yogajala Staff Remembering Lilias Folan: How the ‘First Lady of Yoga’ Brought the Practice Into Millions of American Homes On March 9, 2026, the world lost Lilias Folan, the woman who single-handedly transformed yoga from an esoteric Eastern practice into a household staple across America. At 90 years old, Folan left behind a legacy that cannot be … Read more
The hours between dinner and bedtime are some of the most important for setting the tone of your sleep, yet most of us spend them scrolling, watching screens, or mentally replaying the day’s stresses. A 20-minute evening yoga flow can interrupt that pattern, guiding your body and mind from the busyness of the day into … Read more
In a world that constantly demands more energy, more productivity, and more effort, restorative yoga offers something radical: permission to do less. This deeply relaxing style of yoga uses supported poses held for extended periods to activate the body’s parasympathetic nervous system, releasing chronic tension and inviting a state of profound rest that many people … Read more
At the January 2026 Global Wellness Summit, leading wellness experts, neuroscientists, and researchers announced the theme that will define health discourse for the next decade: nervous system regulation. This isn’t a minor trend or niche practice—it’s positioned as the foundational wellness imperative. From Active Wellness annual reports to major consumer wellness publications, nervous system regulation … Read more
Google Trends data for 2026 shows something remarkable: searches for “walking yoga” have skyrocketed 2,414% since 2024, making it officially the fastest-growing fitness trend of the year. This explosive growth reflects a fundamental shift in how people approach movement—away from high-intensity workouts and toward intentional, mindful practices that integrate breathwork, body awareness, and cardiovascular benefit. … Read more