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  • 325 | The Importance of Strength Training

    325 | The Importance of Strength Training

    Strength 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.

     

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  • 324 | To End the Suffering of Animals | with Sarah Lea

    324 | To End the Suffering of Animals | with Sarah Lea

    Sarah 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 make decisions about what they choose to consume from an early age.


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  • 323 | Wednesday Q&A with Kristin Williams | December 2, 2020

    323 | Wednesday Q&A with Kristin Williams | December 2, 2020

    Welcome 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?


    Do you have a question?

    • DM me on Instagram: @lara.heimann
    • Email me at lara@old.lytyoga.com
  • 322 | Giving Thanks in 2020

    322 | Giving Thanks in 2020

    Last 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.


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  • 321 | Coaching Yourself to Success | with Jillian Turecki

    321 | Coaching Yourself to Success | with Jillian Turecki

    Jillian 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 much content that she created a membership site to make this information as accessible as possible.


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  • 320 | Wednesday Q&A with Kristin Williams | November 25, 2020

    320 | Wednesday Q&A with Kristin Williams | November 25, 2020

    Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and Kristin Williams and I answer them!


    Your questions:

    • I had three C-sections. I want those stomach muscles back in tight. I’ve never done yoga before. How do I start?
    • Do you [two] have a life motto?
    • Why do I sometimes get a really clunky feeling in my hips when I bring my knee to the chest?
    • Gait: what’s natural and what should we be looking for?


    Do you have a question?

    • DM me on Instagram: @lara.heimann
    • Email me at lara@old.lytyoga.com
  • 319 | The Secret to Combating Stress: 5 Ways to Manage Stress & Prevent Overwhelm

    319 | The Secret to Combating Stress: 5 Ways to Manage Stress & Prevent Overwhelm

    You 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.


    The 5 Best Ways to Manage Stress & Prevent Overwhelm

    1. Movement (even just 5 minutes of exercise)
    2. Chew gum
    3. Spend time with someone who makes you feel good
    4. Deep breathing
    5. LAUGH!


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  • 318 | Using Your Voice to be Heard and be Seen | with Sarah Scharf

    318 | Using Your Voice to be Heard and be Seen | with Sarah Scharf

    Sarah Scharf is the author of “Holding Space,” which takes us through  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, you’re going to get a crash course.


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