India Launches 10 Evidence-Based Yoga Protocols to Fight Diabetes, Hypertension, and Asthma

India’s Ministry of Ayush has unveiled a sweeping new public health initiative that could reshape how the country addresses its growing burden of chronic disease. The ministry has released 10 structured yoga protocols specifically designed to treat and manage non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and bronchial asthma — conditions that account for … Read more

Postpartum Yoga: Safe Sequences for Recovery After Birth

Returning to yoga after giving birth is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your body and mind — but it requires a different approach than what you practiced before or during pregnancy. The postpartum body has been through profound changes: the abdominal wall has stretched, the pelvic floor has borne enormous … Read more

Yoga for Back Pain: Gentle Poses and Sequences for Relief

Back pain affects nearly everyone at some point, and yoga offers one of the most effective, low-impact approaches to both relieving discomfort and preventing future episodes. Whether you’re dealing with chronic lower back tightness, upper back tension from desk work, or occasional flare-ups after physical activity, a thoughtful yoga practice can help restore mobility, build … Read more

10 Weeks of Yoga Boosts Immunity and Mental Health in Medical Students, Studies Find

A pair of studies published in Scientific Reports and the journal Sports have produced compelling evidence that a structured 10-week yoga program can significantly improve immune markers, metabolic health, and mental well-being in medical students — a population notoriously plagued by chronic stress, burnout, and sleep deprivation. What the Research Found The first study, published … Read more

Sweden to Host Landmark Conference on Yoga as Clinical Medicine

Sweden’s Linköping University is partnering with the Swedish Institute of Medical Yoga (SIMY) to host what organizers are calling the first major international conference dedicated to the clinical evidence behind yoga as a medical intervention. The “Evidence on Yoga — Future for Health & Care” conference aims to bridge the gap between yoga’s traditional roots … Read more