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For most of its modern history, yoga has been implicitly understood as something for people who are already reasonably mobile, reasonably healthy, and reasonably able to get onto and off the floor. That assumption is changing — and in 2026, the change has moved from a gentle trend to something more like a structural shift. … Read more
Perimenopause — the transitional phase before menopause that can begin as early as the mid-thirties and last a decade or more — is one of the most underserved chapters of women’s health. Hot flashes, disrupted sleep, joint pain, mood instability, brain fog, and anxiety can all emerge during this phase, often without clear medical interventions … Read more
Something significant has shifted in the way scientists and clinicians talk about yoga in 2026. The language has changed — and that change reflects something real. Where yoga was once described in terms of flexibility, balance, or stress relief, the field’s leading researchers are now using a different phrase: nervous system medicine. This isn’t rebranding. … Read more
A major scientific review published in the Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences has confirmed what yoga practitioners have known for decades: yoga nidra — the ancient practice of “yogic sleep” — is among the most effective mind-body therapies available for reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. Across 73 studies involving more than 5,200 … Read more
The 2026 Sedona Yoga Festival has announced its most ambitious programming yet, with more than 150 guided sessions spread across five days from April 23 to 27 at the Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock. But beyond the headline numbers, this year’s lineup signals a broader shift in how yoga festivals are positioning themselves: less … Read more