Latest yoga and wellness news
A new systematic review published in the Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine has analyzed six randomized controlled trials involving 244 participants and found that Yoga Nidra — the guided meditation practice often called “yogic sleep” — shows significant promise for improving key sleep parameters in people struggling with insomnia and related sleep disorders. The … Read more
Forget cramped legs and stiff shoulders on your next flight. India’s Ministry of Ayush has unveiled a five-minute yoga routine specifically designed for air travelers, offering seated practices that can be performed in an economy seat without disturbing your neighbors. The protocol was launched during Yoga Mahotsav 2026 by Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav and developed … Read more
India’s Ministry of Ayush has rolled out a sweeping new clinical framework designed to integrate yoga into the country’s preventive healthcare system. Launched during Yoga Mahotsav 2026 by Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav, the initiative specifically targets non-communicable diseases (NCDs) including diabetes, hypertension, and bronchial asthma — conditions that now account for nearly two-thirds of … Read more
A new study published in Frontiers in Digital Health has found that users of the Headspace mindfulness meditation app experienced significant reductions in psychological distress and loneliness over time — regardless of how frequently or for how long they used the app. The findings suggest that simply having access to digital meditation tools can improve … Read more
New neuroimaging research from the University of Sussex has revealed that high-ventilation breathwork induces altered states of consciousness remarkably similar to those produced by psychedelic substances — complete with feelings of unity, bliss, and profound emotional release. The findings offer a scientific framework for understanding why breathwork practices have been central to yoga traditions for … Read more