yogajala Staff

yogajala Staff articles are produced and edited by the yogajala team. We write about yoga practice, philosophy and wellbeing for practitioners of all levels, and each article is reviewed by an editor before publication. Nothing here is a substitute for guidance from a qualified teacher or medical professional.

Breathwork Produces Psychedelic-Like Brain States Without Drugs, First Neuroimaging Study Confirms

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Researchers at Brighton and Sussex Medical School have published the first neuroimaging study to map how high-ventilation breathwork induces altered states of consciousness comparable to those produced by psychedelic substances. The findings, which used functional MRI to track brain activity during breathwork sessions, reveal striking parallels between the neural signatures of intense pranayama-style breathing and … Read more

India Kicks Off 75-Day Countdown to International Day of Yoga 2026 With Record-Setting Event

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India’s Ministry of Ayush has officially launched the 75-day countdown to International Day of Yoga 2026 with a massive Yoga Mahotsav event in Lonar, Maharashtra, drawing more than 5,000 participants and setting an Asia Book of Records for the largest gathering performing Trikonasana (Triangle Pose) simultaneously. The event, held on April 7, marks the beginning … Read more

Yoga for Migraines: Poses and Breathwork for Prevention and Relief

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Migraines affect roughly one billion people worldwide and remain one of the most undertreated neurological conditions. While medication can abort an acute attack, many migraine sufferers are looking for complementary approaches to reduce the frequency and severity of their episodes. Yoga has emerged as one of the most promising options. A landmark 2020 study in … Read more

Can Iyengar Yoga Slow Aging? New Swiss Trial Tests Effects on Postmenopausal Women

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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 Names Gaia Among Best Mindfulness Apps for 2026

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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

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