for handstand drill and every time my back arched. What to do? How to not hunch or tighten while sleeping? I go to bed okay but wake up tight. I’m a fetal sleeper. Best parenting advice? I need all the help I can get. Do you have any advice for a bedtime routine? Any stretches you would recommend? To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com Do you have a ques...
325 | The Importance of Strength Training
December 07, 2020 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBStrength training is so important, but it doesn’t always mean what people think it means. It’s not strictly about going to the gym and lifting weights—strength training is purely about putting some power into your muscles. We all lose muscles as we age, but especially women. Implementing strength training into your movement and your exercise is not only going to help you feel better and look better, but give you confidence, help you stand taller, and improve your posture. To learn more, an...
324 | To End the Suffering of Animals | with Sarah Lea
December 04, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBSarah Lea is an animal psychologist, reiki practitioner, and vegan activist. She grew up on a farm in South Africa around animals, where she learned firsthand how delicate the ecosystem is and how valuable animal’s lives are. Around the age of 10, she stopped eating animals, but it wasn’t until later on in life when she became educated on where so many other animal products come from. We talk about arming children with knowledge about the difficult truths of our world and empowering them to...
323 | Wednesday Q&A with Kristin Williams | December 2, 2020
December 02, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBWelcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and Kristin Williams and I answer them! Your questions: A few weeks ago, you spoke of lower ribs as it relates to the scapula. Can you elaborate? The difference between tightness in the QL, lats, and obliques? What are the best 3-5 stretches to do first thing in the morning? What’s the turn your elbows forward cue in down dog? Aside from movement, how do you do self-care? How do you keep your cup full? To learn more, and for the comple...
322 | Giving Thanks in 2020
November 30, 2020 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBLast week, America celebrated Thanksgiving, a holiday full of many different meanings and traditions. But one thing that remains consistent is its call for us to give thanks in a purposeful way. This has been a hard year for many people and for many reasons, but that does not mean there is not room to find gratitude and thankfulness. And when things look bleak, sometimes that can come in the form of the small blessings that we often take for granted. To learn more, and for the complete sho...
321 | Coaching Yourself to Success | with Jillian Turecki
November 27, 2020 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBJillian Turecki is a yoga teacher, life coach, and all-around stellar human being. After a series of setbacks in life, including a divorce and the death of her mom, she was introduced to the world of coaching and found her second calling. She got her certification, attended live events, and totally immersed herself in the world of coaching. She has learned so much about how to help others deal with the burdens life throws at all of us. Over six years of coaching people, she’s developed so m...
320 | Wednesday Q&A with Kristin Williams | November 25, 2020
November 25, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBWelcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and Kristin Williams and I answer them! To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com Do you have a question? DM me on Instagram: @lara.heimann Email me at [email protected] Redefining Yoga is a production of Crate Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
319 | The Secret to Combating Stress: 5 Ways to Manage Stress & Prevent Overwhelm
November 23, 2020 10:00 - 10 minutes - 10 MBYou don’t have to know all of the psychological and physiological effects of too much stress to know that it’s not a good thing — we can all feel it in our bodies. And, now more than ever, a lot of us are feeling a LOT of stress. So, I wanted to share some simple ways to get rid of stress or manage stress before it hits the point of overwhelm. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com Resources: Instagram: @lara.heimann Try Vegan Meal Prep - Get 25% off your firs...
318 | Using Your Voice to be Heard and be Seen | with Sarah Scharf
November 20, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBSarah Scharf is the author of “Holding Space,” which takes us through a step-by-step investigation into how the words, tone, volume, and intention of our speech meld together to create communication. She originally wrote the book for yoga teachers, but anyone can benefit from learning how to communicate better, use their voice, and find their breath. Holding space for yourself as a teacher is important, because you need to have confidence that what you are teaching holds value, and today, y...
