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De: 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© 2025 Yoga Medicine® All Rights Reserved Enfermedades Físicas Hygiene & Healthy Living
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  • 138 Yoga During Pregnancy: Community Conversations with Allie Geer

    138 Yoga During Pregnancy: Community Conversations with Allie Geer
    Jun 19 2025
    Today’s episode dives into the vital topic of yoga during pregnancy and beyond. Host Rachel connects with Allie Geer, a Yoga Medicine Therapeutic Specialist and Biodynamic Cranial Sacral Therapist whose specialties include pre- and post-natal yoga. In this episode, we discuss what it looks like to create space for both mother and baby in yoga classes, plus the impact of changes in circulation, centre of gravity, and soft tissue laxity. Listen in to learn what to keep in mind when practicing yoga during and after pregnancy, the vital importance of community, and how teachers can help pregnant and postpartum students feel welcome and supported in class. — Show Notes: Practicing group yoga classes while pregnant [3:50] A key question: is this creating space for me and baby? [5:22] How to recruit extra support from props, walls, or teacher [6:47] Heated & fast-moving flows [8:25] Centre of gravity changes and standing balance [10:45] Relaxin and increased ligamentous flexibility [11:27] Lying on your back; implications for the vena cava [16:01] The importance of community [21:06] Breath work, bandhas, and upper body strength [24:51] Yoga postpartum [29:56] Planning a dedicated postpartum class [34:42] Practicing group classes postpartum [40:04] Working with diastasis recti; favorite deep core practices [42:17] Final takeaways and resources [47:30] — Links Mentioned: Watch this episode on YouTubePrenatal Myofascial Release Online CourseFor relevant Yoga Medicine® Online classes, use the search categories “Prenatal” or “Postnatal”Connect with Allie Geer: Instagram | Allie Geer Flow | Yoga Medicine® Online Guest Teacher You can learn more about this episode, and see the full show notes at YogaMedicine.com/podcast-138. 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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    51 m
  • 137 Funk'tional Nutrition: Expert Insights with Erin Holt

    137 Funk'tional Nutrition: Expert Insights with Erin Holt
    Jun 5 2025

    An estimated 50 million Americans live with an autoimmune disorder, and women are twice as likely to be affected as men. Yet diagnosis and treatment can be challenging when taking a solely Western medical approach.

    Today’s guest is The Functional Nutritionist, Erin Holt. She has dedicated her life to helping those with autoimmune disorders find their way back to full health, taking a research-based whole-person approach.

    In this episode, we discuss the major triggers of autoimmune disorders and the current limitations of Western medicine. Listen to learn the key role a multi-disciplinary team can play, and the power of food as medicine.

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    Show Notes:
    • Erin’s personal experience with autoimmune disorder [2:29]
    • Theories on why women are more affected by autoimmune disorders [5:01]
    • Different autoimmune conditions and potential for remission [7:28]
    • Six major triggers of immune disregulation [16:06]
    • Holistic approach to health: working with a multi-disciplinary team [22:00]
    • Three phases of autoimmune disorder [25:43]
    • Key signs of undiagnosed autoimmune disorder [27:32]
    • Challenges with the Western medical approach [34:46]
    • After autoimmune diagnosis: a whole-person approach [39:00]
    • Nutritional support for autoimmune disorder: where to start [44:57]
    • The Wahlz Protocol [47:08]
    • Gluten, dairy, eggs, soy [49:05]
    • Food sensitivity testing vs elimination diets [50:05]
    • Final takeaways and resources from Erin [53:21]

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    Links Mentioned:
    • Watch this episode on YouTube
    • Hear Tiffany on The Funk’tional Nutrition Podcast
    • Yoga Medicine® Podcast Episode 112: Yoga & Autoimmune Conditions
    • Connect with Erin Holt, integrative nutritionist:

    Facebook | Instagram | The Funk’tional Nutritionist

    You can learn more about this episode and see the full show notes at YogaMedicine.com/podcast-137.

    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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    59 m
  • 136 Yoga Nidra: Community Conversations with Caroline Wybar

    136 Yoga Nidra: Community Conversations with Caroline Wybar
    May 22 2025

    Most of us have heard of, and even practiced, Yoga Nidra. But it holds a certain mystique that means we might not know as much about it as we think.

    Today, host Rachel dives into this topic with returning guest and 1000-hr Yoga Medicine Therapeutic Specialist Caroline Wybar. Caroline unpacks some of the misconceptions around Yoga Nidra and offers her tips for both students and teachers of this guided relaxation practice.

    Listen in for more on Caroline’s upcoming Online Yoga Nidra Teacher Training, to learn about relaxation-induced anxiety and hear tips for staying awake during Yoga Nidra… if you want to!

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    Show Notes:
    • Is Yoga Nidra an ancient practice? [2:58]
    • Does “authentic” Yoga Nidra require a set sequence of techniques? [8:13]
    • Can Yoga Nidra replace sleep? [12:09]
    • Must Yoga Nidra be done in Savasana? [14:59]
    • Can Yoga Nidra cultivate Delta brain waves? [17:06]
    • Yoga Nidra frees us from the pressures of time [20:47]
    • How Caroline found her way to Yoga Nidra [28:03]
    • Challenges for Yoga Nidra students [34:34]
    • Who is Yoga Nidra for, and not for? [38:31]
    • Teaching Yoga Nidra: script or no script? [42:06]
    • Teaching Yoga Nidra: leaving space for silence [49:03]
    • Upcoming Yoga Medicine Yoga Nidra training live online [50:32]

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    Links Mentioned:
    • Watch this episode on YouTube
    • Yoga Nidra Teacher Training
    • Yoga Medicine Podcast Episode 68: Approaches to Anxiety
    • Birch, J., & Hargreaves, J. (2015). Yoganidrā: an understanding of the history and context. The Luminescent. https://www.theluminescent.org/2015/01/yoganidra.html
    • Connect with Caroline Wybar:

    Facebook | Instagram | Caroline Wybar Yoga | Yoga Medicine® Online Guest Teacher

    You can learn more about this episode and see the full show notes at YogaMedicine.com/podcast-136.

    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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    56 m
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