Lara Heimann, PT

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, […]

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

Even though I live in a bit of a LYT movement bubble, I’m still surprised by how often outdated yoga cues and movements continue to be taught.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

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

In my menopausal journey, I have investigated wellness tips to integrate into my routine with the endeavor to fortify my body and energy against some of the effects of aging. Bone density is a huge topic/worry for menopausal women since our hormonal changes contribute to a greater chance of weakening bone, which can lead to

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