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  • 683. Monthly Motivation: Creative Breaks Are Good

    683. Monthly Motivation: Creative Breaks Are Good

     

    Join Lara for a conversation about the importance of creative breaks and creativity.

    we are all creative in some way – there are ways to enhance it to our benefit. In this episode, learn about: 

     

    • How being creative impacts problem-solving.
    • The significance of creativity in human history.
    • How creativity is tied to our brain reward centers.
    • How letting the mind wander fosters creativity.

     

    …and so much more!

     

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

     

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  • 682. Exploring Wholistic Wellness with Scott van Niekerk

    682. Exploring Wholistic Wellness with Scott van Niekerk

     

    Join Lara for a conversation with physical therapist Scott van Niekerk. Originally from Zimbabwe, Scott is the founder, owner, and PT Director of Wholistic Physical Therapy in Brewster, New York, a facility with the goal of treating the entire human being.

     

    With a background in manual therapy, including being mentored by John Barnes, founder of the Myofascial Release approach to Physical Therapy, and a passion for holistic healing, Scott van Niekerk helps individuals achieve a pain-free active lifestyle. His approach encompasses physical therapy, nutrition, and a whole person perspective, providing a safe and balanced environment for healing and restoring overall well-being.

     

    In this episode, you’ll learn about:

    • Scott’s background and how he transitioned from a physical therapist in Zimbabwe to one in the United States. 
    • The importance of a whole food diet in healing and recovery.
    • What is a wholistic approach to healing and how can it be achieved. 
    • Lifestyle advice for wholistic health. 

     

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

     

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  • 681. Wednesday Q&A: Wrist, Lower Thoracic, & Thumb Pain, & Yoga in the Sand

    681. Wednesday Q&A: Wrist, Lower Thoracic, & Thumb Pain, & Yoga in the Sand

     

    In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about wrist pain, yoga in the sand, lower thoracic pain, and thumb pain.

     

    • My active cyclist, sixty-year-old student has been practicing LYT with me for more than a year. We celebrated the relief from chronic neck discomfort last winter. Remarkable improvement in his left hip mobility, where it was always painful for him. But the one thing that is not improving at all is his left wrist pain. He even feels discomfort when he is cycling. He can’t weight bear on it. I believe it is coming from his left shoulder, the more immobile side for him. Can you please advise what I can do further to help him?
    • What are your thoughts on practicing yoga in the sand? Is the ground, as in grass-covered soil, the best surface for yoga or are different surfaces good for different goals?
    • I have a desk job, I’m becoming very creative in moving and supporting myself when at work. If you could, I want to hear more of why the spasm and pain are only showing at areas T8 through 12. 
    • What would you advise best for discomfort from the thumb from typing or holding the mouth? Do we focus more on mobility and stretching or do we want to strengthen it?

     

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  • 680. Understanding & Resolving Chronic Pain with Nicole Sachs

    680. Understanding & Resolving Chronic Pain with Nicole Sachs

     

    Join Lara for a conversation with Nicole J. Sachs, LCSW, a renowned psychotherapist, speaker, writer, and podcaster who specializes in the treatment of chronic pain and related conditions.

    With her book The Meaning of Truth and her online courses “Freedom from Chronic Pain” and “Freedom from an Anxious Life,” she has guided hundreds of thousands of people worldwide toward lives of freedom. Through her brand, The Cure for Chronic Pain, including her Website, YouTube Channel, and Podcast with over 3 million downloads, Nicole Sachs shares her personal experience and transformative work with individuals, teaching them how to heal themselves without medication or surgery. Drawing from the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno, Nicole’s programs utilize a unique personal narrative, JournalSpeak, to rewire neural pathways, allowing the mind and body to achieve equilibrium and dissolve chronic symptoms. Nicole’s passion, expertise, and personal journey inspire individuals to reclaim their lives, find inner strength, and embrace a newfound freedom for living.

     

    In this episode, you’ll learn about:

    1. Nicole’s personal story, particularly as it interfaces with chronic pain.
    2. The role of psychology and understanding the root causes of chronic pain.
    3. Why it can be so difficult to get out of chronic pain.
    4. The interconnectedness of physical pain, anxiety, and stress.
    5. Recommendations for a lifestyle that can prevent chronic pain.
    6. The importance of support and knowing that you are not alone when experiencing pain and suffering.

     

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  • 679. Wednesday Q&A: Perfect Posture, Distal Finger Proprioception, Disc Function, Spinal Alignment, & Bunions

    679. Wednesday Q&A: Perfect Posture, Distal Finger Proprioception, Disc Function, Spinal Alignment, & Bunions

    In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about can you achieve perfect posture with a broken bone, distal finger proprioception, disc function and spinal alignment, and bunions.

