Latest yoga and wellness news
New research is reshaping how yoga and wellness practitioners think about breathwork — and the findings may surprise even seasoned meditators. A growing body of evidence suggests that yogic breathing techniques, particularly those emphasising a longer exhale, outperform mindfulness meditation when it comes to immediate mood improvement and stress relief. The research arrives at a … Read more
India has taken a landmark step in integrating yoga into mainstream preventive healthcare, unveiling ten structured, evidence-based protocols targeting the country’s most burdensome non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Launched in late March 2026 at Yoga Mahotsav — a 100-day countdown to the 12th International Day of Yoga on June 21 — the framework represents one of the … Read more
At Emory University in Atlanta, a program called MindfulEmory has grown from a small faculty initiative into one of the most prominent campus meditation programs in the country. As the program prepares for its spring 2026 student retreat on April 24, its trajectory offers a compelling case study in how universities can move mindfulness from … Read more
On a clear April morning in Washington, D.C., dozens of Howard University students gathered at the base of the Washington Monument for a guided sunrise yoga session organized by StateoftheParty, a student-led wellness organization focused on community health and Black wellness. The event marks a growing movement to bring yoga and mindfulness practices into spaces … Read more
A new randomized controlled trial published in Frontiers in Public Health has found that an eight-week yoga program significantly reduced symptoms of Internet Gaming Disorder in adolescents attending school in India. The study offers fresh evidence that yoga-based interventions can address one of the fastest-growing behavioral health concerns among young people worldwide. The research comes … Read more