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Yoga Medicine
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…
Episodes
Yoga MedicineMotor Learning Science for Yoga: Expert Insights with Sava Papos MCEP, BSc(Ex&SportSc), BEc.
Whether the skills we aim to develop in yoga practice are physical or mental, yoga students and teachers can learn a lot from movement science. So in today's…
Yoga MedicineWomen in Yoga: Expert Insights with Firdose Moonda MA
From ritualistic roles in ancient times to the dominance of white Western women in modern asana imagery, the role of women in yoga has experienced some changes…
Yoga MedicineYoga, Life & Death: Community Conversations with Dr. Marnie Hartman
Death will inevitably touch us all, yet it's a topic many of us instinctively shrink from. In this episode, host Rachel Land is joined by returning guest Dr…
Yoga MedicineYoga-Based Interventions for Menopause: Community Conversation with Stephanie Ketter
In this episode of the Yoga Medicine Podcast, host Rachel speaks with Yoga Medicine Therapeutic Specialist Stephanie Ketter about her 1,000-hour research…
Yoga MedicineMenopause Symptom Clusters (Pre-, Peri- and Post-): Shorts
Revisit a previous episode where hosts Tiffany Cruikshank and Katja Bartsch dive into a 2025 study analyzing more than 145,000 symptom logs from nearly 4,800…
Yoga MedicineFascia Connection & Movement: Expert Insights with David Lesondak BCSI, ATSI, FST, VMT
Today's episode explores one of our favorite topics, fascia, from a fresh perspective. Host Rachel is joined by David Lesondak, Senior Structural Integrator…
Yoga MedicineStrength Training in Pre- and Post-Menopause: Research Roundup
Today on the Yoga Medicine Podcast, Tiffany Cruikshank and co-host Katja Bartsch explore the latest research on strength training during pre- and…
Yoga MedicineFascia & Flow State: Expert Insights with Fiona Stout, BA PhD
Previous episodes have explored the physical form and function of fascia and its interactions with the nervous and immune systems. Today's conversation…
Yoga MedicinePractice Stillness: Exploring Savasana
Most of us spend more time unintentionally still than we would like, and yet there is undeniable power in the purposeful stillness of savasana. In this…
Yoga MedicineYoga in Healthcare: Community Conversations with Jen Beal
Yoga is increasingly moving beyond the studio to find a place in therapeutic and healthcare settings. That move generates new opportunities, as well as new…
Yoga MedicineYoga for Addiction Recovery: Community Conversations with Caroline Wybar
We all have the instinct to distract ourselves from present-moment discomfort, whether we consider ourselves an addict or not. That insight is a powerful…
Yoga MedicineYoga & the Natural World: Community Conversations with Emily Long
Most of us instinctively understand that we feel better when we spend time in nature. But our relationship to the natural world is perhaps even more powerful…
Yoga MedicineStretching Research Roundup
In this episode, Yoga Medicine founder Tiffany Cruikshank and Katja Bartsch take a deep dive into the latest stretching research and what it means for yoga…
Yoga MedicineRevisiting Polyvagal Theory: Expert Insights with Valerie Knopik, PhD
You have probably heard of the vagus nerve, and (whether you realize it or not) have been exposed to some of the concepts of Polyvagal Theory in yoga classes…
Yoga MedicineWhat Habit "Hacks" Get Wrong: Community Conversations with Caroline Wybar
We all know how impactful regular habits can be, whether to benefit our health and wellbeing or detract from them. Social media would have us believe that we…
Yoga MedicineYoga Research & Neuropathic Pain: Expert Insights with Jennifer Gewandter, PhD, MPH
Yoga can play a particularly powerful role in pain care, with the capacity to address both physical and psychological aspects of pain within a supportive…
Yoga MedicineBelief, Perception & Your Health: Shorts
In this episode, we revisit a compelling conversation between hosts Tiffany Cruikshank and Katja Bartsch on the powerful role mindset plays in shaping health…
Yoga MedicineCross Training with Yoga: The What, Why & How
Yoga is often perceived as a recovery tool for athletes, but that barely scratches the surface of what yoga can offer active people. In this episode, hosts…
Yoga MedicineMantra Myths & Misconceptions: Community Conversations with Rashmi Bismark and Steph Wall
Mantra — the sacred sound of yoga — is, for many students and teachers, shrouded in mystery. In this episode, yoga teachers Dr. Rashmi Bismark and Steph Wall…
Yoga MedicineTwo Yoga Nidra "Rules" Worth Breaking: Bonus Short
Some aspects of yoga practice feel more mysterious and opaque than others, which can make them intimidating to teach and practice. For many, Yoga Nidra is one…
Yoga MedicineFoam Rolling Research: Does the Science Reach the Practice?
