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Founder of Yoga Medicine, a community of teachers trained in the fusion of anatomy & western medicin

23/01/2026

🔥 Hot take: one of the most powerful wellness tools you have is your breath… and it’s completely free.

But here’s the catch no one talks about:

Once you start paying attention to your breath, you also start paying attention to yourself… your habits, your stress patterns, the places you brace without realizing it.

And that kind of awareness can be uncomfortable at first.

But it also asks for something in return: a pause, a moment of honesty, a willingness to turn inward instead of reaching for the next quick fix.

That’s often where the real resistance is. Not in the technique, but in the stillness it requires.

If you’re beginning the new year craving something more sustainable than gadgets and supplements, try starting here: one slow breath, down into the belly… and an exhale that tells your system, “I’m safe enough to soften.”

Free wellness doesn’t mean easy wellness. But it does mean you’re worth the effort. 😉

21/01/2026

What if your nervous system isn’t something to “fix,” but something to understand more intimately?

The more familiar we become with its rhythms, the easier it is to sense when our energy is being drained… and when it’s being replenished.

What would that conversation look like?

This is where yoga becomes truly therapeutic.

Where awareness, breath, & restorative practices help create an internal landscape that feels steadier, clearer, & more responsive.

If this kind of exploration speaks to you, we’ll be diving into the nervous system through science, embodiment, and restorative work in Spain this May.

A week to gather together in community to learn, unwind, and reconnect to the tools your body already carries: https://yogamedicine.com/product/nervous-system-restorative-yoga-teacher-training-module-cadiz-spain-2026/

20/01/2026

Nearly 200,000 of you… and somehow this still feels personal. ❤️

When I started sharing about yoga, movement, fascia, strength, & health on social media almost 2 decades ago, I never imagined it would grow into this.

What I hoped for (& what still matters most to me) was finding people who care about feeling their best, thinking critically, & staying curious about their bodies & lives.

Over the years, this space has become increasingly about community.

About finding people who ask thoughtful questions. Who are willing to unlearn, adapt, & evolve. Who value nuance over trends & depth over quick fixes.

If you’re here, you’re part of that. And I’m genuinely grateful.

So let’s celebrate this milestone together… not just the number, but the connections behind it.

I’d love it if you shared in the comments how you found this community or what brought you here.

Tag a friend you think belongs in this space, too. 😉

Everyone who comments and tags a friend will be entered to win a free online Yoga Medicine training of your choice (up to $1,490)... and I’ll select another handful of you to win a free online course.

This is just one small way of saying thank you for being part of this community.

This work is better because of the people in it. I’m so glad you’re here ❤️

19/01/2026

What if softening is actually a form of strength?

Softening isn’t collapse. It’s the willingness to meet yourself with less force & more awareness.

It’s the capacity to stay present as you recalibrate.

If this mantra resonates, try returning to it before practice, between tasks, or anytime your nervous system needs a reminder that ease & resilience can coexist. ❤️

16/01/2026

Winter invites us inward.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this season aligns with the Water element, the part of us that replenishes our deepest energy reserves, and is associated with our inner wisdom & the quiet strength we draw from when life asks more of us.

Water teaches us to listen beneath the noise… to honor the spaces of stillness, consolidation, & restoration that make growth possible.

If you’ve been craving more sleep, slower mornings, or gentler movement… this is your body syncing with the season, not falling behind.

This month, what would it look like to let your practice become a conversation with your energy, rather than a demand on it?

What if nourishment, rest, and reflection were the most productive things you could do right now?

14/01/2026

If you’ve ever wondered why good sleep makes your brain feel clearer, the answer might live in a system most people don’t even know they have: the glymphatic system.

The glymphatic system works like the brain’s overnight “rinse cycle,” clearing out metabolic waste, misfolded proteins, & inflammatory byproducts that build up during the day.

And here’s the wild part… it’s most active during deep sleep.

Research shows that this system relies on:
-> Rhythmic movement of cerebrospinal fluid
-> Healthy lymphatic flow through the neck
-> Calm, regulated states that support the shift into deep sleep

Which means your daily habits like breathwork, down-regulation techniques, restorative practices, even gentle movement through the neck & upper thorax can all influence how effectively your brain “cleans house.”

This is one of the reasons I love weaving therapeutic movement with nervous system work.

