Many people know Jessica Hendy from Broadway, where she’s best known for playing Grizabella in “CATS.” But Jessica is getting ready to launch a one-woman show about her own struggles — which she shares with us today.

Jessica opens up about a show business career challenges, dealing with rejection, and building self-confidence. She also dives into her experience with mental illness and the struggle that turned into her memoir and one-woman play.

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com

Resources:

• jesshendy.com
• Instagram: @jesshendy
• Buy tickets to "Walking with Bubbles"

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Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them!

Your questions:

• Lately, when I get up into a handstand and nearly fall out, reaching my right arm forwards, I find myself having better balance in this awkward right arm forward diagonal position and can hold it there long. I know this probably isn’t correct or good for the body. What do you think might be causing this, and how do you correct it?
• My hands are cupped, and I can’t get them flat. Any suggestions?
• Pain around the ilium: What can make it worse or better?
• I have bone spurs in my low back. Is the movement the same as with bulging discs and arthritis?
• Are there any stretches or movements that I can do to keep the knees mobile?

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com

Do you have a question?

• DM me on Instagram: @lara.heimann
• Email me at [email protected]

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It is so valuable for us to find tranquility in our daily lives, and getting clarity of mind and being agile in our movement helps us be more tranquil in our body. Listen for some tips for helping you find more tranquility every day.

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com

Resources:

• Instagram: @lara.heimann

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Dr. Alison Kay is an energy medicine practitioner, author, speaker, holistic life coach, master meditator, and founder of Vibrational Upgrade, a system to apply your magic and get what you desire. Born in the West and studying medicine in the East for over a decade, she brings so much wisdom and experience to her practice.

Alison has a way of talking about energy in a way that’s grounded and backed up by science and evidence. This is not the woo-woo stuff we’re used to hearing. She shares as much of the why as she does the how and gives a clear path to harnessing your energy for the better.

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com

Resources:

• vibrationalupgrade.com
• @dr.alisonjkay
• Read: "What If There's Nothing Wrong?"
• Read: "Reasonable Dragons"
• Read: "Vibrational UPgrade"

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Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them!

Your questions:

• What do you think about custom shoe inserts?
• Can right-sided low back hip, upper hamstring, scapula, and trapezius pain all be related?
• Tips for down dog at the wall?
• What do you think of inversion tables for back pain?
• Do percussive massage guns work?
• Is it okay to do LYT™ with a history of hip dislocation? What should I look out for?
• I’ve had twelve years of SI pain from yoga seated twists. Poses to modify, avoid, and how to strengthen?

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com

Do you have a question?

• DM me on Instagram: @lara.heimann
• Email me at [email protected]

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We all need a little more “WOOHOO” in our relationships! Whether those are friendships, family, or wherever else you find yourself needing some positive emotions in your life. We can all elevate ourselves and our relationships by being actively supportive to each other.

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com

Resources:

• Instagram: @lara.heimann

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Colleen Patrick-Goudreau is a recognized thought leader on the culinary, social, ethical, and practical aspects of living compassionately and healthfully. Her compassionate living philosophy is propelling plant-based eating into the mainstream and forever changing the way we regard animals.

We talk about what brought her to veganism, the biggest obstacles others face in confronting animal cruelty, and why being joyful as a vegan is actually helpful to the cause.

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com

Resources:

• joyfulvegan.com
• Instagram: @joyfulvegan

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Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them!

Your questions:

• How do you prevent the upper traps from overfiring in down dog with the arms overloaded?
• Can you discuss your take on belly breathing vagus nerve pelvic floor pressure?
• Does the plyo work you incorporate have the same effect on cartilage as running?
• Any advice for tabletop swings?
• Any thoughts about starting PT through telehealth without a physical exam first?
• What’s your favorite part about teaching?

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com

Do you have a question?

• DM me on Instagram: @lara.heimann
• Email me at [email protected]

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There are still so many things in our lives that are out of our control. And in times like this, it’s important to look at what we can control, what’s really important to us, and make those non-negotiable. Let’s talk about some non-negotiables that everyone should consider and how to protect them in your life.

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com

Resources:

• Instagram: @lara.heimann

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Calvin Tucker goes by “Black Noah” on Instagram, a moniker he adopted after becoming a huge animal rescuer and advocate. He owns four rescue cats, helps feed a hundred cats every week, has TNRed (Trap-Neuter-Return) over 650 cats, and found homes for over 140 cats.

You wouldn’t guess it from that bio, but growing up, Calvin always hated cats. Then, one day after leaving work, he found a little grey kitten sitting by his car and something inside of him changed. That cat was Henry, the first of four kittens that Calvin would wind up adopting and the reason for everything he does today.

He talks about colony management of feral cats, a day in his life, and how you can support animal rescue efforts.

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com

Resources:

• Instagram: @blacknoah1
• Donate to Calvin's animal rescue

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