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  • 589. Yoga, Sex, & Death with Susan Marrufo

    589. Yoga, Sex, & Death with Susan Marrufo

     

    Join Lara for a conversation with Susan Marrufo, co-founder of Samarasa Center in Los Angeles, yoga and meditation teacher, retreat leader, and energy healer. Hear about Susan’s journey from her job in advertising in her 20s to her current role as a yoga entrepreneur. How she broke through societal expectations to explore who she truly is and what she has to offer the world. 

     

    In this episode, you’ll learn about…

    • the process of learning to trust yourself
    • how to break away from living a life of simply checking the boxes to a one that is truly yours
    • how to use yoga and tantric philosophy to explore your deep emotions and become more yourself

     

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

     

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  • 588. Wednesday Q&A: COVID Shot-Related Shoulder Pain, How the LYT Team Met, & Fixing a Laterally Tilted Pelvis

    588. Wednesday Q&A: COVID Shot-Related Shoulder Pain, How the LYT Team Met, & Fixing a Laterally Tilted Pelvis

     

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

     

    In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about shoulder impingement from COVID shots, how the LYT team met, finding a neutral pelvis when it’s laterally tilted. 

     

    Your questions:

    • I had four COVID shots and a flu shot in the same arm over the span of a year plus. Removal of lymph nodes requires shots in only one arm. The second COVID booster shot in March left my arm with a slight impingement. I’ve had a hard time raising my arm from the front, not the side, without a painful ache. I tried percussion massage, massage, and strength training. Nothing seems to help. Does anyone else have this issue with vaccinations? Any thoughts on a remedy or just wait it out some more? Thank you in advance. 
    • How did Lara, Kristin, & Rhonna meet?
    • My pelvis is tilted laterally and puts a lot of strain on that sit bone, hip, and hamstring. I’m constantly struggling to keep my pelvis neutral during pyramid, standing split, and runner’s stretch. Any cues to LYT up that area, to hug it into neutral? 

     

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

     

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  • 587. Monthly Motivation: How Waking Up Well Sets You Up for Success

    587. Monthly Motivation: How Waking Up Well Sets You Up for Success

     

    This month, Lara talks through some helpful habits you should consider adopting, if you don’t already do them, upon waking up to set yourself up for success. Because how you wake up really does set the path for the day. It’s a way to jumpstart your morning. Waking up well can improve your productivity, mood, and health.

     

    In this episode, you will learn about…

    • the negative effects of hitting the snooze button
    • the benefits of a morning gratitude practice
    • reasons why to hold off on immediately getting on technology 
    • the importance of getting morning light in your eyes 
    • why to drink water first thing in the morning
    • tips about starting, maintaining, or returning to a morning journaling routine

     

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

     

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  • 586. Prevention & Reversal of Cognitive Decline with Dr. David Ward

    586. Prevention & Reversal of Cognitive Decline with Dr. David Ward

     

    Today we welcome back returning guest, from Episode 447, Dr. David Ward. Lara and Dr. Ward discuss the latest research on how to prevent and reverse cognitive decline through holistic lifestyle-based strategies. Dr. Ward shares a ton of information about how to mitigate the risks of a shrinking brain as you age, some of which is hot off the research paper presses. 

     

    Dr. Ward is a licensed doctor of chiropractics and a board-certified athletic trainer with a Masters of Science degree in sport health science. He’s a Functional Health Practitioner who has completed extensive post-doctorate education with a focus on functional health. Dr. Ward is a certified ReCODE (Reversing Cognitive Decline) practitioner of the Bredesen Protocol – a comprehensive personalized program designed to support brain health for those at risk for cognitive decline. 

     

    In this episode, you’ll learn…

    • that awareness of and strategies to prevent cognitive decline is important for everyone.
    • how you live your life can give you superpowers for preventing cognitive decline.
    • what lifestyle choices to make to help prevent cognitive decline as you age.
    • the importance of brain stimulation.

