Latest yoga and wellness news
New research is revealing that the ancient practice of breathwork can do far more than calm your nerves — it may actually alter your consciousness in ways that mirror psychedelic experiences, all without a single substance entering your body. A groundbreaking study published in PLOS One has found that high-ventilation breathwork paired with music can … Read more
The 2026 Neuroscience and Yoga virtual poster session (March 28-29) brings together neuroscientists and yoga teachers to share evidence-based insights that are fundamentally reshaping how we understand what happens in the brain and body during yoga practice. The intersection of neuroscience and yoga is no longer speculative—it’s rigorous, measurable, and transformative. What Neuroscience Reveals About … Read more
A groundbreaking 2026 study published in JAMA Psychiatry demonstrates that yoga combined with standard addiction treatment cuts opioid withdrawal from nine days to five days while significantly improving anxiety, sleep, and pain management. The findings represent a major shift in how the medical community views yoga’s role in addiction medicine. What the JAMA Study Found … Read more
Apple TV’s new three-part docuseries “Twisted Yoga,” which premiered March 13, 2026, tells the disturbing story of Gregorian Bivolaru’s tantric yoga cult and the systemic failures that allowed abuse to flourish under the guise of spiritual practice. For the yoga community, it’s a necessary wake-up call about teacher accountability and student safety. What the Docuseries … Read more
Walking yoga is exploding in popularity, with search interest surging 2,414% year-over-year. This emerging wellness trend merges the meditative qualities of walking meditation with gentle yoga poses, creating a practice that’s accessible to nearly everyone. What Is Walking Yoga? Walking yoga is a deliberate integration of mindfulness, breathwork, and gentle movement that honors yogic principles … Read more