Tiffany Cruikshank, L.Ac., MAOM, is the founder of Yoga Medicine®, a community of yoga teachers focused on fusing science and research with traditional yoga practices to serve the medical community — with a mission to help people thrive and live their best lives.
Tiffany is an acupuncturist with over 24 years of experience and a specialty in sports medicine and orthopedics. She created the Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine program at Nike World Headquarters and served as the Acupuncturist and Yoga Teacher there. She is known for her work in the fascia and connective tissue realm, working closely with researchers to gather the most cutting-edge information available.
Her passion is empowering yoga teachers and patients with tools to enhance function, performance, and appreciation of life. She has taught yoga for over 30 years and trained over 15,000 teachers worldwide to understand the inner workings of the body and individualize therapeutic yoga practices.
Tiffany is also the founder of the Yoga Medicine Seva Foundation, a nonprofit working to fight human trafficking and sexual exploitation in India through education and entrepreneurship. She has written two books, hosts the Yoga Medicine® podcast, and posts new practices weekly on Yoga Medicine® Online.
Tiffany joins the 2027 Berkshire Yoga Festival faculty, June 10–13 at Jiminy Peak in Hancock, MA, with 4 sessions planned. Join her for therapeutic, anatomy-informed yoga that bridges Eastern tradition and Western science.
