Latest yoga and wellness news
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
A peer-reviewed study published in Scientific Reports (Nature Portfolio) has revealed that just 10 weeks of structured yoga practice produced measurable changes in immune function and metabolic health in medical students — a population known for chronically elevated stress levels and compromised wellbeing. The findings offer a compelling window into yoga’s potential as a frontline … Read more
Insight Timer, the world’s largest free meditation and wellness app with over 35 million users globally, has officially launched in India, bringing its library of more than 300,000 guided meditations, music tracks, and wellness courses to a market that is simultaneously the birthplace of meditation and one of the fastest-growing digital wellness markets on the … Read more