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  • 653. Trauma & Grief with Whitney Allen

    653. Trauma & Grief with Whitney Allen

     

    Join Lara for an important conversation with Whitney Allen about the process of grieving. Whitney lost her husband, Ryan, after he had a severe reaction to a bee sting and sustained a severe brain injury, subsequently resulting in his death. Through this experience, she decided to turn her pain into purpose and followed her new calling to serve others who are also experiencing grief and trauma. Whitney is a mother of two sons and a certified grief educator who provides grief coaching to those who are ready for their own transformation and growth after loss. She is author of the book about grief and life after loss titled, Running in Trauma Stilettos, which is an Amazon Best Seller. 

     

    In this episode, you’ll learn about:

    • Whitney and her family’s story of losing her husband at age 32.
    • The grieving process and how to support someone going through it.
    • How and what to tell your children when going through something similar.
    • Whitney’s grief coaching offerings.

     

    To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/

     

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  • 652. Wednesday Q&A: 90/90 Lunge Hip Pain, Deep Squats, & Overtraining

    652. Wednesday Q&A: 90/90 Lunge Hip Pain, Deep Squats, & Overtraining

     

    Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them!

     

    In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about hip pain in a 90/90 lunge, how to work on your deep squats, and whether overtraining is really a big problem for women. 

     

    Your questions:

    • I recently stepped up how much LYT I have been practicing from maybe a couple of times a week, postpartum classes. Building myself back up to now, practicing every day. It feels great. However, I have recently started to feel an ache just in front of my right hip where the femur head meets the acetabulum. I figure it’s hip impingement, so I’m going less deep into my squats and lunges and really focusing on pelvic positioning. I only practice LYT, so don’t do any sinking forward hip-opening stretches. I feel a squeeze anteriorly if I do a deep flex, but the real irritation comes at the extension end when I do a 90/90 lunge. When I hang out in slight anterior tilt with no glute engagement, against all your advice, I know, it feels fine. But when I draw my pubis up and engage my glute, it really feels like it’s driving my femur head forwards in the labrum and pressing into it making it sore. I’m refraining from curling my toes under at the moment, which seems to take some of the pressure off. I don’t feel this discomfort in any other postures except for similar reasons in a high crescent lunge. Could it be that I’m overdoing it with the glute activation and actually going into posture tilt? Or do I just need to back off for a while and let the tissues recover? If so, are there any LYT classes that would be suitable for the hip impingement recovery period, or alternatively, ways to modify where it wouldn’t put pressure on that area? 
    • Recently, Lara posted an Instagram story in which she does a viral fitness challenge that I’ve been noticing, popping in a few variations for a while. The challenge consisted of going from standing with ankles cross to a cross-legged seated position to high kneel then springing back to low squat, all without using hands. It really is driving me nuts that I can’t do this because I feel like it highlights some weakness and restriction. I’ve been struggling with low squat for years. I suspect one part of my problem is ankle dorsiflexion because if I place a lift under my heels, I can do a squat. Low squats usually feel bad in my knees, even with a heel lift. Add in the cross ankles, I just like to plop, no control in lowering. The kneeling part is a piece of cake, but popping back into a squat, that seems an impossible feat. I have problems with getting my hips up high enough in poses like crow or even happy squat. I have some knee problems. Double pigeon feels great to me, as do all external rotation moves. I recently, a year ago, had a torn meniscus in the knee, ruptured popliteal cyst, and average arthritis. Doing LYT has all but solved my knee issues except when I try to do those low squat squats. Probably not relevant, but I did break my right femoral neck in an accident two and a half years ago. I think it’s fine now. Any advice is appreciated. 
    • I was wondering if you could share your thoughts about overtraining. I feel like I’ve been seeing a lot come by lately on social media stating the disastrous effects of overtraining, particularly for women with hormonal balance and all due to exercise creating a stress response in the body without actually going into detail about anything. I feel like only very little of us will actually run into this problem. Could you elaborate a little on this? Symptoms, for example. How much of an issue is it really in our society? I feel like lack of movement is the bigger issue, at least in my community. I feel like the social media post just kind of send out this message that some women are weak and should focus more on resting, which is something I just don’t align with at all for many reasons. I’d be curious to hear your thoughts about it.

     

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  • 651. Building Your Health-Focused Brand Online with PT and Online Business Coach, Dr. Shanté Cofield

    651. Building Your Health-Focused Brand Online with PT and Online Business Coach, Dr. Shanté Cofield

     

    Dr. Shanté Cofield, aka The Movement Maestro, is a former Division I athlete with a passion for movement. She graduated from Georgetown University and then continued their educational pursuits at New York University, graduating with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Shanté is a board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist who practices in Los Angeles, with specialties ranging from CrossFit injuries to pelvic floor dysfunction.

     

    In this episode, she talks with Lara about their background and what led them down the physical therapy journey, how she started a business through social media, the easiest and most common mistakes people make in marketing, authenticity, and tips on building your online brand.

     

    In this episode, you’ll learn the following:

    1. Authenticity on Social Media: one of the biggest mistakes people do for their brand is not being themselves on these platforms. Authenticity builds trust and familiarity.
    2. Think about your people: don’t find people for your product, but build a product for your people. Hear the problems that they are having and build something with value to help solve them! 
    3. A small account is still an opportunity!: in a world where everyone wants a huge following on Instagram, we need to realize that a small account is a phenomenal opportunity to build trust and listen to people.

