by Ashley Newton, PT, DPT The average age of onset of menopause is 51 years old. Perimenopause begins in the 40s and continues into the late 50s. Menopause occurs when the menstrual cycle ends permanently due to the decrease in ovarian oocytes as a natural result of the aging process. Given that the pelvic […]
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PT Corner with Friends
The Pelvic Floor And Menopause
By Guest Author
Mar 22, 2023
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PT Corner with Friends
Shoulder Health for the Yogi
By Guest Author
Mar 16, 2023
by Thalia Wynne, PT, DPT, AT, RYT Yogi’s have a special relationship with their shoulders. How many times do you actively remind yourself “I’m fine” after the 12th chaturanga or holding your arms in warrior 2 for what feels like an eternity. We definitely know what it means to feel the burn when […]
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PT Corner with Friends
The Role of Physical Therapy After A Stroke
By Sarah Kingsley
Mar 9, 2023
by Sarah Apple Kingsley, pt, dpt You might be familiar with the term “Stroke” from a relative, friend, or perhaps someone famous on TV experiencing this broad spectrum of medical events. The World Health Organization (WHO), defines a stroke as “rapidly developing clinical symptoms and/or signs of focal, and at times global, loss of […]
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PT Corner with Kristin Williams
Neurodevelopmental Sequence
By Kristin Williams
Mar 2, 2023
When we had a brick-and-mortar LYT NJ studio, we used to sell shirts with the phrase “Smart Yoga” on them. One day, someone asked me what that meant and I realized she probably isn’t the only one who didn’t know! What is it about the LYT Method that makes it “smart”? In my opinion, it […]
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PT Corner with Friends
What is male pelvic health and how do people know if their pelvic floor is healthy?
By Guest Author
Feb 23, 2023
by Ashley Newton, PT, DPT Immediate disclaimer: when I am referring to “male pelvic health”, I am specifically referring to the health of those folks who have a penis and biologically male anatomy. Folks that do not identify as male can and do have male anatomy and need this info too! So, the […]
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Find out more about the LYT Level 1 Teacher Training
By Rhonna Griffin
Feb 22, 2023
We sat down with Rhonna Griffin, LYT Director of Education and Programming and LYT Senior Instructor, to ask some questions about the LYT Yoga Level 1 200-Hour Teacher Training. Read on to find out more! Q: How long has the LYT Yoga Method been around and when was the first online guided LYT Yoga […]
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PT Corner with Friends
THE POSTURE DEBATE
By Guest Author
Feb 16, 2023
Posture Doesn’t Matter: What are they actually trying to say and what’s missing from this conversation by Thalia Wynne, PT, DPT, AT, RYT-200 We’ve all heard it before: Posture doesn’t matter. And here at LYT we advocate that posture DOES indeed matter. If you have gone through LYT teacher training, then you understand why […]