Category: Wednesday Q&A

Today we have my brother, John Frank, on the show to answer your questions. He is one of our most popular guests, and a movement genius in his own right, so this should be a fun one!

What do you think about the trend of turning the femur into a valgus position and practicing a squat? This is a really bad idea. There is some rotation to the knee joint, but when you bend the knee, the lower part should rotate inwards more than the femur. If the thigh bone rotates inward too quickly, you’re in trouble!

Anything on snapping scapula syndrome? There’s a lot that can go wrong as far as the scapula, because it is another joint, like the knee, that’s not so simple. Work on finding a neutral position in the scapula and your posture first, and then work on the movement of the scapula with that neutral position.

When in a wide-legged downward dog, why do knees drop? There’s a couple possible reasons. One could be ankle flexibility. It could also be that they are using their tensor-fascia lata. But there are so many possible reasons.

Favorite injury or surgery to work with or treat? John likes shoulders in general. He likes to figure out why people have pain or restrictive movement.

What do you think could cause hand numbness, especially in the morning? It’s hard to say without more information, but it could be a thoracic outlet. The nerve bundle can get compressed and it could cause that.

Can shoulder pain come from the bicep? It can, and it happens a lot. The bicep is an important stabilizer of the shoulder.

Thoughts on running with compression socks?  It doesn’t hurt and there might be a little benefit, but it’s not entirely proven. If there is an effect, it’s very small, but if you like it do it.

What is the best movement variety for longevity? Variety is important, but there are basic principles. Keep your lower back in a neutral position, and use your hips to turn instead of your back. Learn the basics.

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Today is Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and I answer them to the best of my ability. I get a lot of fun questions from all of you. If you want to have your questions answered, reach out via email or Instagram DM and I’ll do my best to get to them.

Your questions:

• How do I know if I have a good balance of strength between hip flexors and deep abdominals?
• How can I make sure my pelvis stays neutral in twisted crescent?
• How do you help get the feeling and control in your toes? How do you increase dorsiflexion?
• What’s your favorite book right now?
• I like child’s pose with my knees together. Teachers cued toes together, knees apart. Why?

Do you have a question?

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

Today is Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and I answer them! If you have anything you’d like to ask, send me an email or DM on Instagram, I love hearing from you.

Your questions:

• What is best for over-kyphosis?
• How do you prevent psoas issues?
• Is there a right way to study yoga anatomy? Any order or study system you suggest?
• Tips for fascia release with a ball?
• Do you use shoulder blade and scapula interchangeably, and why?

Do you have a question?

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

Today is Wednesday Q&A, where you ask me questions directly and I answer them. I try to be spontaneous and answer them right on the spot. Also, make sure you check out my Lit Daily online yoga classes, so that you can feel your most lit up anytime, anywhere.

I answer your questions about working through knee pain, helping with menstrual cramps, and keeping up self practice as a teacher.

Your questions:

• What tips do you have on working with someone with moderate kyphosis?
• How many hours a day do you teach, and do you self-practice daily around that?
• Does the subscription to your website renew automatically?
• How can I help people step forward from downward dog to lunge without the knee down or circumventing the hip?
• How/when/if do you make room for quiet/alone time away from all things electronics and other people?
• When do you think you might have another teacher training in Princeton?
• Is it a good idea to have my head and scapula against a wall while I meditate?
• Where do I start with a student who has trouble in sukhasana, rounded spine high knees?
• What is the best yoga pose to help relieve menstrual cramps in lower back and stomach?
• What movements should be restricted for osteoarthritis?
• Back bend from beginner to progress toward advanced level?

Do you have a question?

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

Today I’m back to answer your questions on Wednesday Q&A. Keep them coming – I love taking this time to find out what you’re thinking and doing what I can to help you! Plus one of the questions in this week’s Q&A actually gave me the idea for a class, so look out for that on my LYT™ Daily.

Your questions:

• How do you treat and modify to avoid yoga butt? 
• What kind of skin products do you use? 
• I noticed that you don’t do pranayama in your classes but I feel like my breath is bigger than it ever has been. How do you explain that? 
• How do you keep that euphoric post-teaching feeling and not experience an adrenaline dump?
• Do you teach arm balances like crow pose or eight-angle pose?

Do you have a question?

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

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