Latest yoga and wellness news
India’s Union Ministry of Ayush has taken a landmark step in integrating yoga into mainstream preventive healthcare. In late March 2026, during Yoga Mahotsav 2026, Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav launched a comprehensive clinical framework called the “Yoga Protocol for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and Target Groups.” The protocols were developed by the World Health Organisation … Read more
A new study published in Scientific Reports has found that just 10 weeks of regular yoga practice produced measurable changes in immune and metabolic markers among medical students — a population notorious for high stress and compromised health. The findings add to a growing evidence base suggesting yoga does more than reduce stress: it may … Read more
Spring has arrived, and according to Ayurvedic tradition, this is the single most important time of year to cleanse. As winter’s heavy, accumulated Kapha energy begins to melt with the warming temperatures, Ayurveda teaches that the body naturally enters a detoxification cycle — and a structured spring cleanse can amplify that process dramatically. In 2026, … Read more
The demand for certified mindfulness teachers is accelerating at a pace that few in the wellness industry predicted. A new industry forecast covering 2026 through 2030 projects that corporate wellness programs, healthcare systems, and educational institutions will drive unprecedented growth in mindfulness teaching roles — and yoga practitioners with meditation training are uniquely positioned to … Read more
A landmark randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Psychiatry has found that yoga can cut the severe opioid withdrawal period nearly in half when combined with standard medical care. The study, conducted at India’s National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences and highlighted by Harvard researchers, offers a promising new tool in the global fight … Read more