Latest yoga and wellness news
Researchers at the University of California San Diego are launching what may be the most ambitious breathwork study in scientific history. Led by Dr. Fadel Zeidan, a neuroscientist known for his pioneering work on meditation and pain, the study will use high-resolution functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to map exactly how specific breathing exercises affect … Read more
A large-scale semi-randomized controlled trial published in Nature’s Scientific Reports has delivered a striking finding for anyone interested in breathwork: the Wim Hof Method — which combines specific breathing exercises with cold exposure — produced greater improvements in self-reported energy, mental clarity, and perceived ability to handle stress than traditional mindfulness meditation. The study, conducted … Read more
If you practice yoga regularly, your mat is one of the most intimate objects in your routine. Your face hovers inches from its surface during forward folds and prone poses, and you breathe deeply through your nose while in contact with it for an hour or more at a time. But new research published in … Read more
The demand for qualified mindfulness and meditation teachers is surging across healthcare, corporate, and educational settings — and industry forecasts suggest the trend will only accelerate through 2030. For yoga practitioners considering a teaching career, the landscape has never been more promising. New analysis of the mindfulness industry reveals that corporate wellness programs, hospital-based integrative … Read more
Corporate yoga is having a breakout year. As employers across industries invest record amounts in workplace wellness, on-site and virtual yoga programs have emerged as one of the most popular and effective offerings — with data showing that employees who practice mindfulness are twice as likely to stay with their employer and demonstrate productivity gains … Read more