M. Mala Cunningham, Ph.D., C-IAYT

M. Mala Cunningham has a Ph.D. in counseling psychology and is a certified yoga therapist and yoga teacher. She has a private clinical practice in Charlottesville, VA, where she sees clients from around the world. Dr. Mala is the president of Positive Health Solutions and is the Founder and Director of two innovative teacher training programs: the Cardiac Medical Yoga Program and the Neuroscience and Yoga Teacher Training Certification. She is also on the retreat faculty for the Compassionate Care Initiative through the University of Virginia School of Nursing. Her book on Neuroscience, Yoga, and Psychology: Tools for Vagus Nerve Regulation for Health and Peak Performance was released in June, 2026.

Learn more about Dr. Mala’s work at cardiacyoga.com.