yogajala Staff A new randomized controlled trial at the University Hospital of Bern in Switzerland is investigating whether a structured 12-week Iyengar yoga program can measurably slow biological aging in postmenopausal women. The study, published in Frontiers in Global Women’s Health, enrolled 72 participants and represents one of the most rigorous clinical examinations of yoga’s effects on … Read more
Newsweek has named Gaia among the 15 best mindfulness and wellness apps for 2026, recognizing the streaming platform’s library of over 10,000 yoga, meditation, and wellness videos as a standout resource in an increasingly crowded digital wellness marketplace. The recognition comes at a time when the digital wellness market is experiencing unprecedented growth. With more … Read more
Yoga marketing, social media feeds, and studio imagery tend to present a narrow picture of what a yoga practitioner looks like. If you live in a larger body, this lack of representation can make it feel like yoga was not designed for you. The truth is the opposite — yoga was designed for every body, … Read more
Returning to yoga after giving birth is one of the most powerful things you can do for your physical recovery and mental wellbeing. But postpartum recovery looks different for every body, and rushing back to your pre-pregnancy practice can do more harm than good. Whether you had a vaginal delivery or a cesarean section, your … Read more
As teen mental health continues to dominate headlines in 2026, schools across the United States and internationally are turning to an unexpected intervention: yoga. From elementary classrooms in California to secondary schools in India, structured yoga programs are being adopted at an accelerating pace, driven by growing evidence that mindful movement and breathwork can meaningfully … Read more