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Recovery has been teaching me a lot lately.Last month, I sprained my ankle playing tennis. It was one of those moments t...
13/03/2026

Recovery has been teaching me a lot lately.

Last month, I sprained my ankle playing tennis. It was one of those moments that immediately interrupts momentum… not just physically, but mentally.

There’s frustration in suddenly having to slow down, especially when movement is something you love & rely on.

What stood out to me during that process wasn’t just the healing itself, but what my body was communicating along the way.

Subtle shifts in timing. Changes in how effort landed. Signals about what felt supportive once the work was done.

Paying attention to those cues reshaped how movement felt when I returned to it. What I experienced as more responsive & more considered.

From an athletic & therapeutic lens, recovery carries information.

It reflects how training is landing, how stress is being absorbed, & how resilient the system feels beneath the surface.

When I stay attuned to those signals, my relationship to movement becomes more adaptable & sustainable over time.

My experience shape how I think about supporting athletes, both in performance & longevity. The space between efforts holds just as much insight as the effort itself.

I’ll be exploring this more in Yoga Medicine’s Yoga for Athletes Training Online this April, looking at how movement, recovery, and awareness come together to support long-term strength & resilience.

There’s something worth noticing in how your body recovers.

https://yogamedicine.com/product/yoga-for-athletes-teacher-training-online/

When did getting older become something we’re supposed to fear?During Women’s History Month, I find myself thinking less...
11/03/2026

When did getting older become something we’re supposed to fear?

During Women’s History Month, I find myself thinking less about milestones & more about depth.

The kind that comes from lived experience & from staying with yourself through transition.

Each year, I feel less interested in performing who I think I should be & more rooted in who I actually am.

For me, this comes with a deeper comfort in my own skin, alongside clearer boundaries & fewer apologies.

A steadier sense of what matters. ❤️

There’s a kind of wisdom that comes from shedding what no longer fits.

This month feels like a chance to honor & celebrate that: not just the women who changed history, but the quieter evolution happening inside so many of us.

I’m curious… what has deepened for you as you’ve grown?

What feels more grounded, more real, or more you than it used to?

28/02/2026

When was the last time you paused long enough to listen to the part of you that already knows how to meet this moment?

I recently recorded a meditation called ‘Wise Self’ that begins simply: settling into the body, softening the breath, & tuning in to the current state of your heart. ❤️

From there, I invite you to connect with the calm, wise, compassionate presence within yourself and to experience what it feels like to see, feel, & respond from that place.

I’m always struck by how insight can arrive quietly when there’s space for it.

Felt more than analyzed.
Sensed in the body as much as the mind.

If you’re moving through uncertainty or transition, this practice might offer a steady place to land.

I’d love to know what you notice if you try it.

https://yogamedicine.com/video_library/wise-self-meditation-audio-only/

When was the last time you noticed how you arrive in your body?Not how flexible you feel.Not how strong. But the quality...
27/02/2026

When was the last time you noticed how you arrive in your body?

Not how flexible you feel.
Not how strong.

But the quality of your attention when you first slow down.

For me, practice often begins there. With awareness, before anything changes or improves.

When you meet yourself at the beginning of practice or the day, what do you notice before you try to change anything?

26/02/2026

Lately I’ve been thinking about strength as a form of care… something that supports how we move, carry, stabilize, and show up in our bodies day to day.

This practice came from that place.

‘Love Those Arms (& Core)’ focuses on upper-body strength while keeping everything connected through the core, breath, and movement quality.

The work is deliberate & adaptable, with space to choose the load, the pace, and the level of challenge that feels appropriate for you in that moment.

What I love about this style of training is how much awareness it builds.

You can start to feel how your body organizes itself, how stability travels through the center, and how strength becomes more accessible when movements are coordinated & intentional.

The sensations are real (I promise you’ll feel your arms, shoulders, & core working 😉) but what I hope stays with you is your sense of capability.

The kind that carries over into daily life, especially when things feel heavy, awkward, or unpredictable.

If you take this class on YMO: https://yogamedicine.com/video_library/love-those-arms-core/ let it be a chance to move with curiosity & appreciation for what your body already does well, while giving it new information to grow from (don’t forget to do same number of reps on both sides!).

I’d love to hear how it feels in your body ❤️

25/02/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions I still see around myofascial release is the idea that fascia is something we “break up” with pressure or force.
Fascia is an intelligent, adaptive tissue. 🤓

It responds to load, to time, to hydration, & very much to the nervous system.

When we apply too much intensity too quickly, the body often registers that as a threat.

The response is bracing, guarding, & increased tone.

Real change tends to happen when we slow down.

Sustained input, steady breath, & awareness give the tissue space to respond. They also give the nervous system a signal of safety.

When those two processes align, we begin to see meaningful shifts in mobility, resilience, & long-standing tension patterns.

In our Myofascial Release Training Online, we spend time understanding how fascia behaves & why certain approaches are more effective than others.

You’ll learn over 100 techniques, and more importantly, how to apply them with discernment… whether you’re teaching group classes, working one-on-one, or supporting injury recovery.

If you’re interested in deepening your understanding of fascia & learning how to work with it in a thoughtful, effective way, you can find the details through here: https://yogamedicine.com/product/myofascial-release-training-online/

What would a meaningful day actually look like for you?Not a perfect one or a productive one. Just one that feels aligne...
25/02/2026

What would a meaningful day actually look like for you?

