Latest yoga and wellness news
Meditation has entered the scientific mainstream, with smartphone apps racking up hundreds of millions of downloads worldwide. But a new wave of research from Harvard suggests that experienced meditators may be accessing brain states that go far beyond simple stress relief — states that scientists have never documented before. Researchers at the Massachusetts General Hospital … Read more
A new study published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth in 2026 has added significant evidence to the case for prenatal yoga as a protective practice during pregnancy. Analyzing data from nulliparous women enrolled across eight U.S. clinical centers, the research found that regular yoga practice during pregnancy was associated with lower risks of several adverse … Read more
The global yoga industry is on track for explosive growth. A new market analysis from Grand View Research projects the worldwide yoga market will reach $269.1 billion by 2033, nearly doubling from its estimated $127 billion valuation in 2025. The 9.9 percent compound annual growth rate signals that yoga has moved firmly from niche wellness … Read more
A randomized clinical trial from Cleveland Clinic, published in JAMA Network Open, has found that a 12-week therapeutic virtual yoga program is a safe and effective treatment for chronic low back pain — delivering results that rival or exceed in-person interventions. The findings offer a compelling case for telehealth yoga as a scalable, accessible solution … Read more
A major randomized controlled trial published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity has delivered a surprising result that challenges assumptions about yoga and fall prevention in older adults. The SAGE (Successful AGEing) trial found that participants who practiced Iyengar yoga actually experienced more falls than those in a seated relaxation control group — raising important questions … Read more