Priority Traffic Podcast

Ep. 51 | Movement as Medicine w/ Laura Heiman Priority Traffic Podcast

Your body is your home, carrying everything from your spirit to your past experiences—and through conscious movement, you can transform both your physical capabilities and mental clarity. In this illuminating conversation with physical therapist and yoga instructor Laura Heiman, we explore the revolutionary LYT Method that combines neurodevelopmental training, physical therapy techniques, and yoga principles to create a comprehensive approach to wellness.Laura shares the fascinating origin story of her methodology, which emerged from her work with a professor who suffered a massive stroke at 42. After helping him progress from wheelchair-bound to walking and climbing stairs, she realized these same developmental movement patterns could benefit everyone, regardless of their current physical condition. The LYT Method addresses the compensation patterns and suboptimal posture we've all developed through our modern, sedentary lifestyles.At the heart of Laura's approach is the "Triple S" alignment technique—focusing on the skull, scapula (shoulder blades), and sacrum. When properly aligned, these three points create an efficient energy pathway through the body, preventing the "energy leaks" that manifest as unexplained headaches, fatigue, poor stress management, and random soreness. We explore proper breathing mechanics, with Laura teaching a transformative technique of "breathing into your back" that engages the diaphragm and helps regulate the nervous system.For firefighters and first responders, this method offers particular benefits. The mindful movement practices create pathways for improved stress management, injury prevention, and mental clarity. Even more profound is how these techniques can help process difficult experiences and emotions that might otherwise be suppressed. As Laura explains, "Movement is not just a way of cultivating energy and making us feel more vital, but it is a way of also processing the things that are harder, that we carry."Ready to transform your relationship with movement and reclaim your energy? Visit lityoga.com to learn more about Laura's approach and try her special offer of 5 weeks for $5.Please reach out if you are struggling, have questions about a topic or need support in some fashion. Support the showPlease Like, share, follow, and subscribe! Linktree YouTube Instagram Facebook Priority Traffic Podcast on Apple Podcast If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.orgmusic by audionautix.com
  1. Ep. 51 | Movement as Medicine w/ Laura Heiman
  2. Ep. 50 | The Fire Inside: Healing the Helpers w/ Destiny Morris
  3. Ep. 049 | Stress to Strength: How First Responders Can Thrive Under Pressure
  4. Ep. 048 | Flow Rope: Your Guide to Mindful Movement and Strength
  5. Ep. 047 | Understanding Operator Lag and Tactical Dip for Firefighters
  6. Ep. 046 | Transformative Insights on Emotional Growth and Healing w/ Nate Langley
  7. Ep. 045 | Revolutionizing Balance: The Power of Spin Training w/ Sheila Thelen
  8. Ep. 044 | The Firefighter's Path to Peak Performance w/ Ryan Provencher
  9. The Journey of Self-Leadership – Episode 1 of The Leadership Exchange Series
  10. Ep. 043 | Maximize Firefighter Performance with Eric Haskins

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Chris Warden

Welcome to the Priority Traffic Podcast: Exploring Human Performance and Wellness

Hi there! I’m Chris Warden, a firefighter and a passionate student of health and wellness. Join me on this journey as I investigate, discuss, and explore the human performance side of wellness.

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