317 | Wednesday Q&A with Kristin Williams | November 18, 2020
November 18, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBWelcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and Kristin Williams and I answer them! Your questions: I don’t always sweat after yoga, do we have to? Grinding teeth is a big issue in my opinion. It may have something to do with the position of the skull. Thoughts? What is the best pose/yoga routine for chronic proximal hamstring pain? Adjustment for carrying angle? To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com Do you have a question? DM me on Instagram: @lara...
316 | RESPECT in a Relationship
November 16, 2020 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBAll healthy relationships depend on communication and mutual respect. During this pandemic, people are likely spending more time with their partners than ever, and we all hear about the stress this can cause—especially if the relationship is not rooted in respect. You need to hold the bar high for what you expect to give and receive out of a relationship. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com Resources: Instagram: @lara.heimann Redefining Yoga is a productio...
315 | Going to Relationship School | with Ellen Boeder and Jayson Gaddis
November 13, 2020 10:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBEllen Boeder and Jayson Gaddis are a married couple, both psychotherapists, and they practice LYT™ Daily! Jayson is the founder of The Relationship School, as well as the host of The Relationship School Podcast, and he has a lot to say about becoming a good partner. Ellen Boeder, MA, LPC is a psychotherapist and coach for couples in Boulder, Colorado, who has been interested in how relationships actually work for as long as she can remember. Studying with innovative researchers and cutting ...
314 | Wednesday Q&A with Kristin Williams | November 11, 2020
November 11, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBWelcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and Kristin Williams and I answer them! Your questions: Could popping of the ribs also be too much extension at T12/L1, or is it a combination of both? Any thoughts for the best positions to sleep in, or physical sleep aids like pillows for support? Which movements/poses would you recommend for active hip internal rotation? Why do you recommend keeping a cobra chest when coming into a handstand? To learn more, and for the complete show ...
313 | Critical Thinker
November 09, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBCritical thinking is super important in the world we live in today. It is a skill that we must master if we want to thrive. So how can we all be more critical thinkers in our day to day lives? Critical thinking means thinking carefully about something without letting emotions or opinions affect you. And this is a very hard thing to do! You really have to challenge yourself to look at all sides of something, instead of searching out confirmation for what you already believe. Regardless of ho...
312 | How to Succeed in Business and Life: Embrace What Makes You a Rare Breed | with Sunny Bonnell
November 06, 2020 10:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBSunny Bonnell is the co-author of the groundbreaking career and business book “Rare Breed: A Guide to Success for the Defiant, Dangerous, and Different.” Sunny and her co-author Ashleigh Hansberger are also the founders of a popular YouTube series and the game-changing leadership and culture consultancy, Motto. While working as a branding agency, Sunny realized that many businesses wanted to hire the rebel… but they didn’t actually know how to work with the rebel. She set out to make sure t...
311 | Wednesday Q&A with Kristin Williams | November 4, 2020
November 04, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBWelcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and Kristin Williams and I answer them! Your questions: Any tips for hero pose? Can you explain how hyperextension in the hips happens and how it may be different than an anterior pelvic tilt? What do I do about chronic SI joint pain? To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com Do you have a question? DM me on Instagram: @lara.heimann DM Kristin on Instagram: @kbwilliams99 Email me at [email protected] R...
310 | Note to SELF
November 02, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.84 MBWe could all speak a little more kindly to ourselves. If you’re being hard on yourself, it’s time to write yourself a note and remind yourself to be kind. Because you deserve it. Note to SELF: See yourself as others see you Enforce your boundaries Love big Feel your feelings and know that they matter To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com Resources: Instagram: @lara.heimann Redefining Yoga is a production of Crate Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
309 | Bringing Fun to Fitness | with Craig Ramsay
October 30, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBI have some fantastic news for you: Craig Ramsay is here to uplift us all! Colin Farrel once called him “genius,” Sharon Osborne said he is brilliant, and just about everyone agrees that he’s one of the most entertaining experts in the fitness world (in addition to being one of People Magazine’s Top Fitness Experts). When Craig started bringing fitness for the masses, he saw that there was a sense of alienation there. He made it his mission to lighten the mood energetically and help people ...
