Latest yoga and wellness news
A groundbreaking new study from the University of Montreal has challenged one of the most common assumptions about meditation — that it works by quieting the mind. According to the researchers, meditation doesn’t rest the brain at all. Instead, it actively reshapes it. The study, published in early 2026, examined Buddhist monks from the Thai … Read more
The Sedona Yoga Festival is returning for 2026 with an ambitious five-day program that promises to bring together some of the world’s most respected yoga teachers, meditation guides, and wellness practitioners against the stunning backdrop of Arizona’s red rock country. Scheduled for April 23–27, 2026, at the Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock, the festival … Read more
If your social media feed has been flooded with people combining gentle walks with yoga flows lately, you’re not imagining things. Walking yoga — a hybrid practice that blends mindful movement, breathwork, and yoga postures with the simple act of walking — has emerged as one of the fastest-growing fitness trends of 2026, and it’s … Read more
Gallup, the world’s leading analytics and advisory firm, has partnered with The Art of Living Foundation to launch what they’re calling a first-of-its-kind global study on meditation and wellbeing. By incorporating new meditation-focused questions into the Gallup World Poll — one of the most comprehensive surveys of human experience on the planet — the initiative … Read more
Absolute Sanctuary, nestled on the tropical island of Koh Samui in Thailand, has been crowned the Best Global Yoga Retreat at the prestigious 2026 Global Spa Awards. The annual awards, organized by The Luxury Spa Edit, celebrate the world’s finest spas, wellness retreats, and wellness brands across 30 categories, making this recognition a significant milestone … Read more