New Study: 10 Weeks of Yoga Boosts Immune Function in Stressed Medical Students

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

Apple TV’s ‘Twisted Yoga’ Exposes Cult-Like Yoga Studios — 5 Red Flags Every Practitioner Should Know

A new three-part docuseries on Apple TV is shining a spotlight on the darker side of the yoga world — and it’s a wake-up call for practitioners everywhere. Twisted Yoga, which premiered on March 13, 2026, tells the harrowing story of young yoga students from around the globe who were drawn to the ancient practice … Read more

Paris Hosts the 4th International Yoga Darśana Conference This May — Why It Matters

The 4th International Yoga Darśana Yoga Sādhana Conference will take place May 27 to 29, 2026, at the École des hautes études en sciences sociales (EHESS) in Paris. The conference brings together scholars, researchers, and practitioners to explore yoga as a philosophical system — not just a physical practice — and this year’s edition arrives … Read more

New Review: What Actually Works When Teaching Mindfulness to Teenagers

A new scoping review published in ScienceDirect has synthesized the current research on mindfulness-based interventions for adolescent mental health — and the findings are both encouraging and cautionary. The review confirms that mindfulness programs can meaningfully improve anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation in teenagers, but it also reveals that the quality and design of these … Read more

Yoga for Spring Allergies: Poses and Breathwork to Ease Seasonal Symptoms

Spring is here, and for millions of people, that means one thing: allergies. Pollen counts are climbing, sinuses are swelling, and the constant cycle of sneezing, congestion, and fatigue is back. If you practice yoga, you may already suspect that certain poses and breathwork techniques help you feel better during allergy season — and a … Read more