yogajala Staff Meditation has been celebrated as a near-universal remedy for stress, anxiety, and mental health challenges. But new research is painting a more nuanced picture, revealing that the practice can produce unexpected and sometimes distressing side effects for a significant number of practitioners. Published in late 2025 and gaining widespread attention in the wellness community this … Read more
In what researchers are calling a landmark moment for the meditation community, Gallup and The Art of Living have announced a first-of-its-kind global study examining the relationship between meditation and wellbeing. The ambitious project will incorporate new meditation-specific questions into the Gallup World Poll, creating the largest and most comprehensive dataset on meditation ever assembled. … Read more
For years, the fitness world celebrated intensity. High-intensity interval training, hot yoga, and grueling workout challenges dominated studio schedules and social media feeds. But in 2026, a dramatic shift is underway: recovery is no longer the afterthought — it is the main event. Restorative yoga, yin yoga, and gentle recovery-focused practices are experiencing their biggest … Read more
The Sedona Yoga Festival is returning for another year, and the 2026 edition promises to be one of the most ambitious yet. Running from April 23 to 27 against the stunning backdrop of Sedona’s famous red rock formations, the festival brings together global yoga experts, wellness leaders, and thousands of practitioners for five days of … Read more
If you have walked past a yoga or wellness studio lately, you may have noticed something new on the schedule: standalone breathwork classes. Not as a warm-up to a yoga flow, not as a five-minute cooldown — but as a dedicated 20 to 30 minute offering in its own right. Breathwork, and specifically pranayama-based practices, … Read more