Not a perfect one or a productive one.

Just one that feels aligned when you’re living it.

I find that the sense of ‘meaningful’ is often shaped in small choices: how you begin your morning, how you speak to yourself, how present you are in ordinary moments.

A little reflection at the start of the day doesn’t change everything… but it can change how you move through what’s already there.

What helps your days feel meaningful lately?

24/02/2026

This is one of those practices I come back to again and again when my body feels a little stagnant or my energy feels out of wack.

‘Ready for Your Day / Night: Circulate & Lubricate’ is a short, dynamic flow designed to gently move fluid through the joints, tissues, & spine.

The focus is on easy, continuous movement intended to help the body feel more spacious & responsive without asking for intensity or deep effort (ie- great pre-train/lift/sport or anytime you need to move/circulate)

We start with simple self–myofascial release for the back & then move into slow, rhythmic patterns that explore the spine, hips, shoulders, & rib cage from multiple angles.

The movements are meant to feel exploratory & adaptable, with breath guiding the pace.

This kind of flow supports the natural thixotropic quality of connective tissue, which responds beautifully to gentle movement.

As you move, you might notice how your body tends to feel more fluid, more available, & more at ease (this is my wish for you!).

It’s a practice that fits easily into the beginning of the day, the middle of a long stretch of sitting, or the transition into evening.

I love how giving myself few minutes of thoughtful movement can shift how my body organizes itself & how my breath moves.

Take it in whatever way feels supportive for you, and notice what changes as things start to circulate again.

Link to practice with me: https://yogamedicine.com/all-classes/! Let me know when you like to use this one. ❤️

Do you ever notice how easily your own wellbeing gets pushed aside? Kinda like that kettle over there on my countertop 😉...
23/02/2026

Do you ever notice how easily your own wellbeing gets pushed aside? Kinda like that kettle over there on my countertop 😉

I sometimes catch myself assuming I’ll get to myself later… after everything else is handled.

But I’ve noticed that tending to my own needs is what allows me to stay present, grounded, and responsive in the first place. ❤️

When I feel resourced, my capacity to care, listen, and connect expands naturally.

And it doesn’t look the same every day.

Some days it’s movement. Other days it’s rest, boundaries, nourishment, or simply slowing down enough to notice what’s being asked.

I’m curious, what’s one small way you’ll offer yourself kindness this week?

20/02/2026

I’ve learned to appreciate the days when my body feels stiff or tight. Not because they’re comfortable, but because they ask me to listen.

When sensation is distinct, even small movements offer information. Subtle shifts become meaningful. Awareness sharpens.

This short practice grew out of that kind of day… an invitation to notice what’s there without trying to change it too quickly.

We’re working gently with connective tissue through slow, continuous movement, which can influence how layers respond and how movement feels over time.

If that resonates, the full Fluid Flow to Melt Tension practice is on Yoga Medicine Online: https://yogamedicine.com/video_library/fluid-flow-to-melt-tension/

If you give it a try, I’m curious what you notice: stiffness, ease, sensation, nothing at all… it all counts!

19/02/2026

One of the biggest upgrades to my tennis game didn’t come from hitting more balls… it came from how I condition my body off the court.

Yoga conditioning has helped me build:
-> rotational strength without rigidity
-> better force transfer through the trunk & hips
-> tissue resilience that holds up to repetitive load
-> recovery strategies that actually support performance

Tennis demands quick acceleration, deceleration, & force transmission through connective tissue (not just “strong muscles”).

Conditioning through yoga lets me train strength, coordination, & awareness together, so when I’m on the court, my body responds instead of compensates.

This is why I don’t separate yoga from sport. 

When it’s done well, it supports performance, not just flexibility.

Spoiler… you don’t have to be on the court to reap the benefits of yoga conditioning. 

Click the link in my bio to check out the Yoga Medicine Online library full of so many dynamic & fun yoga conditioning classes… I think you might like what you find. 😉

What is it that we actually carry with us as we move through the world?The choices we make, the care we extend, the inte...
18/02/2026

What is it that we actually carry with us as we move through the world?

The choices we make, the care we extend, the integrity we practice when no one is watching…

I’ve always felt that yoga functions as a kind of rehearsal space for that.

A place where thought, breath, and action get a chance to line up, even if only for a moment.

I’m curious what this brings up for you:
What actions feel most true to who you’re becoming lately?

Quiet shifts count too 😉

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Tiffany Cruikshank, L.Ac, MAOM

Tiffany is the founder of Yoga Medicine, a community of teachers focused on fusing anatomy & western medicine with traditional yoga practices to serve the medical communities. She’s trained thousands of teachers around the world, has graced the cover of over 15 magazines, is a regularly featured expert in many major media outlets, the author of 2 books and has over 150 classes on various topics on YogaGlo.com. With her background in Acupuncture & Sports Medicine, Tiffany has worked with professional athletes & celebrities, run her own clinics, and created & ran the Acupuncture program at Nike WHQ in addition to teaching yoga there. Tiffany also founded & runs 2 nonprofits, one conducts research on yoga’s therapeutic benefits and the other supports a shelter for women rescued from trafficking in Delhi, India.