yogajala Staff Can 10 weeks of yoga measurably strengthen the immune system? According to a new study published in Scientific Reports — one of Nature’s high-impact open-access journals — the answer is yes, at least for a population under significant physiological and psychological stress. The research focused on medical students, a group well-known for experiencing extreme stress … Read more
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects an estimated 8–13% of women of reproductive age, making it the most common hormonal disorder among women worldwide. Despite its prevalence, PCOS remains notoriously difficult to manage — its web of interconnected symptoms, including irregular periods, excess androgens, insulin resistance, anxiety, and weight fluctuation, rarely responds fully to any single … Read more
A landmark clinical trial published in JAMA Psychiatry has found that yoga, when added to standard medication treatment, can cut the severe phase of opioid withdrawal nearly in half — from a median of nine days down to just five. The study, led by researchers from Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center … Read more
Knowing how to sequence a yoga class is one of the most important — and most underestimated — skills a yoga teacher can develop. You can cue beautifully, create a welcoming space, and have deep anatomical knowledge, but if your sequences feel disjointed, leave students energetically unbalanced, or repeatedly plateau at the same level, the … Read more
Anxiety is one of the most common reasons people turn to yoga — and for good reason. But while a physical yoga practice can relieve anxiety significantly, the most direct and powerful tool in the yogic arsenal for calming the nervous system is pranayama. Specifically, two ancient breathing practices — Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing) … Read more