yogajala Staff A sweeping new analysis of 30 randomized controlled trials has confirmed what yoga practitioners have long suspected: regular yoga practice is the single most effective form of exercise for improving sleep quality — outperforming walking, resistance training, aerobic exercise, and traditional Chinese practices like Tai Chi and Qi Gong. Published in Frontiers in Psychology, the … Read more
The global yoga industry has reached $68.15 billion in 2026, according to a new market report from Fortune Business Insights — and it’s projected to more than double to $119.69 billion by 2034. But the headline number only hints at the more surprising story underneath: who is driving that growth. Male practitioners are growing at … Read more
To mark International Women’s Day 2026, Alo Yoga partnered with wellness studios across nine countries to host 270 free yoga, Pilates, meditation, and sound bath classes — a sweeping global initiative that signals just how central yoga has become to mainstream women’s wellness culture. The event, reported by Women’s Wear Daily, brought together participants in … Read more
A comprehensive new meta-analysis published in March 2026 has confirmed what practitioners have long believed: prenatal yoga significantly reduces depression, anxiety, and stress in pregnant and postpartum women, making it one of the most evidence-backed non-pharmacological interventions available for maternal mental health. The study, published in a peer-reviewed obstetrics journal, analyzed randomized controlled trials measuring … Read more
A new study from McGill University has found that non-pharmacological mind-body interventions — including yoga, mindfulness meditation, tai chi, and breathing practices — show meaningful promise for reducing mental health symptoms in older adults living with mild cognitive impairment or dementia. Published in early 2026, the research offers detailed guidance on how to design and … Read more