yogajala Staff A new clinical study published in PMC has found that 12 weeks of yoga-based slow breathing exercises produced clinically significant reductions in blood pressure and measurable shifts in autonomic nervous system function. The findings offer some of the strongest evidence yet that specific pranayama techniques can serve as an effective complementary intervention for hypertension — … Read more
If you’ve ever lain awake at night with a racing mind, shallow breath, and a body that refuses to relax, you already know that sleep isn’t just about closing your eyes — it’s about calming your entire nervous system. Pranayama, the ancient yogic practice of breath regulation, offers some of the most effective tools for … Read more
For decades, breathwork existed on the fringes of wellness — something you might encounter at a yoga retreat or in a meditation app, but rarely in a doctor’s office. That is changing rapidly. In 2026, nervous system regulation has become the dominant framework in clinical wellness, and breathwork is at its center. Somatic therapy, vagus … Read more
A new randomized controlled trial published in Frontiers in Public Health has found that an eight-week yoga program significantly reduced symptoms of Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) in adolescents — offering the first clinical evidence that yoga may be an effective intervention for one of the fastest-growing behavioral health challenges facing young people worldwide. The study, … Read more
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