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  • 221 | Wednesday Q&A | April 1, 2020

    221 | Wednesday Q&A | April 1, 2020

    It’s Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and I answer them! Want your questions read? DM me on Instagram @lara.heimann.


    Your questions:


    • How do you feel about chaturanga to plank?
    • What are your thoughts about posture while riding a bicycle?
    • What should I do if I’m having sharp tension pain in the back of the knee when doing one-legged knee flexion and extension in plank?
    • What is normally the cause of pain in the quadratus lumborum?


    Do you have a question?

    • DM me on Instagram: @lara.heimann
    • Email me at lara@movementbylara.com
  • 220 | Having the Wind at Your Back

    220 | Having the Wind at Your Back

    There’s a traditional Irish blessing that goes “May the sun shine bright upon your face and the wind be always at your back.” That is giving you the picture that there is some force is helping you along, giving you forward movement.


    Contrast that with the feeling of having the wind against you: It can feel demoralizing, like everything in the world is pitted against you. There are going to be challenges ahead of us in life, but there are also times where even the slightest amount of wind on our back can be taken advantage of. Let’s talk about how to take that tiny whisp of wind and make it work for you.


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  • 219 | Feeling Secure in Your Body Through Yoga | with Kirsti Patterson

    219 | Feeling Secure in Your Body Through Yoga | with Kirsti Patterson

    Kirsti Patterson of Forever Body Yoga was working as an accountant before yoga entered her life in a big way about eight years ago. She found herself needing quiet and connection more and more, and so she signed up for a private yoga retreat. It all started to make sense for her. Eventually, she went from liking yoga to needing yoga to needing to share it with others.


    Still, Kristi struggled to form a connection with her body. But when she tried LYT Yoga, things started to click and a connection started to form. So, today, Kirsti shares how she’s incorporated LYT into her practice at Forever Body Yoga and how it has changed how she teaches others.


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  • 218 | Wednesday Q&A | March 25, 2020

    218 | Wednesday Q&A | March 25, 2020

    It’s Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and I answer them!


    Your questions:


    • Do you have any tips for hallux valgus?
    • What to do for students who say their shoulders feel downward dog too much?
    • Do you drink alcohol, and if so, how do you deal with the hangover?
    • Advice on how to self-relieve an incredibly tight levator scapula or possibly upper trapezius?


    Do you have a question?

    • DM me on Instagram: @lara.heimann
    • Email me at lara@movementbylara.com
  • 217 | Positivity

    217 | Positivity

    Is it necessary to be positive all of the time?


    My answer, from my gut, is no. Recent research is showing that the movement towards constant positivity can backfire. Ask yourself: What does it mean to think about positivity, to think about positivity all of the time? Let’s talk about what positivity can mean in your life, how to apply it, and why it may not always be necessary.


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  • 216 | Going Vegan | with Vince Gulino

    216 | Going Vegan | with Vince Gulino

    Vince Gulino is the founder of Try Vegan, a fleet of food trucks with the goal of spreading the message of veganism. What started with the realization that he was lactose intolerant spread to a complete dietary overhaul, a food truck, a vegan clothing line, and a meal prep service.

    People want vegan food now, but the barrier is that people don’t know how to get started. By offering a meal prep service, Try Vegan takes the guesswork out of getting started so people can get their feet wet and realize it’s not so hard to grasp.

    In order to make his message even bigger, Vince has started the Try Vegan Challenge. He is working with businesses in the community in order to make trying vegan, working out, and being healthy fun and engaging. This is only the beginning of Try Vegan and telling the world about veganism.


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  • 215 | Wednesday Q&A | March 18, 2020

    215 | Wednesday Q&A | March 18, 2020

    It’s Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and I answer them! Let’s get right into it.


    Your questions:


    • I’d love to do your online yoga teacher training, but is it possible with a job and kids?
    • Movement recommendations for skiers and ski instructors, especially knees?
    • Beside puppy pose, any other firm no-nos from traditionally popular shoulder stretches?
    • What drills would you recommend for increasing shoulder mobility and flexibility, especially for a flipped grip?
    • What’s the best way to realign after wearing heels for work every day?


    Do you have a question?

    • DM me on Instagram: @lara.heimann
    • Email me at lara@movementbylara.com
  • 214| Monday’s Motivational Words of the Week – What time of day should I exercise? | with Lara Heimann

    214| Monday’s Motivational Words of the Week – What time of day should I exercise? | with Lara Heimann

    Today I’m answering the question, what time of day should I exercise? People often ask me whether it’s better to exercise in the morning or evening.

    The advantages of working out in the morning are:

    • You get it done
    • You set your day up for better organization, energy and possibly more success (high-performers tend to exercise in the morning)
    • You jumpstart your morning with better blood flow, joint lubrication and increased energy
    • You get the satisfaction of accomplishing something early in your day
    • You may lose or maintain your weight (research shows people who exercise early eat less during the day) 


    The advantages of working out in the evening are:

    • You don’t risk losing sleep because you don’t have to get up early to exercise
    • Because you’re more in sync with your biorhythms you might perform better
    • Improved performance may help you exercise longer
    • Evening exercise tends to help people go to sleep faster and sleep more soundly


    Because there are advantages and disadvantages to working out at both ends of the day, I recommend picking the time of day or night that works best for you. Sticking with that time so that it becomes a habit is the most important ingredient for success. And if it feels overwhelming to get started, try exercising in 15-minute chunks and doing that several times a day or building up to longer periods. You deserve to spend time in movement, and doing regular exercise will help you be more effective and efficient in other areas of your life.


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