     

    • Can you achieve perfect posture if you’ve broken an important bone like the collarbone?
    • I have a podcast question about proprioception motor control hypermobility in the distal finger joints. I have known for a while that a sign of EDS, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a hypermobility syndrome, in kids is fine and gross motor skill development, which I had. I recently learned that in addition to being clumsy and running into things, EDS folks tend to drop objects a lot due to proprioceptive issues. My phone currently has a lot of cracks in it. Do you guys have any ideas on how to improve distal finger proprioception?
    • What is a disc and its function? And what are your thoughts about chiropractic adjustment or muscle strengthening for better spinal alignment?
    • I’ve never had a problem with bunions until recently, although I’ve noticed the bony bump on the joint at the base of my big toe when I bought a new pair of trainers comfortable with wide enough toe space, they were rubbing a little bit on that bone. It didn’t really hurt, but I could feel it after a couple of weeks, it started to become really painful and inflamed. I’d like to think that I’m doing the correct things by wearing correct toes. There’s the toes, spacers, exercising, massaging my feet, walking, barefoot, posture, etc. I also got myself a bunion cushion for when I’m wearing shoes that that does not seem to help. My question is whether that can be caused by an inflammatory disease such as rheumatism. I had a blood test a while ago and it turned out that one of the markers was elevated. It would be great if you could discuss bunions and how to treat them on the podcast. 

     

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  • 678. Anti-Inflammatory Medicine: Napropathy & Nutrition with Dr. Patrick Nuzzo

    678. Anti-Inflammatory Medicine: Napropathy & Nutrition with Dr. Patrick Nuzzo

     

    Join Lara for an introduction to napropathic medicine with Dr. Patrick Nuzzo, DN.

     

    Dr. Patrick Nuzzo and his passion for the restorative, regenerative lifestyle and the anti-inflammatory diet began in 1974 during his nutritionist studies, motivated by the loss of his influential naprapath uncle. He made significant contributions to the natural foods industry, developing renowned nutritional supplements and partnering with notable figures like Walter Payton. In 1983, Dr. Nuzzo graduated as a Doctor of Naprapathic Medicine and successfully managed Naprapathic practices in multiple locations. His efforts led to the introduction of the Naprapathic Practice Act in New Mexico in 2000. This eventually paved the way for the establishment of Southwest University of Naprapathic Medicine (SUNM) in 2010, which became the first accredited school of Naprapathic Medicine in 2021. 

     

    In this episode, you’ll learn about:

    • what is napropathy and what is its history.
    • the importance of opening pathways in the body to heal.
    • the impact of trauma on the body, particularly in early childhood.
    • about the regenerative lifestyle and anti-inflammatory medicine.
    • about the triumphs and challenges of establishing napropathy as a legitimate field of study and practice.

     

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  • 677. Wednesday Q&A: Bursitis & Tendinitis in the Hip, Mouth Taping, & Seated Forward Folds

    677. Wednesday Q&A: Bursitis & Tendinitis in the Hip, Mouth Taping, & Seated Forward Folds

     

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

     

    In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about bursitis and tendinitis in the hip, mouth taping, and why we don’t do seated forward folds in LYT. 

     

    Your questions:

    • I have a yoga student that was diagnosed with bursitis and tendinitis in her left hip. She’s 33 years old. She had a scan three weeks ago, then had a cortisone shot just after that. The cortisone shot has not given her any relief at all. She has been in a lot of pain. Both sitting and standing. Has seen a physio on a few occasions and has been given exercises but unable to do them due to too painful. Her previous exercise included gym work with weights and some cardio. Lately, she has been doing quite a bit of lifting and moving heavy objects around as she has a little business with pots and ornaments. She was advised to ice it, but she has found that heat has given her a small amount of relief. She’s going back to her doctor next week for further advice. I would appreciate any suggestions you can give at this stage to help her.
    • What do you think about melt tape for sleeping? I sleep with my mouth open, suffer from dry mouth at night and was thinking of trying it thoughts. Good, bad?
    • Can you speak to why we don’t practice traditional seated forward folds in the lip method? And what are the more optimal ways to achieve similar benefits of seated folds?

     

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  • 676. Fitness, Mindset, & Pushing Boundaries with Keundric Dooley Loucious

    676. Fitness, Mindset, & Pushing Boundaries with Keundric Dooley Loucious

     

    Keundric Loucious, or as his friends call him, “Dooley”, is a passionate and successful fitness entrepreneur determined to push his own boundaries and help those around him do the same. He believes in the power of fitness to transform lives, and as the Owner and Founder of E.F.F.E.C.T. Fitness, he knows a thing or two about staying motivated to stay on track. With his undeniable energy and solid parameters, Dooley is dedicated to help his clients rise up and reach their full potential. His unique blend of sports expertise and unparalleled social skills allow him to do just that.

     

    In this episode, Dooley shares his story of how youth sports massively affected his career choice and how he uses this unbridled love for fitness to up the ante in the digital world. We talk about the effects social media has on the contemporary business structure and what the future might look like if change course. Dooley also talks about the importance of variety in routine and what it means to finally take responsibility for your own actions and how that creates a positive E.F.F.E.C.T. on overall health and well-being.

     

    In this episode, you will learn the following:

    1. Being persistent with your passion is integral to maintaining growth. The short-term bliss of taking a break is often outweighed by the time you lose when you lose focus. 
    2. By incorporating variety into your routine, you provide yourself more opportunity to stay dedicated. There are fewer chances of becoming bored and losing sight of what is important. 
    3. When you choose to accept responsibility for your own life and successes, you rewire your system to stop holding back. 

     

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

     

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