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A groundbreaking study from UC San Diego has found that just seven days of intensive meditation can produce measurable changes in brain activity and blood biology, offering some of the strongest evidence yet that mental practices directly reshape physical health. What the Study Found Published in the journal Communications Biology in April 2026, the research … Read more
A new meta-analysis published in ScienceDirect has found that school-based yoga programs significantly improve executive functioning skills in children between three and seven years of age. The review, which synthesized data from seven controlled studies, revealed meaningful improvements in both working memory and inhibitory control, two cognitive abilities that are foundational to academic success, emotional … Read more
The BaliSpirit Festival, one of the world’s most celebrated gatherings of yoga, music, and conscious living, returns to Ubud, Bali from April 15 to 19, 2026 with an expanded lineup that includes free community events, world-class yoga teachers, live music performances, and wellness workshops. Now in its 18th year, the festival continues to draw thousands … Read more
In a small studio in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a University of New Mexico international education advisor is quietly transforming how immigrant and refugee communities access wellness. Fiore Bran-Aragón, who works with UNM’s Global Education Office by day, co-founded Kula Yoga ABQ to offer donation-based, multilingual, and trauma-informed yoga classes specifically designed for people who have … Read more
A groundbreaking randomized controlled trial published in Scientific Reports has found that just 10 weeks of regular yoga practice significantly boosts immune function and improves metabolic health markers in medical students. The study, conducted among students facing high academic stress, adds to a growing body of evidence that yoga offers measurable, clinical-grade health benefits that … Read more