Testimonials From Hospitals, teacher trainees, colleagues, and the general public
"Thanks again for being such an amazing teacher and for all of your great lessons. The tools you have given me have truly benefited my heart patients on their healing journeys! I feel so blessed to be part of the Cardiac Medical Yoga family.“
Sue Schoolfield, Class of 2021
“Your ability to teach cardiac rehab personnel how to teach Cardiac Yoga even if they had never done yoga before is masterful. We have successfully implemented cardiac yoga classes using our current rehab personnel who went through your teacher training program. I compliment you on your achievement with this program and fully support its widespread implementation.
I found the experience so personally beneficial that I try to do yoga and a brief meditation everyday before work. So I not only recommend your program to facilitate teaching patients these positive lifestyle changes, but also for the healthcare workers with their daily stress loads.”
H. Lee Kanter, M.D.
Cardiologist
Sentara Northfolk General Hospital
“Dr. Cunningham is an extraordinary teacher and communicator who can help enrich your life. She presents the latest information about lifestyle and health in a such a remarkable, knowledgeable and engaging summary, everyone can benefit and be inspired. I most highly recommend Dr. Cunningham."
—Sandra McLanahan, M.D.
“Mala has expertise and in-depth knowledge of yoga, neuroscience, and the practices of enhancing mental and physical health. Her wisdom and guidance is steeped in deep personal practice and direct guidance from years of study with yoga masters and neuroscientists. Her teaching is precise, [and her] guidance is result-driven. People transform when they take part in Mala’s classes and workshops. She is the real deal—best of the doctorate in psychology paired with dedication to interpreting yoga wisdom and science.”
– Cynthia Moore, MS, RD, CDE.
“Mala Cunningham is a wonderful teacher and therapist with a wealth of knowledge in the field of yoga therapy and neuroscience. Yogic practices, including mindfulness and meditation, have been shown to positively influence emotional regulation, depression, anxiety, healing, and resiliency. Mala is an outstanding communicator, and is able to convey these practices, insights and theories to her audience clearly and effectively.”
– Ina Stephens, M.D.
“It is my great pleasure to give my strongest recommendation to Dr. Cunningham. Dr. Cunningham is an excellent teacher and communicates beautifully with her students. She has been instrumental in the organization and development of the Cardiac Yoga program and has taught this program throughout the United States. It can only be my pleasure to give Dr. Cunningham my highest recommendation for her teaching skills and the commitment to the work that she does.”
- Dennis L. DeSilvey, M.D. (Cardiologist)
“Sentara Healthcare contracted with Dr. Cunningham to provide a Cardiac Yoga course for members of our cardiac rehabilitation staff. The evaluations from this program were excellent and Dr. Cunningham presented this course in an organized and professional manner. I highly recommend Dr. Cunningham’s Cardiac Yoga Program to others.”
Ms. Joann S. Brough, Director
Cardiac Services
Sentara Healthcare
Northfolk, Virginia
“Mala has expertise and in-depth knowledge of yoga, neuroscience, and the practices of enhancing mental and physical health. Her wisdom and guidance is steeped in deep personal practice and direct guidance from years of study with yoga masters and neuroscientists. Her teaching is precise, [and her] guidance is result-driven. People transform when they take part in Mala’s classes and workshops. She is the real deal—best of the doctorate in psychology paired with dedication to interpreting yoga wisdom and science.”
– Cynthia Moore, MS, RD, CDE, Founder of Hygeia Wellness Park
“Mala Cunningham is a wonderful teacher and therapist with a wealth of knowledge in the field of yoga therapy and neuroscience. Yogic practices, including mindfulness and meditation, have been shown to positively influence emotional regulation, depression, anxiety, healing, and resiliency. Mala is an outstanding communicator, and is able to convey these practices, insights and theories to her audience clearly and effectively.”
– Ina Stephens, MD, RYT, IAYT,
“Excellent program. Mala and Mangala are a great teaching pair – your energies balance out wonderfully. Thank you for sharing your expertise.”