For years now, host Katja has been studying contraindications for foam rolling research, and today she sits down with Tiffany to discuss if new foam rolling…
Yoga MedicineWhat to Expect After Yoga Teacher Training: Bonus Short
Yoga Teacher Training is such an involved and immersive process that many teachers forget to consider what they'll do when it ends. This final episode in our…
Yoga MedicineFull-Time Yoga Teacher Panel: Community Conversations with Elena Cheung, Kylie Rook and Caroline Wybar
In a time of what feels like unprecedented change, the yoga landscape is shifting profoundly. It's a great opportunity for host Rachel Land to connect with…
Yoga MedicinePrerequisites for Yoga Teacher Training: Bonus Short
Do you need teaching experience, extreme flexibility, or deep knowledge of philosophy and anatomy to get the most out of yoga teacher training? In this short…
Yoga MedicineYoga's Hidden History: Expert Insights with Firdose Moonda, MA
For us to know where we are headed, it is crucial to understand where we came from and how we got here today. To that end, host Rachel Land and returning guest…
Yoga MedicineBest of 2025
In this episode, host Rachel Land revisits topics as varied as managing our behavior during the holidays, how much to depend on technology when it comes to our…
Yoga MedicineIntegrity Beyond the Metrics: Community Conversations with Elena Cheung
As we close out the year, how do we, as yoga teachers, gauge our progress? How can we assess our success? Today, host Rachel and returning guest Elena Cheung…
Yoga MedicineIs Every Yoga Teacher Training the Same? Bonus Short
A common misconception is that all yoga teacher trainings are the same, but that's not the case. Every program varies in its style, priorities, and methods…
Yoga MedicineFrom Stuck to Thriving: Teacher's Series
When the yoga landscape is changing and trends are constantly shifting, how do we find our place as teachers? How do we balance feeling purposeful and…
Yoga MedicineStress Management for High Achievers: Community Conversations with Katharina Claeys
High achievers in business, sport, and life in general can benefit hugely from yoga practice. However, the very traits that lead to success in their field can…
Yoga MedicineWho is Yoga Teacher Training For? Bonus Short
A major barrier for many people interested in yoga teacher training is the assumption that it is only for certain kinds of people—whether that's deep and…
Yoga MedicineSupport Yourself for a Joyful Holiday: Expert Insights with Diane Malaspina PhD
The holidays can bring up strong feelings. Whether you're managing travel, disruption to regular routines, over-indulgence, or deeper issues like family…
Yoga MedicineLoveYourBrain: Expert Insights on TBI with Kyla Pearce MPH, PhD, CBIS, E-RYT
Today's guest calls traumatic brain injury (TBI) "a silent epidemic", describing a common yet complex injury that, for many, presents with chronic symptoms. In…
Yoga MedicineHustle Culture Meets Wellness Sphere
Today hosts Katja and Tiffany introduce some recent research on an always-interesting topic: the place where hustle culture meets the wellness sphere. In this…
Yoga MedicineBack to the Mat with Tiffany Cruikshank: Shorts
It can be a challenge to maintain a regular yoga practice in the busyness and distraction of daily life. In this short excerpt from Episode 5, Sustainability…
Yoga MedicineThe Power of Language: Teachers' Series
How we phrase things is so important, especially in a personal, experiential practice like yoga. Today, hosts Rachel and Tiffany talk about the power of the…
Yoga MedicineHip Health & Durability with Tiffany Cruikshank: Shorts
Welcome to our new series of "Shorts"—gems from previous podcast conversations that deserve a second look (or listen). This excerpt is drawn from episode 54…
Yoga MedicineFemale Hormones, Immune System, and Exercise: Research Roundup
Today, hosts Tiffany and Katja discuss current research on female hormones, the immune system, and exercise. Both the female hormones as well as the immune…
Yoga MedicinePitfalls of Private Yoga (and How to Avoid Them): Community Conversations with Elena Cheung
