yogajala Staff If you have been exploring the eight limbs of yoga, you have likely encountered the first four: the Yamas (ethical restraints), Niyamas (personal observances), Asana (physical postures), and Pranayama (breath control). But the fifth limb — Pratyahara — is where the practice begins to shift from the external world to the internal one, and it … Read more
Ahimsa is one of the most foundational and profound concepts in yoga philosophy. Rooted in ancient Indian spiritual traditions, ahimsa translates from Sanskrit as “non-violence” or “non-harming,” and it forms the very first of the five Yamas — the ethical guidelines outlined in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. But ahimsa is far more than simply avoiding physical … Read more
If there is one wellness concept that has dominated the conversation in 2026, it is nervous system regulation. What was once a niche topic discussed primarily by trauma therapists and high-performance coaches has become a mainstream wellness priority, reshaping how millions of people think about stress, recovery, and daily wellbeing. For yogis, this shift feels … Read more
A landmark study published in JAMA Psychiatry has found that yoga can significantly accelerate recovery for individuals undergoing treatment for opioid use disorder. The research, which tested a structured yoga intervention alongside standard buprenorphine treatment during acute opioid withdrawal, showed measurable improvements in withdrawal stabilization, anxiety levels, sleep quality, and pain management. The findings add … Read more
India has launched an ambitious new initiative called Yoga 365, a nationwide campaign designed to make yoga a daily practice for millions of people rather than something reserved for occasional classes or International Day of Yoga celebrations. The campaign was unveiled on March 19 as part of Yoga Mahotsav 2026, marking the 100-day countdown to … Read more