308 | Wednesday Q&A with Kristin Williams | October 28, 2020
October 28, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBWelcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and Kristin Williams and I answer them! Your questions: What do I do about hip flexor pain that is radiating to the gluteus medius? Could you expand on the “lift the femur into the glute” cue? In one of your flows, we shrug the shoulders in down dog and then jump to handstand. Should the shoulder blades stay elevated? To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com Do you have a question? DM me on Instagram: @lara.he...
307 | The Benefits of a Good Cry
October 26, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MB“There is a sacredness in tears. They are not a mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love.” —Washington Irving Sometimes, all we need in order to release is a good cry. We’ve been conditioned to believe that showing emotion through tears is weak and off putting to people, and some people have become so good at stuffing that down that they’ve conditioned th...
306 | Building Muscle While Eating as a Conscious Vegan | with Jordan David
October 23, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBJordan David, otherwise known as @Conscious_Muscle on Instagram, is an online vegan trainer, super jacked, and a man with a heart of gold. He was always into fitness and personal training, and after delving into everything he could find on veganism, Jordan came away with the realization that the way he was eating was not going to give him the life he wanted as he got old and his kids grew up. And then he was exposed to the ethical consequences of eating meat, and he immediately went vegan an...
305 | Wednesday Q&A with Kristin Williams | October 21, 2020
October 21, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBWelcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and Kristin Williams and I answer them! Your questions: What is the best way to relieve tight hamstrings and lower back pain after a long cycle, and any other suggestions for people who experience a lot of pain in their lower back and proximal hamstrings? I’ve recently started running but am experiencing cramping in my lower calf. Is this something I should worry about or will it likely go away as I get stronger? When you go upside down, ...
304 | Clean Up
October 19, 2020 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB“Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” — William Morris Why is clearing out the clutter in our lives so important? I’ve discussed before how organizing the body and the home helps to organize the nervous system—we feel better when we have order. While we go through transitions in the seasons, it’s important to think of making transitions in our own lives, and doing so cleaner. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyo...
303 | Marketing Yoga Like a Rebel | with Ryan Orrico
October 16, 2020 10:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MBRyan Orrico is a former yoga teacher and he has a lot to say about his experience. He’s fascinating, entertaining, and a slightly polarizing figure in the yoga world. Instagram tends to be so curated and professional, so it’s incredibly refreshing to see someone drop the filter and stop taking things so seriously. He wasn’t a big fan of the way most yoga teachers used Instagram—it felt very fake—but he also didn’t feel great about putting himself out there. Eventually, he started posting sh...
302 | Wednesday Q&A with Kristin Williams | October 14, 2020
October 14, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBWelcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and Kristin Williams and I answer them! Your questions: What is cervical arthritis and how would you adapt the LYT practice to it? Any advice on rheumatoid arthritis and stiff hands? Damaged my rotator cuff and now yoga makes it worse, how can I help? How do I not hunch or tighten while sleeping? To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com Do you have a question? DM me on Instagram: @lara.heimann Email me at la...
301 | What’s the Deal with Gratitude?
October 12, 2020 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.78 MBUnless you’ve been living in a hole, you’ve heard of the art of gratitude and how beneficial it is. I’m a pretty grateful person, but even I have sometimes found myself not buying into the idea of it. However, I’ve recently come to appreciate just how powerful this practice can be. If you, too, have had those thoughts of how cheesy it sounds to be grateful, I hear you. Just listen to what I found when I started going along with it myself. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, vis...
300 | Live Life with Less Pain | with Dr. Marc Robinson
October 09, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBDr. Marc Robinson is a doctor of physical therapy with a couple of different projects: Active Atoms, a nutrition company that focuses on health and fitness, and Evercore, a physical therapy company that focuses on injury recovery. Marc started to realize as he was working with patients that people’s sleep, nutrition level, and their stress level had a huge impact on their pain level. Nutrition plays such a vital role, particularly in inflammation. He became incredibly interested in the anti...
