Yoga Medicine

By: Tiffany Cruikshank L.Ac MAOM | Founder of Yoga Medicine®
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  • This show was created to educate and empower yoga students and teachers to use yoga therapeutically to optimize experiences, communities and resilience. Our methods are based on a deep understanding of anatomy, physiology and the integration of modern science and research with traditional practices and experience. We believe research is just as precious as experience and we believe in the human potential for change and greatness. Our goal is to help you learn the owners manual of your unique body/mind and so we offer this as a free resource to anyone interested in optimizing their health and wellbeing. SUBSCRIBE TO YOGA MEDICINE ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3aWW3XO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://YogaMedicine.com ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TiffanyCruikshankYoga INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yoga_medicine TWITTER: https://twitter.com/yoga_medicine LINKEDIN: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/yoga-medicine PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/tiffanyyoga
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  • 122 Estrogen Effects on Muscle: Research Roundup

    122 Estrogen Effects on Muscle: Research Roundup
    Nov 7 2024

    Today hosts Tiffany and Katja discuss recent research on estrogen’s effects on muscle. This is a hot topic at the moment, so in this episode, we share the importance of understanding the background of our hormones and the effect of estrogen on areas like muscle mass, neuromuscular activation, and recovery.

    Listen in to learn how the effects of estrogen are being studied in research and the different ways that estrogen impacts our muscular tissues.

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    Show Notes:
    • Background on estrogen’s relationship with fascia and tissue [1:59]
    • How is the effect of estrogen on muscle being studied [3:31]
    • Different types of estrogen [8:38]
    • Impact of estrogen on muscles specifically [9:43]
    • Importance of individuality when working with women’s bodies [16:29]
    • Impact of estrogen on strength on a molecular level [19:03]
    • Ways that estrogen impacts recovery [24:26]
    • Takeaways [33:41]

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    Links Mentioned:
    • Watch this episode on YouTube
    • Traditional Chinese Medicine Yoga Teacher Training
    • Female Health Yoga Teacher Training
    • Traditional Chinese Medicine + Female Health Yoga Teacher Training | Tulum, Mexico – March 23-30, 2025
    • Yoga for Athletes Yoga Teacher Training
    • Connect with Katja Bartsch:

    Facebook | Instagram | Kalamana Yoga | Yoga Medicine® Online Guest Teacher

    You can learn more about this episode, and see the full show notes at YogaMedicine.com/podcast-122.

    And you can find out more about insider tips, online classes or information on our teacher trainings at YogaMedicine.com.

    To support our work, please leave us a 5 star review with your feedback on iTunes/Apple Podcasts.
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    41 mins
  • 121 Yoga Sutras for Modern Life: Community Conversations with Diane Malaspina PhD

    121 Yoga Sutras for Modern Life: Community Conversations with Diane Malaspina PhD
    Oct 24 2024

    We all know that yoga is much more than a physical practice; it is underpinned by a framework of philosophy that is centuries old. But as a yoga teacher, you may or may not have incorporated this theoretical understanding into daily action - or helped your students do so.

    So today we talk about the practical application of some key yoga sutras with returning guest Diane Malaspina PhD. In this episode, Diane helps host Rachel appreciate how three of Patanjali's sutras apply to the challenges we face in daily modern life.

    Listen in as we discuss the balancing act we must manage to realize any important long term goals, and how self-compassion can be a powerful tool for connection.

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    Show Notes:
    • Defining the yoga sutras [3:16]
    • What yoga philosophy teaches us about the nature of life [6:58]
    • Committed practice (abhyasa) & non-attachment (vairagya) [10:54]
    • Rolf Gates’ definition of abhyasa [14:35]
    • Another definition of sutras 1:12-1:16 – “Trust the Process” [19:42]
    • Ahimsa as a counter to fear & polarization [30:36]
    • The change begins with us; self-compassion leads to connection [35:07]
    • Boundaries as a sustainable balance to Ahimsa [48:15]
    • More resources & Diane’s Yoga Medicine courses [51:02]

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    Links Mentioned:
    • Watch this episode on YouTube
    • Inside the Yoga Sutras – The Path to Freedom Online Course
    • Exploring the Yamas through Meditation & Practice Online Course
    • Join Diane LIVE & IN-PERSON for the Yoga Medicine® Resilience Retreat from Nov 2nd – 3rd in Santa Rosa, CA
    • Suggested reading:
      • Meditations from the Mat, Rolf Gates
      • The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Chip Hartranft
      • The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Swami Satchidananda
      • Inside the Yoga Sutras, Jaganath Carrera
      • Kristin Neff, Self Compassion Journaling
    • Previous Yoga Medicine® Podcast Episodes with Diane Malaspina PhD:
      • 04: Find Ease in Uncertainty
      • 31: The Power of Intention
      • 57: Drishti, the Potency of Our Focus – Research Roundup
    • Connect with Diane Malaspina:

    Facebook | Instagram | Diane Malaspina

    You can learn more about this episode, and see the full show notes at YogaMedicine.com/podcast-121.

    And you can find out more about insider tips, online classes or information on our teacher trainings at YogaMedicine.com.

    To support our work, please leave us a 5 star review with your feedback on iTunes/Apple Podcasts.
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    55 mins
  • 120 Neck Pain Hidden Contributors

    120 Neck Pain Hidden Contributors
    Oct 10 2024
    Today hosts Tiffany and Rachel talk about the all-too-common complaint of neck pain and its hidden contributors. We discuss local sources of neck tension, explain the importance of the thoracic spine and shoulder complex, and dive into more subtle influences like posture, the nervous system, and even breath mechanics. Listen in to learn a well-rounded approach for generalized neck pain relief. — Show Notes: Myriad potential reasons for generalized neck issues [00:47]A good starting place: stretches or strengthening for the neck itself [2:36]Differentiate between neighboring muscles in neck tension [3:44]Mixed signals around the cue “shoulders back and down” [6:39]Shoulder mechanics as a solution for neck pain [11:06]Posture and neck pain [12:53]More subtle influences on neck pain: stress, living in the future [15:37]MFR favorites for stress relief [18:37]Addressing the posterior shoulder and chest opening [21:56]Core and hip stability as a hidden influence on the neck [23:54]The place for targeted neck strengthening work [26:46The role of thoracic mobility, respiratory function, and the jaw [30:55]Summing up: Start gently and work indirectly [33:46]Relevant Yoga Medicine Online classes [39:19]Relevant Yoga Medicine Teacher Training options [41:14] — Links Mentioned: Watch this episode on YouTubeYoga Medicine® Teacher Trainings: Spine Anatomy, Dysfunction & ApplicationShoulder Anatomy, Dysfunction & ApplicationMyofascial ReleaseNervous System & RestorativePranayama Yoga Medicine® Online Classes mentioned: Neck FixRegulate Neck PainNeck Resilience, Isometrics & HeadstandFast-Track to ZenNeck, Shoulder & Upper-Back FavoritesMobilize Your Shoulders, Release Your NeckSpine Series 3: Head & Neck Awareness You can learn more about this episode, and see the full show notes at YogaMedicine.com/podcast-120. And you can find out more about insider tips, online classes or information on our teacher trainings at YogaMedicine.com. To support our work, please leave us a 5 star review with your feedback on iTunes/Apple Podcasts.
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    45 mins

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