Breathwork Produces Psychedelic-Like Brain States Without Drugs, First Neuroimaging Study Confirms

Researchers at Brighton and Sussex Medical School have published the first neuroimaging study to map how high-ventilation breathwork induces altered states of consciousness comparable to those produced by psychedelic substances. The findings, which used functional MRI to track brain activity during breathwork sessions, reveal striking parallels between the neural signatures of intense pranayama-style breathing and … Read more

India Kicks Off 75-Day Countdown to International Day of Yoga 2026 With Record-Setting Event

India’s Ministry of Ayush has officially launched the 75-day countdown to International Day of Yoga 2026 with a massive Yoga Mahotsav event in Lonar, Maharashtra, drawing more than 5,000 participants and setting an Asia Book of Records for the largest gathering performing Trikonasana (Triangle Pose) simultaneously. The event, held on April 7, marks the beginning … Read more

Can Iyengar Yoga Slow Aging? New Swiss Trial Tests Effects on Postmenopausal Women

A new randomized controlled trial at the University Hospital of Bern in Switzerland is investigating whether a structured 12-week Iyengar yoga program can measurably slow biological aging in postmenopausal women. The study, published in Frontiers in Global Women’s Health, enrolled 72 participants and represents one of the most rigorous clinical examinations of yoga’s effects on … Read more

Newsweek Names Gaia Among Best Mindfulness Apps for 2026

Newsweek has named Gaia among the 15 best mindfulness and wellness apps for 2026, recognizing the streaming platform’s library of over 10,000 yoga, meditation, and wellness videos as a standout resource in an increasingly crowded digital wellness marketplace. The recognition comes at a time when the digital wellness market is experiencing unprecedented growth. With more … Read more

How Schools Are Using Yoga to Combat the Teen Mental Health Crisis

As teen mental health continues to dominate headlines in 2026, schools across the United States and internationally are turning to an unexpected intervention: yoga. From elementary classrooms in California to secondary schools in India, structured yoga programs are being adopted at an accelerating pace, driven by growing evidence that mindful movement and breathwork can meaningfully … Read more