Latest yoga and wellness news
A new randomized controlled trial has added significant clinical weight to what yoga practitioners have long believed: Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) is far more than a warm-up sequence. Published in PMC, the study found that regular Surya Namaskar practice produced measurable reductions in perceived stress, body fat percentage, and key anthropometric parameters among overweight and … Read more
A sweeping new meta-analysis examining 29 randomized controlled trials and over 2,100 participants has confirmed what experienced meditators have long reported anecdotally: regular meditation practice significantly enhances interoceptive awareness — your ability to sense and interpret signals from inside your own body. Published in Scientific Reports, the pre-registered analysis found a small-to-medium positive effect of … Read more
As wellness resolutions for 2026 shift away from punishing fitness routines and toward gentler, more sustainable practices, one celebrity name keeps surfacing in conversations about intentional movement: Salma Hayek. The actress, producer, and wellness advocate has credited restorative yoga and slow, intentional motion for maintaining her strength and physical tone — without the tension that … Read more
A new study published in Scientific Reports has uncovered a fascinating paradox at the heart of yoga practice: while regular practitioners demonstrate significantly higher emotional intelligence than non-practitioners, they also appear to score lower on cognitive empathy — the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. The findings, published in January 2026 by … Read more
The corporate wellness market has crossed a threshold. What started as Silicon Valley perks — meditation rooms and lunchtime yoga classes — has evolved into a strategic investment category that Fortune 500 companies, healthcare systems, and government agencies are funding at unprecedented levels. In 2026, corporate mindfulness is no longer a nice-to-have. It’s a retention … Read more