Stacy D. Hunter, PhDSep 2, 20213 minBenefits of ShavasanaYoga poses can vary greatly in intensity and skill required for execution. While many yoga poses expend energy, some are intended to...
Stacy D. Hunter, PhDNov 19, 20204 minAre Yoga's Health Benefits from Postures, Pranayama or Both?Over the last few decades, interest in the science of yoga has increased both in the lay and scientific communities. The number of...
Stacy D. Hunter, PhDOct 16, 20203 minImmediate Benefit of Vinyasa Yoga after a Single ClassMost yoga research touts mental and physical health benefits from 1 to 6 months of consistent yoga practice. Much less is known about the...
Stacy D. Hunter, PhDSep 14, 20204 minEnergy Compensation, Health, and Weight LossWhen you start an exercise regimen, do you make other lifestyle changes as well? Are you more aware of and intentional about your food...
Stacy D. Hunter, PhDJul 28, 20204 minDoes Yoga Burn Calories?Over the last decade, I’ve come to realize how misunderstood the practice of yoga is particularly among those who’ve had little to no...
Stacy D. Hunter, PhDJul 9, 20205 minGetting Black Women Engaged in YogaIt’s been awhile since my last post and I wanted to start by saying hello and thanks for reading. These past few months have been...
Stacy D. Hunter, PhDMay 6, 20204 minBenefits of Slow BreathingBreathing is not only fundamental to sustaining life, but also has many health benefits. Pranayama is one of the 8 limbs of yoga and is...
Stacy D. Hunter, PhDApr 9, 20202 minBenefits of Vinyasa Flow: Focus on the Upward Dog, Downward Dog TransitionForward fold, plank, upward facing dog, downward facing dog, a sequence we flow through time and time again in a typical vinyasa or...
Stacy D. Hunter, PhDMar 19, 20202 minNothing but Time...In the midst of this crisis, many are having to stay at home while many others continue their normal work days, some of whom serve the...
Stacy D. Hunter, PhDMar 12, 20203 minFinding BalanceAs two thirds of Americans are overweight or obese and many are trying to do something about it, the need for balanced information has...
Stacy D. Hunter, PhDFeb 18, 20203 minIs the Salt in our Diets Killing Us?In recognition of American Heart Month, I wanted to a few topics related to heart health. Much of the conversation about healthy eating...
Stacy D. Hunter, PhDJan 17, 20203 minYoga: No Sweat Required?Temperatures are on the rise in yoga studios across the globe. Hot yoga was previously an option for those wanting to sweat it out from...
Stacy D. Hunter, PhDJan 7, 20203 minSoursop Fruit to Lower Blood Pressure? I went on a cruise to the Bahamas last Thanksgiving and did a tour of the beautiful city of Nassau. Our first stop was at a local tea...