Hey there, hey friends, and welcome to this week's episode of the Lindsay Elmore Show.

And today we're going to be talking about fitness for every woman.

First up, I'll be talking with my high school friend, Dr. Stacey Graham.

She is the founder of Oya Retreats and the co-host with me at our centering yoga retreat in Greece this October.

After that, I'll be talking with Leslie Bender, creator of the Bender Method of Fitness.

She's going to be talking to us about how to stay healthy and well throughout all of the years of life. Thanks so much for

listening to the show this week. If you want to send us a suggestion, a comment or a question,

all you have to do is head to Lindsay Elmore.com slash podcast. That's Lindsayelmore.com slash podcast. Now let's talk to Stacey and after that

we'll be talking to Leslie. Welcome to the Lindsay Elmore show, a podcast that helps you find

fulfillment amidst chaos. On this show, I interview thought leaders, doctors, creatives, spiritual

gurus, and game changers who inspire you to pursue your

dreams, overcome obstacles, and leave your mark.

Forbes and the Atlantic report that nearly half of black women over the age of 20 have heart disease.

77% are obese or overweight and 63% pray for better health. Yet only 17% rely on a spiritual exercise

practice like yoga to help them stay well.

Overwhelmingly, the images that we see in magazines are of young, thin, white, and

apparently upper class women. This is ironic because the origins of yoga are very male,

poor, and they span all age groups.

The divide has gotten so wide in the practice of yoga that though 15% of Americans practice,

and astonishing, four-fifths of them are white. Today we're talking with Dr. Stacey Graham about how we can

best bridge this gap. Stacey supports companies, teams, and individuals in reaching their

fullest potential. She uses practices and tools such as mindful leadership, cultural attunement, as well as emotional and social intelligence.

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