yogajala Staff A major shift is underway in women’s wellness, and yoga is at the center of it. The 2026 Global Wellness Summit’s annual trend report identifies a fundamental pivot in how women approach long-term health: away from reactive symptom management and toward proactive strategies for extending healthspan — the number of years spent in good health, … Read more
New neuroimaging research has revealed that high-ventilation breathwork techniques can induce powerful altered states of consciousness remarkably similar to those produced by psychedelic substances — without any chemical intervention whatsoever. The findings, published in a peer-reviewed neuroscience journal, represent the first rigorous scientific evidence that conscious breathing alone can fundamentally shift brain activity patterns in … Read more
Gallup, the global analytics organization best known for its public opinion polling, has partnered with The Art of Living Foundation to launch what both organizations describe as the first-of-its-kind global study on meditation and wellbeing. The research initiative spans 140 countries and aims to produce the most comprehensive picture ever assembled of how people around … Read more
A growing body of scientific research is challenging the widespread assumption that meditation is universally beneficial and free of side effects. Recent studies have found that nearly 60% of meditators experience some form of unexpected adverse reaction during or after practice, and approximately one-third find these effects significantly distressing. For a wellness community that has … Read more
Walking yoga has emerged as one of the fastest-growing fitness trends of 2026, with search interest surging by an extraordinary 2,414% according to PureGym’s annual fitness report. The hybrid practice — which blends mindful walking with yogic breathing, body awareness, and gentle movement — is attracting a new wave of practitioners who find traditional mat-based … Read more