Self-care often gets mislabeled as indulgent or even selfish, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. For many women especially, taking time for personal wellbeing comes with guilt or justification. Yet caring for yourself is not a luxury; it’s a necessity. I never learned to apologize for self-care for women. Growing up with triplet […]
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When people talk about longevity, they often assume that your lifespan relates to your genetics, supplements and/or nutrition, sleep hacks, or the latest fitness trends. While these factors play a role in long-term health, one of the most powerful indicators of longevity is much simpler and it begins on the ground. The Research Behind Floor
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Artificial intelligence has exploded into nearly every aspect of our lives, from personalized playlists to nutrition tracking, to AI-driven fitness apps that promise a perfectly tailored workout. While this modern technology was predicted and shown in my childhood television shows like “The Jetsons’, the breadth of content is nonetheless staggering. AI can certainly be a
AI Won’t Fix Your Posture: Why You Still Need Human-Designed Movement Read More »
Strength training is having a moment in the press and for good reason! Strength isn’t just about building bigger muscles or lifting heavier weights; true strength is functional and supports how you move, breathe, and live every single day. At LYT® Yoga, we approach strength training as an integration of mobility, stability, and mindful alignment,
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Living with a herniated disc can feel like walking an uncertain line, balancing the need for movement with the fear of aggravating pain. Whether it’s due to years of suboptimal posture, spinal degeneration, or a sudden injury, a disc herniation can cause radiating discomfort, muscular imbalances, and a loss of confidence in your body’s abilities.
How LYT Yoga Can Support Healing and Strength in Those with Herniated Discs Read More »
When I first learned how to handstand nearly 20 years ago, I did it for the fun and challenge of trying something new. I didn’t know it then, but that skill would later become an essential part of every LYT® Yoga class I teach AND a foundation for healthy aging. As we get older, we’re
Movement for Healthy Aging Starts with Getting on Your Hands Read More »
Over the last weeks, my husband and I have clocked in between 20-30k steps a day in Morocco and Spain, waking up without pain and ready to walk even more. From the wandering streets of the medina in Fez or the gorgeous blue streets of Chefchaouen to laboriously climbing sand dunes in the Sahara and
Why the Big Toe is Essential for Lifelong Walking and Movement Health Read More »
What Is a Transition? tran·si·tion /tranˈziSH(ə)n/ 1. The process or period of changing from one state or condition to another. Transitions in movement mirror transitions in life. They require strength, awareness, and adaptability to keep us whole and resilient. Why Do Life Transitions Feel So Hard? Many of us struggle with life transitions because they often
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Even though I live in a bit of a LYT movement bubble, I’m still surprised by how often outdated yoga cues and movements continue to be taught. It was over 20 years ago when I first heard the instruction to lower from plank, touching down the knees, chest, chin (Ashtanga Namaskara), ending in an awkwardly
Let the Knees-Chest-Chin Pose Retire! Read More »
With nearly 30 years of experience as a physical therapist, yoga teacher, and movement educator, I have spent thousands of hours observing how people move, rest, and respond to pain. One common thread? Most people are unaware of how their posture affects their movement, energy, and overall well-being. I created the ‘Triple S’ method to
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