     

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

     

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  • 585. Wednesday Q&A: Shoulder Discoordination, When to Stop Doing Something That Causes You Pain, & Work/Exercise Balance

    585. Wednesday Q&A: Shoulder Discoordination, When to Stop Doing Something That Causes You Pain, & Work/Exercise Balance

     

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

     

    In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about shoulder discoordination when lifting the arms, whether pain indicates that you should stop doing something, and work/exercise balance in life. 

     

    Your questions:

    • For about 1.5 weeks, I can’t lift my arms up sideways. It gets stuck pretty soon, even before reaching shoulder height. I then can only lift them in a forward angle or when grabbing one shoulder with my hand and guiding the arm. It seems my shoulders, especially my left one, move forward in space and something on both shoulders blocks and a muscle connecting my neck to the shoulder area pops up. This muscle is super tight since having this trouble. It also leads to headaches on the very tight side. The shoulders themselves do not hurt, but my range of motion is limited and sometimes the front of my upper arm tightens up when trying to lift them. This problem occurred soon after I was doing a funky dolphin on both sides very eagerly and was swimming in very lively waters. My regular physical therapist is on holiday and maybe you have an idea how to get this area unstuck as the upper back, upper body, and back/shoulder/neck/scapula area are very tight and I can almost feel the chain reaction of things pulling on each other. I’m also sitting a lot (computer work) and lots of traveling and try to be aware of posture and mobilize my body. But these days, due to this issue, my upper body and thoracic mobility, that per se is poor, are very limited. I try to mobilize my shoulders with specific LYT classes and roll the area between the shoulder blades with a ball, yet no improvement. Any suggestion how to get the range back? 
    • Is pain an indication of when we should stop doing something? My SI joint will sometimes hurt after going to the gym. 
    • How do you balance your work life and your exercise life? 

     

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

     

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  • 584. The Entrepreneurial Spirit of Fitness with Investor & CEO Andy Jackson

    584. The Entrepreneurial Spirit of Fitness with Investor & CEO Andy Jackson

    Leading a healthy and fit lifestyle, isn’t just a way of thinking and living.  It can be a way of business and for serial entrepreneur, Andy Jackson, making it easier for kids and adults to lead a healthy and active lifestyle became his business obsession. From releasing VHS videos in the 90s, to today working with Elton John’s Rocket Sports, and heading his own curated wellness marketplace, Andy has set the tone for what it’s like to run a fitness business with a passion for movement and authenticity.

     

    In this episode, Lara talks with Andy about his journey into entrepreneurship, what he’s learned about being a stellar salesman, and the lens in which he uses to discern brands today (HINT: efficacy and environmental impact are key). Listen in for inspirational stories from Andy on creating businesses out of a healthy and active lifestyle.

     

    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    • The importance of human connection in business
    • How to lead with authenticity in all types of influence
    • How recycling is impacting the fitness industry

     

     

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  • 583. Wednesday Q&A: Frozen Shoulder, Moving Better, & Favorite Thing About Teaching LYT Yoga

    583. Wednesday Q&A: Frozen Shoulder, Moving Better, & Favorite Thing About Teaching LYT Yoga

     

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

     

    In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about what to do to help a frozen shoulder, tips for moving better, and what is your favorite thing about teaching LYT Yoga. 

     

    Your questions:

    • I have a very painful frozen shoulder. I wonder if there are any tips and/or exercises in LYT that can help me.
    • Any tips for helping me move better? I have old injuries, have tried pilates, running, cycling, and I just started LYT Daily two months ago. I am obsessed, but wondering if I will ever move as gracefully as you do. 
    • What is your favorite thing about what you do?

     

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

     

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  • 582. Exploring the Importance of Ritual with Mara Branscombe

    582. Exploring the Importance of Ritual with Mara Branscombe

     

    Join Lara for a soulful conversation with Mara Branscombe, author of Ritual as Remedy: Embodied Practices for Soul Care. Mara is a mother, ceremonialist, spiritual coach, artist, yoga teacher, mindfulness leader, and meditation guide. They discuss the importance of rituals, which can also be thought of as habits or active intentions in our lives, and how they can be healing and empowering and help you get to know yourself better.

     

    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    •   The benefits of ritual
    •   Some of Mara’s personal rituals
    •   Integrating ritual into your daily life when you have children

     

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

     

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