Latest yoga and wellness news
A growing body of research from UCLA Health is reshaping how neuroscientists think about yoga’s effects on the brain. In findings that span multiple studies and several years of data collection, UCLA researchers have demonstrated that yoga and meditation do not merely reduce subjective feelings of stress — they produce measurable structural and functional changes … Read more
Emory University’s MindfulEmory initiative is expanding its reach this spring with new programming that includes sound bath sessions, a student wellness retreat, and free weekly yoga classes across campus. The program, which launched in 2023 to bring evidence-based mindfulness practices to faculty, staff, and students, has quickly grown into one of the most comprehensive university … Read more
On Tuesday morning, as the sun climbed above the Washington Monument, a group of Howard University students gathered on the National Mall for a guided yoga session that blended physical practice with a deeper mission: making wellness spaces more inclusive for Black communities. The event was organized by StateoftheParty, a student-led wellness organization, and drew … Read more
Gaia, the streaming platform dedicated to yoga, meditation, and conscious living, has crossed a major milestone: 900,000 paid members across 185 countries. The achievement comes alongside fresh recognition from Newsweek, which named Gaia among its 15 Best Mindfulness and Wellness Apps for 2026 on April 6. What Happened Newsweek’s annual readers’ choice award evaluated hundreds … Read more
The global yoga industry has reached a new milestone. According to Fortune Business Insights’ latest market report, the worldwide yoga market is valued at $68.15 billion in 2026 — up from $63.82 billion in 2025 — and is projected to nearly double to $119.69 billion by 2034. The numbers confirm what practitioners and studio owners … Read more