Lara Heimann

Let me begin by saying “happy 2025, friend!”  Prepare yourself for some disjointed thoughts attempting to forge into a cohesive reflection. I am writing this on the last evening of 2024, the next to last night of being in our beachfront house that we have rented for the month of December. As I am typing, […]

During the holidays, with birthdays or other special occasions, it can be daunting to find the perfect gift for a loved one. Gifts we give as tokens of celebration can have finite utility or value in the same way that movement performed infrequently doesn’t tend to add long-lasting value to our energetic currency. Just as

Since launching LYT into the global arena with our online platform and teacher trainings, I have been most proud of the growth and passion of our vibrant and joyful community. After the Covid lockdown, a plethora of online fitness and yoga apps emerged. With this emergence of many more choices, I focused solely on the

For those of us old enough to remember the time before digital ubiquity, we might recall how communities were primarily formed in person. I know over a decade ago that I could not have imagined being a part of a community that was built in a digital space. And yet here I am, finding that

In today’s chaotic world where our attention is fragmented and everything seems to move at warp speed, the concept of longevity—living a long, healthy life—is becoming more prevalent. As science continues to extend our understanding of aging and health, it’s clear that the secret to longevity isn’t found solely in medical advancements, but in how

From my nascent years as a movement professional, I have embraced education as a powerful means to build my own skills, critical thinking, and curiosity. I was raised by parents who valued education and inquiry, and the pursuit of knowledge was instilled in me and my siblings. When people ask how the LYT method is

Almost three decades ago, I began my journey as a licensed physical therapist and yoga teacher. For several years, I approached these two jobs individually by wearing different metaphorical hats; yoga seemed to be presented as an almost religious practice that was held to a code that you could not question or modify. I taught

by Lara Heimann, PT and Founder of LYT Creating LYT was truly a calling, the ultimate ‘vocation’, when one feels deeply committed and motivated by a sense of purpose. From my early years of crawling and playing with my two triplet brothers, my background has been rooted in explorative movement and curiosity. With age, I

by Lara Heimann, PT and Founder of LYT In a world filled with fitness trends and workout fads, one cornerstone remains true: strength training. Beyond the pursuit of beautiful muscles, strength training offers many benefits that go far beyond aesthetics. From improving overall health to enhancing daily functionality, strength training is an essential ingredient for