Latest yoga and wellness news
From the Seattle Seahawks’ team yoga sessions to LeBron James’ well-documented daily practice, professional athletes across the NFL and NBA are making yoga a non-negotiable part of their training programs. In 2026, the trend has accelerated — and the reasons go far beyond simple stretching. As recovery science evolves and teams invest more heavily in … Read more
If you’ve spent any time in wellness circles this year, you’ve likely heard about vagus nerve exercises. From TikTok tutorials to clinical research papers, the vagus nerve has become 2026’s most talked-about wellness topic — and yoga practitioners are uniquely positioned to benefit. According to wellness forecasters and medical researchers alike, vagus nerve stimulation through … Read more
Sleep is the foundation of health — and it’s in crisis. An estimated 1 in 3 adults globally report insufficient sleep, and insomnia rates have climbed significantly in the post-pandemic years. Pharmaceutical sleep aids carry dependency risks and don’t address root causes. And while CBT-I (cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia) is highly effective, it remains … Read more
Researchers at the University of Miami have used an innovative technique — retinal imaging — to document for the first time exactly how yoga changes the brains of people with Parkinson’s disease. The study, published in the university’s health news, found that yoga practice produced measurable neurological changes visible through the retina, offering a non-invasive … Read more
A study published in Scientific Reports (Nature Portfolio) has documented something remarkable: combining virtual reality technology with traditional yoga and mindfulness practice produced a 40% reduction in postpartum depression and anxiety symptoms in new mothers — significantly outperforming conventional care alone. The research comes at a critical time, with postpartum depression affecting an estimated 1 … Read more