Latest yoga and wellness news
Yoga Alone Isn’t Enough for Heart Health, Study Warns: What Yogis Should Add to Protect Their Hearts A comprehensive systematic review published in Advances in Integrative Medicine has challenged the popular assumption that yoga is an adequate standalone cardiovascular intervention. Conducted by researchers at the University of Sharjah and Manipal University, the analysis examined ten … Read more
6th Neuroscience and Yoga Conference Reveals New Brain Research on Longevity, Schools, and Migraine Relief The 6th Annual NeuroYogaNYC conference, held March 19-22, 2026, brought together neuroscientists, yoga researchers, and health practitioners in New York City to explore the cutting-edge intersection of neuroscience and yoga practice. The conference featured groundbreaking research on how yoga affects … Read more
Breathwork has quietly moved from the fringes of the wellness world to its center stage. In 2026, pranayama-inspired breathing techniques are being prescribed by doctors, taught at corporate retreats, featured at luxury resort experiences, and championed by professional athletes and Hollywood celebrities alike. What yogis have practiced for thousands of years is now being validated … Read more
Yoga has long been praised for its ability to ease stress and promote healing, but a groundbreaking 2026 study is now showing that the practice may play a meaningful role in one of healthcare’s most pressing challenges: opioid recovery. Published in early 2026 and covered by both Medical Xpress and Psychology Today, the research found … Read more
A new study published in Scientific Reports, part of the prestigious Nature research journal family, has found that just 10 weeks of regular yoga practice can produce measurable changes in immune and metabolic markers — and the implications for everyday practitioners are significant. The research, conducted with medical students facing the well-documented stresses of their … Read more