S.B., Class of ‘98
“I can’t begin to tell you how much I enjoyed the program and your part in it. You brought wisdom, healing, facilitation, coaching, counseling and so much more!”
Vimala, Class of ‘00
“Your work is so important and I’ve learned so much. I leave feeling confident to serve others in a Cardiac Rehab program.“
Jyothi. Class of ‘00
“Dr. Mala does a great job and has limitless energy. Thanks!”
B. F. Class of ’03, NJ
“This program exceeded my expectations. It was brilliantly designed in every respect… informative, rich, and balanced.”
K. B. Class of ‘00
“The program was thorough and covered all that I expected to learn and more. I loved having all the research presented. A great mix of lecture, video, slides and personal stories. All material was excellent. Clear, concise and well put together.”
A.A. , class of 2007
“I liked your presence and your kind, loving, compassionate feedback and understanding. It made me comfortable in my abilities and helped my confidence in teaching.”
M. McCord, R.N.
Alaska, Class of 2006
“I knew Mala would deliver an exceptionally high quality program.“
Cynthia Payne
“The (Cardiac Yoga) evaluations were really good! You are a professional, engaging and excellent speaker.”
M. Rawls, Director Cardiac Rehab
Johnston Willis Hospital
Richmond, Va.
“Thank you for making our first Healthy Heart Day Retreat a great success! The participants thoroughly enjoyed the day and I hope we do it again.”
C. Horner, Exercise Physiologist
Green Bay Heart Center
M. MALA CUNNINGHAM, Ph.D.
Partial Client List
Testimonials
Seminars or Consulting Work
State Farm Insurance Company
Homestead Resort & Spa
Kings Resort and Spa
Preventative Nurses Cardiology Association, Va. Chapter
Univ. of Wisconsin – Madison
Univ. of Wisconsin – Stevens Point
St. Francis Hospital
Johnston Willis Hospital
SW Vocational Technical Center, Dodgeville, Wi.
Sentara Hospitals, Norfolk Va.
Univ. of Wisconsin Medical School
Univ. of Wisconsin – Business School
Lifestyles 80, Training Consultant
Guidance Inst. for Gifted & Talented – UW Madison
Credit Union National Association
Green Bay Heart Center, Green Bay, Wis.
Milton College
Northern Illinois University
Bay Area Medical Center, Marionette, Wi.
Wisconsin State School Systems
Keynote or Featured Speaker / Teacher (Sampling):
Meriter Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin
American Assoc. of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehab
American Counseling Association
Alaska Palliative Care Conference
American College Personnel Association
Univ. of Virginia Cardiac Rehab
Univ. of Virginia Heart Center
Virginia Association of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehab
Kentucky Association of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehab
Holistic Health & Medial Conference, Bangalore, India
Mid Atlantic Yoga Association
St. Mary’s Hospital
Gibraltar Hospital
American Association of Imagery
National Wellness Association
Keswick Resort
Farmington Country Club
Homestead Resort
Charlottesville, Va. Public School System
Expanding Paradigms – Texas Yoga Retreats
International Conference – Yoga for Positive Health
International Yoga Studies
Media
Body & Soul (A Martha Stewart Publication), 2008
Virginia Bride, 2008
Clinical Psychiatry News, 2007
Chicago Life Magazine, 2006
Heart Healthy Living – Better Homes & Gardens, 2006
Integral Yoga Magazine, 2004
C-ville Weekly, 2004
New Age Retailer, 2004
Spa Finder Magazine, 2004
Monster Featured Reports, 2003
Charlottesville Daily Progress, 2001
Yoga Journal, 2001
UVa Link 2201
Inside UVa 2001
Mid-Atlantic Yoga Association, 2000Gibraltar TV Evening News, Gibraltar
DVD – The Life & Times of Sw. Satchidananda
WINA Radio – Charlottesville, Va.
CBS Local Evening News, Madison, Wi.
WORT Radio – Madison, Wisconsin