Latest yoga and wellness news
For decades, breathwork existed on the fringes of wellness — something you might encounter at a yoga retreat or in a meditation app, but rarely in a doctor’s office. That is changing rapidly. In 2026, nervous system regulation has become the dominant framework in clinical wellness, and breathwork is at its center. Somatic therapy, vagus … 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 (IGD) in adolescents — offering the first clinical evidence that yoga may be an effective intervention for one of the fastest-growing behavioral health challenges facing young people worldwide. The study, … Read more
India’s Ministry of Ayush has unveiled a sweeping new public health initiative that could reshape how the country addresses its growing burden of chronic disease. The ministry has released 10 structured yoga protocols specifically designed to treat and manage non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and bronchial asthma — conditions that account for … Read more
A pair of studies published in Scientific Reports and the journal Sports have produced compelling evidence that a structured 10-week yoga program can significantly improve immune markers, metabolic health, and mental well-being in medical students — a population notoriously plagued by chronic stress, burnout, and sleep deprivation. What the Research Found The first study, published … Read more
Sweden’s Linköping University is partnering with the Swedish Institute of Medical Yoga (SIMY) to host what organizers are calling the first major international conference dedicated to the clinical evidence behind yoga as a medical intervention. The “Evidence on Yoga — Future for Health & Care” conference aims to bridge the gap between yoga’s traditional roots … Read more