299 | Wednesday Q&A with Kristin Williams | October 7, 2020
October 07, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBWelcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and Kristin Williams and I answer them! Your questions: After having two c sections and being 60 years old is it still possible to get a flat stomach? I’ve got hardware in my left knee and don’t always feel even, I compensate at times. Any tips? Is there something that can be done to make scoliosis better? What are the best moves to focus on after having had adhesive capsulitis to get it to thaw fully? To learn more, and for the complet...
298 | Light Your Torch
October 05, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBWe are in a time where things look grim and dim. It can be daunting to show up in life shining your own light. How do we do that, now that it’s needed more than ever? To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com Resources: Instagram: @lara.heimann Redefining Yoga is a production of Crate Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
297 | Making an Impact with Public Relations | with Kimberly Giannelli
October 02, 2020 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBKimberly Giannelli is the PR genius that’s helping LYT™ Yoga go to the next level. Public relations is all about framing a company or individual and their message into a story that has legacy and meaning to it. This can take the form of a press release, social media, or any other outward communication. Through her background in yoga, she was able to identify what makes LYT™ Yoga unique, which is that it’s so anatomical and holistic and every movement that you do makes sense. To learn more...
296 | Wednesday Q&A with Kristin Williams | September 30, 2020
September 30, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBWelcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and Kristin Williams and I answer them! Your questions: Do hunching or rounding the shoulders affect the ribs? How are the rips, scapula, and shoulders connected? My arms go numb when lifting them to shoulder height, are my shoulders the issue? My shoulders sit forward, how do I help them sit back? Why is raising the arm out to the side not ideal in sun styles but fine in warrior and reverse warrior? Thoughts on binding? Is there any p...
295 | The Uncharted Path
September 28, 2020 10:00 - 7 minutes - 7.12 MBLet’s discuss the concept of the uncharted path. It’s a topic that’s particularly relevant to our world today. We need to learn to embrace the fact that we are all on an uncharted path. Imagine sitting on a train facing backwards: You know you’re moving forward, but you can only look back on where you’ve been. But always remember that we have the ability to change the path that we’re on at any given moment, even if we don’t know where it’s going. To learn more, and for the complete show no...
294 | Anyone Can be a Vegan | with Stuart Mitchell
September 25, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutes - 40.7 MBStuart Mitchell, known as the Vigilante Vegan on Instagram, has such an incredible conviction and an amazing origin story. He’s like a modern day superhero! He shares how he came to be vegan, getting the conviction to make that decision, and the concerns of people who are thinking of making the transition. We also touch on the topic of privilege in the vegan community and why representation is so important to show that anyone can be vegan. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, vi...
293 | Wednesday Q&A with Kristin Williams | September 23, 2020
September 23, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes - 30.6 MBWelcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and Kristin Williams and I answer them! Your questions: What would you say to someone who says their teacher always told them to be shifting forward? My teacher said to never put your knees on the mat, you could never get strong that way. True? My scapula always pops up when I lower. What do I do? To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com Do you have a question? DM me on Instagram: @lara.heimann Email me at la...
292 | How to Avoid Attachment
September 21, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes - 15.3 MBThis fifth of the Yamas, a yogic philosophy tenant, can be translated from Sanskrit to “non-grasping” or “non-attachment.” But how do we live a life without attachment? How do we evolve in every area of our lives — work, pleasure, home life, inner growth — but not grasp and hold onto things? At a certain point, you have to be okay with the way that things turn out. Where do you feel like you’re grasping something? Listen to the episode to help you identify attachment in your life, let go...
