Latest yoga and wellness news
Search interest in walking yoga has surged by 2,414 percent since 2024, making it one of the fastest-growing fitness trends heading into 2026. The practice — which combines yoga’s breathwork and body awareness with the cardiovascular benefits of walking — is resonating with people who want the benefits of both without the barriers of either. … Read more
A landmark study published in JAMA Psychiatry has found that adding yoga to standard medication-assisted treatment can cut the severe phase of opioid withdrawal nearly in half — from nine days down to five. The randomized clinical trial, conducted by researchers at AIIMS New Delhi and covered by the Harvard Gazette, offers the strongest evidence … Read more
A new semi-randomized controlled trial has put two of the most popular breathwork approaches head to head: the Wim Hof Method — which combines cyclic hyperventilation with cold water exposure — and traditional mindfulness meditation. The study, published in Scientific Reports, tracked healthy adults through 29-day interventions and measured concrete physiological and psychological outcomes. The … Read more
New research is strengthening the case for yoga as a powerful complementary treatment for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), with recent studies showing the practice can reduce inflammation, improve hormonal balance, and target key metabolic pathways involved in the condition. For the estimated one in ten women affected by PCOS worldwide, these findings offer fresh scientific … Read more
A new study published in Scientific Reports has found that just 10 weeks of regular yoga practice produced measurable improvements in immune function and metabolic health among stressed medical students — adding to the growing body of evidence that yoga can strengthen the body’s defenses at a biological level. What the Study Examined Researchers at … Read more