Wellness Weekend | Lara Heimann, Ryan Daniel Beck, Amanda Selwyn Dance Studio

Saturday, September 27 - YOGA INTENSIVE DAY
10 a.m. -12 p.m. | Module 1
12 - 2 p.m. | Lunch
2 - 4 p.m. | Module 2

Sunday, September 28 - MOVEMENT EXPERIENCE DAY
10 a.m. - 11:15 p.m. - Transformative Yoga Practice with Lara Heimann
11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. | Body Art, Physical Therapy Based Movement Practice with Ryan Daniel Beck
1 -2 p.m. | Lunch Break
2 -3:15 p.m. | Creative Movement Making with Amanda Selwyn
3:15 - 4:30 p.m. | Social Gathering & Mingling

Saturday, September 27, 2025 | Transform Your Yoga Practice: A LYT Yoga Intensive with Lara Heimann
Enhance your yoga teaching and practice through a physical therapy lens. Move beyond outdated cues and adopt functional anatomy wisdom which promotes movement accessibility. Discover biomechanical insights that will elevate your practice and teaching, making them more effective, sustainable and relatable. This is a fresh and smart perspective that just makes sense and is fun!

Module 1: Core and Spine (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.)- Dive deep into the center of the body- the core and spine- and learn how to better support your movement for more freedom and fun!
Lunch Break 2 - 4 p.m.
Module 2: Hips and Shoulders (2 - 4 p.m.) - These ball and socket joints give us amazing mobility but are often strained when yoga poses are performed without preparation or functional integrity. You will gain an enhanced understanding of how to practice with stability and mobility to practice well for today and decades to come!

Sunday, September 28, 2025 | Movement Experience Day
This collaborative experience features renowned physical therapist and yoga teacher Lara Heiman, the innovative creator of the LYT Method, alongside Ryan Daniel Beck, director of bodyART Training Studios, who will present a transformative PTBT (Physical Therapy Based Training) movement experience. Attendees will also enjoy a captivating workshop led by Amanda Selwyn from the Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre. Focused on injury prevention, sustainable movement, longevity, and pain reduction, this day will promote somatic exploration and holistic well-being.

Schedule:

• Transformative Yoga Practice with Lara Heimann | 10am - 11:15 a.m.
• Body Art, Physical Therapy Based Movement Practice with Ryan Daniel Beck | 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
• Lunch Break
• Creative Movement Making with Amanda Selwyn | 2 - 3:15 p.m.
• Social Gathering & Mingling 3:15 - 4:30 p.m.

Location: Amanda Selwyn Dance Studio, 412 Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10013 Join us at the brand new Amanda Selwyn Dance Studio in downtown Manhattan. Accessible by subway (close to the NRW, 1, ACE, 6, and JZ trains). At the corner of Broadway and Canal street.

Lara Heimann is an internationally recognized yoga pioneer, Physical Therapist, and founder of the LYT Method®—a revolutionary approach to movement that integrates yoga, physical therapy, and functional movement. With a mission to help people move better, live pain-free, and optimize their well-being, Lara has trained thousands of students and teachers across 50+ countries. Her method, rooted in movement science and sustainable alignment, empowers individuals to build strength, prevent injury, and enhance longevity. A sought-after expert in wellness and longevity, Lara has been featured in The Today Show, Inside Edition, Good Housekeeping, Shape, Well+Good, and more. She leads workshops worldwide and advocates for movement accessibility through initiatives like NYC’s Department of Transportation’s city-wide yoga events. With a deep commitment to holistic health, sustainability, and aging gracefully, Lara’s work continues to transform lives by redefining how we move and live.
https://lytyoga.com
https://www.instagram.com/lara.heimann/
https://www.instagram.com/lytmethod/

Originally from Los Angeles, Ryan Daniel Beck had an extensive performing career dancing for Beyoncé, Black Eyed Peas, MOMIX, MTV and more. He has produced and directed content for ABC, BC/EFA, Good Morning America, Celebrity Cruises, and Hard Rock Cafe, among others. As a movement facilitator, he has traveled to over 30 countries and is on faculty at the world famous Joffrey Ballet and is the director of bodyART Studios. https://www.bodyart-studios.com/

Amanda Selwyn (Artistic Director/Choreographer) founded Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre/Notes in Motion in 2000 and in 25 seasons, has directed over 125 productions, developed a network of artists, and created Notes in Motion’s dance education program. Amanda recently taught workshops at Peridance, a Residency at Hofstra University, New Women, New York, the New York Gender Conference, and a Choreography Master Class at Temple University. Amanda teaches dance and theatre to New York City children and has been on faculty at The Brearley School, Brooklyn Friends School, Beit Rabban School, Solomon Schechter School, and the New Acting Company. She has taught dance composition and technique at the Berkshire Institute for Music and Art and taught dance and theatre in Israel at the Israel Museum, English Village, and the Arad Community Center. Amanda led the workshops “Accessing Inspiration for Dance-Making” and "Teaching a Choreographic Process" at the 3 NYC Arts-in-Education Roundtable's Face to Face conferences. Amanda has a 500-hour yoga teacher's certification from Laughing Lotus Yoga Center in NYC and teaches yoga privately and at Crunch Gym in NYC. She has a Masters from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts in performance studies and a B.S. from Northwestern University in theatre, women's studies, and dance.