Latest yoga and wellness news
A growing body of scientific research is challenging the widespread assumption that meditation is universally beneficial and free of side effects. Recent studies have found that nearly 60% of meditators experience some form of unexpected adverse reaction during or after practice, and approximately one-third find these effects significantly distressing. For a wellness community that has … Read more
Walking yoga has emerged as one of the fastest-growing fitness trends of 2026, with search interest surging by an extraordinary 2,414% according to PureGym’s annual fitness report. The hybrid practice — which blends mindful walking with yogic breathing, body awareness, and gentle movement — is attracting a new wave of practitioners who find traditional mat-based … Read more
India’s Union Ayush Ministry has unveiled a groundbreaking set of yoga protocols specifically designed to prevent and manage non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity. Announced during the Yoga Mahotsav 2026 celebrations, the new framework represents the Indian government’s most ambitious effort yet to integrate traditional yogic practices into mainstream public health strategy. … Read more
A comprehensive new review published in the International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research (Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026) has examined the effects of Surya Namaskar and Pranayama on school students’ physical fitness and well-being — and the results make a compelling case for bringing yoga into classrooms. Drawing on multiple experimental and observational studies, the … Read more
Anyone who has stepped off a long-haul flight feeling stiff, swollen, and mentally foggy knows that air travel takes a real toll on the body. India’s Ministry of Ayush is betting that a five-minute yoga routine can change that. At the inauguration of Yoga Mahotsav 2026 — marking the 100-day countdown to the 12th International … Read more