Tiffany Cruikshank, celebrated fitness influencer and coach, is inspiring her followers with a holistic approach to wellness through yoga, stretching, and mindfulness. Known for her engaging yoga content on Instagram, Cruikshank recently shared a post reflecting on the depth of yoga, captioned, “Yoga is more than just what happens on the mat.” She incorporates a variety of techniques in her routines, from restorative stretches for sore muscles to creative poses using walls and stability balls. Her practice is deeply rooted in mindfulness, which she explains helps her stay connected to her “authentic self” in all aspects of life. For Cruikshank, it’s about finding balance and building a supportive practice that promotes both physical and mental health.
1. She Practices Yoga
Cruikshank naturally likes to practice yoga to keep herself in shape. John Hopkins Medicine states that yoga has a lot of health benefits. “Regular yoga practice may reduce levels of stress and body-wide inflammation, contributing to healthier hearts. Several of the factors contributing to heart disease, including high blood pressure and excess weight, can also be addressed through yoga.”
2. She Practices Mindfulness
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Cruikshank is a big believer in practicing mindfulness. She talked about this in the caption of her Instagram post. “When we approach life with mindfulness and connect to our authentic selves, our practice becomes part of everything we do. It influences how we think, move, eat, speak, and engage with the world around us, supporting our inner selves and our communities. This isn’t about perfection or intensity—it’s the small, everyday moments that define who we are.
3. She Stretches
Cruikshank makes sure to recover from workouts. She shared some of her favorite lower body stretches in this Instagram video. Cruikshank captioned it, “Sore hips and thighs? This is for you! ⤵️Whether you're feeling the effects of a lot of squats, cardio, sports, or resistance training, this mini-practice is perfect for restoring your hips, quads, and IT band. I like to use it to refresh overworked tissues, and if you're already feeling sore, remember to go gently—no need for intense sensation. It can also make for a useful warmup before your sport or training session. Just 30-60 seconds in each spot is all you need so perhaps you like both before & after a high intensity workout.”
4. She Does Poses On The Wall
Cruikshank likes to use different tools to help with her yoga exercises. One thing she likes to do is use a wall. Cruikshank shared some poses that can be done on a wall in this Instagram video, captioning it. “We don’t always come to the mat with endless time or energy—but that doesn’t mean we can’t create an environment of support.� That’s why I love using the wall. It’s there to hold us up when we need it, offering not just physical support, but also a sense of grounding and awareness in the body.”
5. She Uses A Ball
To help stretch her hip flexors, Cruikshank likes to use a ball when doing poses. She shared this video on Instagram of herself doing them, captioning it, “Believe it or not, stretching is not usually the sole long-term solution to reverse the tightness of our hip flexors from constant sitting… Because of our sitting lifestyles hip flexor tension (and pain) can often be better addressed with strengthening exercises. We love turning to asanas like pigeon to stretch and release tight hip flexors (hand raised ✋) because let’s face it, the feedback just feels so darn good… but why not layer on a little eccentric strength to make this the perfect, potent elixir for any long desk day? 😉”
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