yogajala Staff India’s Ministry of Ayush has launched a sweeping new clinical framework designed to integrate yoga into the country’s preventive healthcare system, targeting the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) that now account for an estimated 65% of all deaths in India. The framework, titled “Yoga Protocol for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and Target Groups,” was unveiled … Read more
When anxiety takes hold, one of the fastest and most accessible ways to calm your nervous system is through your breath. Pranayama — the ancient yogic science of breath control — offers specific techniques that have been used for thousands of years to quiet the mind and bring the body back into balance. Among the … Read more
Meditation is widely promoted as a pathway to calm, clarity, and emotional well-being. But a growing body of research is revealing a more nuanced picture: nearly 60 percent of meditators report experiencing at least one adverse side effect from their practice. The findings, drawn from a large-scale survey of U.S. meditators, challenge the assumption that … Read more
Emory University is expanding its campus mindfulness initiative with the launch of a new Mindfulness Fellows Program, set to begin in Fall 2026. The program, run through MindfulEmory, will train selected students to lead mindfulness sessions and serve as peer wellness advocates across the university — an approach that positions mindfulness not as a top-down … Read more
A new randomized controlled trial has found that Conscious Connected Breathwork — a technique involving prolonged circular breathing patterns — produced a large and statistically significant reduction in anxiety symptoms, even when delivered entirely online. The findings suggest that breathwork may offer a scalable, accessible alternative for people seeking relief from anxiety without medication. The … Read more