Supporting lymphatic & glymphatic flow isn’t just about swelling or immunity. It shapes our mental clarity, recovery, and long-term brain health.

🤓 If this fascinates you as much as it fascinates me, we’ll be exploring these systems more deeply next month in the Lymphatics Teacher Training Live Online, from the science to the practical techniques you can feel in your own body.

A chance to understand your physiology on a deeper level… and to teach from that embodied place: https://yogamedicine.com/product/lymphatic-yoga-teacher-training-online/

12/01/2026

What would shift if you gave your mind a little more quiet this month?

One of my favorite ways to reset in the new year is a simple digital detox.

Nothing extreme, just intentional space from the constant pull of screens, notifications, & noise.

Every time I do it, I’m reminded of how quickly my nervous system settles when I give it fewer things to react to…

How much more present I feel in my work & my relationships…
How much easier it becomes to hear my own thoughts again.

And honestly? It feels good to remember that I can choose how much access the world has to me at any moment.

If you’ve been craving a reset, try it with me:
-> Put your phone in another room during meals
-> Leave one hour tech-free before bed
-> Choose one day this week with no social scrolling
-> Take a walk with no phone in hand
-> Replace a “reach for your phone” moment with a breath or a stretch

Small shifts, big impact.

Here’s to tending your mind as much as your body… and making space for the kind of clarity you can feel.

09/01/2026

Self-compassion really is a practice.

Not a mood, not a personality trait. but a muscle we strengthen little by little, especially on the imperfect days.

If you’re navigating something tender, try meeting yourself the way you’d meet a close friend: with patience, curiosity, & a little extra softness (the unexpected messenger of strength).

A small shift… but one that changes everything. ❤️

07/01/2026

What if the quality of our days is shaped less by what we say… and more by how we listen?

The more I slow down, the more I notice how much life I miss when I’m racing to respond, fix, or move on to the next thing.

Today’s a gentle reminder to meet each moment & each person with presence.

A little more curiosity. A little less urgency.

A little more space to really experience what’s here. ❤️

05/01/2026

A more diverse diet nourishes a more diverse microbiome… and that diversity plays a surprisingly big role in hormone balance.

Most of us fall into a rhythm with food (hi, same 5 veggies on repeat, anyone?), and while that can still look “healthy,” it doesn’t always give our gut what it needs to thrive.

A growing body of research is showing just how much the variety of plants we eat shapes:
-> the diversity of our gut microbes
-> how efficiently we clear and process hormones
-> and how balanced we feel overall

Some microbes are easygoing and will eat anything… others are a little picky.

When we rotate our plant foods (even in small ways) we feed a wider range of those beneficial microbes.

The more diverse your gut ecosystem becomes, the more support your body has for things like hormone clearance, inflammation regulation, & metabolic health.

This doesn’t have to be an overhaul of how you eat. Sometimes it’s as simple as:
-> choosing a different green than usual
-> adding a new herb or spice
-> picking up one plant food you don’t normally buy
-> mixing up your fiber sources

Small, doable shifts → meaningful biological impact.

If this is an area you’ve been curious about, it can be a fun place to explore and experiment. No pressure, no perfection. Just giving your microbiome a little extra love. 😉

I’d love to hear what you’re trying out and how it’s going!

02/01/2026

When your brain is inflamed… everything feels harder.

Mood, focus, motivation, resilience… these aren’t just “mindset issues.”

They’re deeply physiological, shaped by what’s happening in your gut, immune system, & the biochemistry of your brain.

One of the biggest root drivers? Neuroinflammation.

Chronic stress, irregular blood sugar, sleep disruption, gut imbalance, toxin exposure… all of these can shift the brain’s chemistry, drain serotonin, overstimulate neural pathways, & make anxiety or irritability feel like they came out of nowhere.

Understanding this about cultivating agency rather than fear.

Once you know that mindset and biology work in both directions, you can start building habits that actually support your nervous system rather than inflame it.

As we step into a new year, this is the kind of change that matters. Not reinventing ourselves, but caring for the systems that help us feel grounded, clear, & more like ourselves.

Big thanks to .funktional.nutritionist for the reminder that the brain and body are always in dialogue… swipe through her slides to learn more.

Here’s to a year of supporting that connection with practices that nourish rather than deplete.

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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.