Haley M. Hayes, M.S.
E-RYT 500, YACEP, Yoga Therapist
Teaching and Research Interests
Reactive balance, its underlying neural mechanisms and using yoga as an intervention to improve balance and cognition.
Academic History
Utah State University Logan, UT
MS, Exercise Science May, 2019
Thesis: The Effects of a Yoga Intervention on Reactive Balance in Older Adults
Major Professor: David A. E. Bolton, Ph. D.
Utah State University Logan, UT
BA, Interdisciplinary Studies May, 2016
Combined degree in Human Movement and Religious Studies
Professional Experience
Adjunct Instructor Logan, UT
Utah State University January, 2019 - present
PE 3070 Yoga Anatomy
PE 3021 Yoga Teaching Technique 2
Yoga Instructor Logan, UT
Utah State University August, 2007 – present
PE 1057 Yoga I, Yoga II and Power
Employee Wellness Yoga Instructor Logan, UT
Utah State University November, 2015 – present
Chair Yoga Instructor for Summer Citizen’s program Logan, UT
Utah State University June, 2019 - present
Yoga Consultant for PEP-2200 Logan, UT
Utah State University August, 2007 – present
Yoga Instructor for Division 1 Athletic Teams Logan, UT
Utah State University
Football August, 2009-May, 2012
Softball August, 2009- May, 2012
Gymnastics August, 2014- May, 2015
Private Yoga Therapy Instructor Cache County, UT 2007 – present
Design individualized yoga classes for clinical populations
Areas of focus: neurodegenerative disorders, fall prevention, depression, anxiety
Professional Presentations and Trainings
Presentations
Meditation and the Brain, Cache Valley Strength and Conditioning January, 2019
Mindfulness Meditation, USU-1010 Freshman Connections August 2018 & February 2019
Meditation and Chair Yoga, USU Academic Advising Conference August 2018
Yoga and Meditation, USUSA Passion Workshop Night December 2017
Yoga and Meditation for Stress Relief, Utah Extension Association January 2017
Family, Home, Consumer Sciences Conference
Trainings
Academic Advisor Workshop Logan, UT
Utah State University October-November, 2019
Designed and taught 4-part self-care workshop
Areas of focus: office space ergonomics, stress relief techniques, stretching for back pain, compassion fatigue, workplace burnout, chair yoga
Teaching Yoga to Clinical Populations Consultant Logan, UT
Private Teacher Training May, 2018 - present
Teaching 200 hour and 300 hour yoga instructors how to work with clinical populations
Areas of focus: safety, contraindications, common injuries, anatomy, modifications
Anatomy for Yoga Teacher Trainees Logan, UT
Private Teacher Training May, 2018 - present
Teaching 200 hour and 300 hour yoga instructors anatomy and physiology as it relates to yoga
Areas of focus: brain, physical body, subtle body
Assistantships
Graduate Teaching Assistant for Biomechanics 4200 Logan, UT
Utah State University August, 2017 – December 2018
Run two undergraduate Biomechanics labs
Design quizzes, teach labs, out of class tutoring
Graduate Teaching Assistant for Kinesiology and Human Sciences Logan, UT
Utah State University January, 2017 – May 2017
Instructor for physical education classes
Design classes, record attendance and grades
Research Experience
Research Assistant Logan, UT
Utah State University June, 2017 – December, 2017
Measuring EEG and EMG response after vibration
Recruit, prep and test participants
Undergraduate Research Logan, UT
Utah State University August, 2015 – May, 2016
Senior project studying the effects of yoga on MS, PD
Design and teach intervention
Collect qualitative data
Peer Reviewed Abstract and Presentation
Hayes, H. The effects of a yoga intervention on reactive balance in older adults. Poster presentation at the annual Symposium on Yoga Research, Stockbridge, MA, October 2019.
Professional Service
Utah State University
How to Yoga Video for Standing Desks, USU Sociology Department November, 2017
Yoga Wall Class, USU Yoga Minor Club September, 2017
USU Earth Day Celebration and Yoga Fest on the Quad April, 2016 & April, 2017
Cache County
Meditation and Yoga class, Cache County Jail, Women’s Medium Security 2016-2018
Yoga for Teens, Green Canyon High School, North Logan October, 2017 & April, 2018
Honors and Awards
Student of the Year for Interdisciplinary Studies major, CHaSS April, 2016
Graduate Student Research Award, CEHS June, 2018
Affiliations
Yoga Alliance
The International Association of Yoga Therapists
Certifications and Professional Training
ERYT-200 Hr.
RYT-500 and Level 1 Yoga Therapist