Emily Tong Wellness travel has been growing steadily for years, but 2026 is shaping up to be the year the sector truly hits its stride. Driven by post-pandemic priorities around mental health, a growing body of research supporting immersive retreat experiences, and a generation of travelers who increasingly define vacation as restoration rather than consumption, the wellness … Read more
India’s yoga technology sector just took a significant leap forward. YogiFi, the AI-powered smart yoga mat developed with backing from India’s Technology Development Board, is positioning itself as a bridge between ancient yoga tradition and cutting-edge artificial intelligence—and it’s catching the attention of wellness practitioners worldwide. The smart mat uses embedded sensors and computer vision … Read more
If you’ve scrolled through social media recently, chances are you’ve seen it: yoga practitioners in downward dog alongside actual dogs. Puppy yoga — or “doga,” as enthusiasts have affectionately named it — has exploded in popularity in 2026, fueled by a growing body of wellness research supporting the benefits of combining animal interaction with mindful … Read more