Teaching private yoga can be enormously fulfilling, but it also has the potential to create a whole new set of challenges for teachers. In this episode, host…
Yoga MedicineGame-Changing Hands-On Assists: Teachers' Series
Today hosts Tiffany and Rachel dive into the muddy waters of hands-on assists. We discuss their complicated history, the different types of hands-on assists…
Yoga MedicineExperiencing Menopause - Research Roundup
There are still plenty of questions about the experience of the transitional phases of our lives. Today, hosts Tiffany and Katja discuss recent research that…
Yoga MedicineYoga During Pregnancy: Community Conversations with Allie Geer
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…
Yoga MedicineFunk'tional Nutrition: Expert Insights with Erin Holt
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…
Yoga MedicineYoga Nidra: Community Conversations with Caroline Wybar
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…
Yoga MedicineYoga as Personalized Medicine?!: Research Roundup
As both yoga teachers and practitioners, it is important to understand how to take general instruction and use it to cater to your personal needs. In this…
Yoga MedicineADHD & Yoga: Community Conversations with Emily Mariola
What is it about yoga that makes such a significant difference in well-being for people with ADHD? Today, host Rachel invites guest Emily Mariola to help…
Yoga MedicineYoga & Rheumatoid Arthritis: Expert Insights with Dr Nikki Tugnet FRACP
Today host Rachel dives deep into Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) with returning guest Dr. Nikki Tugnet FRACP. We discuss common symptoms, what distinguishes RA from…
Yoga MedicineInteroception Research & Yoga: Expert Insights with Valerie Knopik PhD
Today host Rachel and returning guest and Yoga Medicine Teacher Valerie Knopik PhD explore a recent research paper on the topic of interoception (Voss et al…
Yoga MedicineFemale Health Gems
Female health is something we are passionate about at Yoga Medicine — exactly why we have dedicated several episodes to the topic. Today we are distilling the…
Yoga MedicineWhen Should You NOT Teach? Teacher's Series
Conversations on how to secure opportunities to teach yoga are much more common than those on when we should NOT teach, so today hosts Tiffany and Rachel…
Yoga MedicineNew Teacher Panel: Community Conversations
Usually, this podcast features seasoned yoga instructors, so today we are doing something different: exploring the perspectives of those early in the…
Yoga MedicinePersonal Practice Tips
Many of us kick off the new year ready to commit (or recommit) to a dedicated personal yoga practice. But as the days and weeks pass, this commitment can start…
Yoga MedicineYour 200hr TT Questions Answered: Community Conversations with Dana Diament
It is a new year—the perfect time to commit to a new path or project. Each year, for some, that means diving into yoga teacher training. In this episode…
Yoga MedicineBest of 2024
In this special best-of episode for 2024, we feature clips from some of our favorite episodes, highlight common threads that weave different guests and topics…
Yoga MedicineTeaching Yoga in Changing Times
Change is constant and inevitable, but the sheer speed of recent changes in the yoga world leaves many of us confused about what it actually looks like and…
Yoga MedicineYoga Studio Owner Panel: Community Conversations
Despite several years of upheaval and uncertainty, grassroots yoga studios are still the beating heart of many communities world-wide, so today Rachel hosts a…
Yoga MedicineSequencing Pitfalls (and How to Avoid Them)
Today's topic is one of our favorites. Hosts Tiffany and Rachel dive deep into sequencing to unpack common pitfalls for yoga teachers and how they can be…
Yoga MedicineEstrogen Effects on Muscle: Research Roundup
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…
Yoga MedicineYoga Sutras for Modern Life: Community Conversations with Diane Malaspina PhD
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…
Yoga MedicineNeck Pain Hidden Contributors
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…