     

    Resources
    Shanté on Instagram – @themovementmaestro
    Website – The Movement Maestro
    YouTube – The Movement Maestro

     

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    Lara’s on Instagram – @Lara.Heimann
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    LYT Yoga on Instagram – @LYTYogaMethod

     

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  • 650. Wednesday Q&A: Carrying Angles, Calcified Ligaments, Advice on a Student, & How LYT Helps You Breathe

    650. Wednesday Q&A: Carrying Angles, Calcified Ligaments, Advice on a Student, & How LYT Helps You Breathe

     

     

    In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about carrying angles, calcified ligaments, advice on handling a difficult student, and how LYT helps you breathe better. 

     

    • I’ve practiced other forms of yoga for many years with specific pranayama. But I find for the first time that my breath is bigger, since starting LYT. I feel lighter and I’m more connected. Why is that, when I’ve been practicing pranayama for many years?
    • Lara, you posted on Mark’s carrying angle. What is that and when to be concerned?
    • How often do ligaments calcify?
    • How to kindly respond to the objection of a student who persistently complains that the class is difficult, even though it’s described as the most advanced class in the yoga center. The student refuses the proposal to attend less challenging classes because it’s too difficult for her. The student breathes hard and loud in class, but still always chooses the most challenging transitions and positions. With her dissatisfaction to fulfill some of her expectations that she couldn’t achieve, she spreads negative energy that others notice and even bothers them. 

     

    To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/

     

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  • 649. The How and Why of Surrender with Kute Blackson

    649. The How and Why of Surrender with Kute Blackson

     

    Join Lara for a conversation with Transformational Speaker and Best-selling Author and returning guest Kute Blackson.

    He is a beloved inspirational speaker and transformational teacher. He speaks at countless events around the world. Kute is a member of the Transformational Leadership Council, a select group of one hundred of the world’s foremost authorities in the personal development industry. Winner of the 2019 Unity New Thought Walden Award, Blackson is widely considered a next-generation leader in the field of personal development.

     

    His mission is simple: To awaken and inspire people across the planet to access inner freedom, live authentically, and fulfill their true life’s purpose.

     

    In this episode of Redefining movement, listen in as Kute dives deep and shares his thoughtful insights with Lara on:

    • Kute Blackson’s latest book The Magic of Surrender: Finding the Courage to Let Go.
    • the concept of surrender and its power to transform one’s life.
    • the meaning of surrender and acceptance, the strength that comes with them, and the importance of acknowledging the truth about oneself.
    • tips on how to start surrendering, including surrendering attachments and acknowledging the truth.
    • the role of ego in your every day life and the importance of active participation in change.

     

    To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/

     

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  • 648. Wednesday Q&A: Moving Better With Age, Yoga for Disc Herniation, & the Best Time to Workout

    648. Wednesday Q&A: Moving Better With Age, Yoga for Disc Herniation, & the Best Time to Workout

     

     

     

    In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about moving better as we age, LYT yoga for cervical disc herniation, and the best time of day to workout. 

     

    • From the Wednesday Q&A podcast regarding cervical disc herniation, if a client has a slipped disk at the cervical spine and was advised by her chiro to do soft yoga or gentle, needing to avoid down dog, is it okay if she continues our LYT yoga practice? At some point, I kind of know the answer, because that’s what we highlight in a lot of classes, that neutral spine position and definitely working with the cervical neck flexors to strengthen. But I would like to hear more insights from you both. 
    • Many people believe that aging comes with a decline in physical ability, but research and experience show that this does not have to be the case. Do you think that we can get better as we age? Learn our thoughts.
    • Is it better to workout in the morning or later in the day?

     

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  • 647. Essential Aromatherapy Knowledge with Amy Anthony

    647. Essential Aromatherapy Knowledge with Amy Anthony

     

    Join Lara for a fascinating conversation with The Aromatic Gardner, Amy Anthony.

    Amy is a certified clinical Aromatherapist and Aromatic Gardner, aromatherapy educator, herbalist, certified master composter, artisanal distiller, and host of the Essential Aromatica podcast. She is listed as one of America’s most influential aromatherapists.

     

    In this episode, listen in as we discuss:

    • what is aromatherapy
    • the critical, genuine, and authentic role essential oils may play in supporting overall health and recovery
    • how essential oils can support our health, connect us with nature, enhance mental clarity, and help us cope with life’s overall challenges
    • key essential oils for supporting wellness and vitality

     

    To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/

     

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  • 646. Wednesday Q&A: Challenging Injuries/Illnesses, Extreme Hands-On Adjustments, & One Thing You Can’t Live Without

    646. Wednesday Q&A: Challenging Injuries/Illnesses, Extreme Hands-On Adjustments, & One Thing You Can’t Live Without

     

    Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them!

     

    In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about Lara and Kristin’s challenging injuries or illnesses, extreme hands-on adjustments, and the one thing you can’t live without. 

     

    Your questions:

    • What’s the most challenging injury or illness you’ve had and how did you get through it?
    • I have seen many yoga studios and teachers posting on social media photos of doing adjustments to students in classes, for example, a seated forward fold, another person lying on the back for whatever reason, and some other adjustments and help when students are holding in poses. My question is, are we supposed to use our body weights on people or is it safe to even do any kind of these so-called adjustments? 
    • What is one thing that you can’t live without?

     

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