Emily Tong Newsweek has named Gaia among its 15 Best Mindfulness and Wellness Apps for 2026, recognizing the streaming platform’s expanding library of yoga, meditation, and breathwork content that now reaches nearly 900,000 members across 185 countries. The recognition, published on April 6, 2026, places Gaia alongside mainstream wellness apps in a category that has seen explosive … Read more
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects an estimated 8–13% of women of reproductive age, making it the most common hormonal disorder among women worldwide. Despite its prevalence, PCOS remains notoriously difficult to manage — its web of interconnected symptoms, including irregular periods, excess androgens, insulin resistance, anxiety, and weight fluctuation, rarely responds fully to any single … Read more
Adriene Mishler, the Austin-based yoga teacher whose YouTube channel “Yoga With Adriene” has amassed over 13 million subscribers, kicked off 2026 with a new annual series called “Return.” The four-week program, which dropped new videos each weekend in January, has already been viewed tens of millions of times and culminated in a live class that … Read more
A comprehensive review finds yoga falls short of aerobic exercise, Pilates, and Tai Chi for vascular health. Here’s what it means for your practice and how to bridge the gap.
India’s Union Ayush Ministry has unveiled a groundbreaking set of yoga protocols specifically designed to prevent and manage non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity. Announced during the Yoga Mahotsav 2026 celebrations, the new framework represents the Indian government’s most ambitious effort yet to integrate traditional yogic practices into mainstream public health strategy. … Read more