Breathwalking: A Simple Way to Walk Off Anxiety
A new University of Edinburgh study finds that syncing your breath to your steps — “breathwalking” — can ease anxiety more than an ordinary walk. Here is how to try it.
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Agnisara Kriya: Benefits and How to Practice
Learn agnisara kriya, a traditional yogic abdominal cleansing practice that stimulates digestion and tones the core, with step-by-step instructions.
Yoga vs Exercise for Back Pain: What New Research Says
A 2026 meta-analysis compared yoga with exercise for chronic low back pain. Both eased pain similarly, but yoga had a clear edge for emotional wellbeing.
Sitali Pranayama: A Cooling Breath for Hot Days
Sitali pranayama is a cooling yogic breath that draws air across a curled tongue to calm the body and quiet the mind. In this guide you will learn what Sitali does, the science behind its cooling effect, exactly how to practice it step by step, and when to use it, so you can reach for … Read more
Hot Yoga Cuts Depression the More You Go, Study Finds
A new dose-response analysis in the Journal of Affective Disorders found the more heated yoga classes people attended, the more their depression eased.