291 | Market With Meaning | with Brendan Kane
September 18, 2020 10:00 - 38 minutes - 44 MBMarketing genius Brendan Kane joins us today to help us get the message out into the world of how to move better in their bodies. Marketing is all a matter of sharing how your company, product, or service can help someone. If you can explain what makes you uniquely brilliant in your offering, you will see results from your marketing efforts and get your message out there to more people. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com Resources: brendanjkane.com hookpo...
290 | Wednesday Q&A | September 16, 2020
September 16, 2020 10:00 - 15 minutes - 17.9 MBToday is Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and I answer them! Your questions: Can handstands on fist be a realistic goal for someone with wrist issues to work on? Guidance on shoulder blade position during down dog? I have two bulging discs in my low back, I’ve been modifying my practice but still struggling. Will you be doing another teacher training in the fall? My husband is always tweaking his back and shoulders. What could be the cause of this? To learn more, and for the com...
289 | Instant CALM
September 14, 2020 10:00 - 9 minutes - 11.1 MBWe could all use some calm in our lives. If you’re feeling a lack of calm, I want to walk you through what you can do to lower your nervous system using this acronym: C - Clear your voice, your breath, and your thoughts. A - Aim for one minute of closed eyes and following your breath. L - Lightly tap your body. M - Make room for stillness To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com Resources: Instagram: @lara.heimann Redefining Yoga is a production of Crate Med...
288 | Friday with Friends...On the Fairway | with Roger Gunn
September 11, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutes - 40.9 MBRoger Gunn is a golf professional who played in college at UCLA and on the PGA Tour. He’s a two-time US Open participant and a Senior Open participant, and is in Golf Magazine’s Top 100 Alumni. Most importantly, he practices LYT™ Daily! As a professional golfer, you find yourself performing so many repetitive, taxing motions that you burn out your body (and your mind) in just a few weeks. Maintaining the spine is incredibly important. He shares some of the exercises and techniques that he’...
287 | Wednesday Q&A with Kristin Williams | September 9, 2020
September 09, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 34.7 MBWelcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and Kristin Williams and I answer them! Your questions: How do you engage the core? Is it not belly in? How do you explain it? Should a yoga beginner start by themselves or with a teacher? If you only had 10 minutes to practice movement for improved posture, what would you do? How can you stop hip popping during leg lifts and mountain climbers? Mobility for neck? Circles: yea or nay? What is the best position for the scapula during han...
286 | Go Find Your Group
September 07, 2020 10:00 - 9 minutes - 11 MBWhile we’re all more isolated by necessity, there are so many benefits to finding a group for self-improvement. It’s more important than ever to break out of our shells. When we’re by ourselves, we can grow unaware of our bad habits because they become automatic, but once we’ve put ourselves in a group where those bad habits are not accepted, or the good habits we aren’t doing for ourselves are the norm, it puts us in stark contrast and motivates us to make changes. To learn more, and for ...
285 | A Physical Therapists' Fireside Chat | with Dr. Jen Esquer and Dr. Domenic Fraboni
September 04, 2020 10:00 - 50 minutes - 57.5 MBToday we have two fabulous physical therapists who happen to be engaged to each other, Dr. Jen Esquer and Dr. Domenic Fraboni. Known as @docjenfit on Instagram, Jen is the creator of The Mobility Method. Dom is the author of “The Kitchen Independence Cookbook.” And together, they host The Optimal Body Podcast. We have a casual chat about what it’s like being PTs in the world today, putting yourself out there online, what it’s like being in a relationship, pivoting their businesses during q...
284 | Wednesday Q&A with Kristin Williams | September 2, 2020
September 02, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 23.7 MBWelcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and I answer them! Today, we’re also joined by a special guest: Kristin Williams, a fellow PT and yogi who has an amazing therapeutic series on LYT™ Daily. Your questions: Best way to increase holding time in pincha? When stepping forward from plank and keeping the hands planted, do I step between or behind the hands? How do you keep up on the latest research regarding movement? Advice for indoor cyclists? To learn more, and for the com...