Latest yoga and wellness news
A new study published in Scientific Reports has tested a novel approach to postpartum mental health: combining virtual reality environments with guided yoga and mindfulness meditation to treat depression and anxiety in new mothers. The research, conducted in the aftermath of the pandemic-era mental health surge, represents one of the first clinical trials to merge … Read more
There is a new hybrid practice sweeping through the wellness world in 2026, and it requires nothing more than a pair of comfortable shoes and a willingness to slow down. Walking yoga — a practice that blends the mindful movement principles of yoga with the simplicity of a daily walk — has seen a staggering … Read more
A sweeping new meta-analysis published in the Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences has delivered the most robust evidence yet that Yoga Nidra — the guided meditation practice sometimes called “yogic sleep” — can meaningfully reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. The review pooled data from 73 studies involving 5,201 participants, making it the … Read more
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’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