The Dark Side of Meditation: New Research Reveals Adverse Effects We Don’t Talk About Enough

Meditation has never been more popular — and that is precisely why researchers are now urging a more honest conversation about its risks. As mindfulness goes mainstream, a growing body of scientific evidence is revealing that for some practitioners, meditation doesn’t bring peace. It brings something far more difficult. A landmark study published in late … Read more

India Launches 100-Day Countdown to International Day of Yoga 2026 With Nationwide ‘Yoga 365’ Campaign

India has officially launched its 100-day countdown to the 2026 International Day of Yoga, unveiling an ambitious nationwide initiative called “Yoga 365” that aims to embed yoga practice into the daily lives of citizens across the country. The campaign was announced during the Yoga Mahotsav-2026, a national event marking exactly 100 days until the June … Read more

India’s AI-Powered YogiFi Smart Yoga Mat Wins Government Backing — Here’s What It Does

A Bengaluru-based startup is set to bring artificial intelligence into the yoga studio — and now it has the backing of the Indian government to do it at scale. Wellnesys Technologies has secured support from India’s Technology Development Board, an arm of the Department of Science and Technology, for the commercial launch of YogiFi — … Read more

Scientists Confirm Meditation Reshapes the Brain — New Research Reveals Profound Neural Changes

New research from some of the world’s leading neuroscience institutions is fundamentally changing how scientists understand what happens inside the brain during meditation — and the findings are far more dramatic than most practitioners realize. Two major studies published in early 2026 reveal that meditation doesn’t simply calm the mind — it actively and measurably … Read more

Alo Hosts 270 Free Global Wellness Classes for International Women’s Day 2026

Wellness brand Alo made a bold statement this International Women’s Day by offering 270 free classes across nine countries — bringing yoga, Pilates, meditation, sound baths, and more to thousands of participants worldwide. The global event, held on March 8, 2026, marked one of the largest single-day wellness activations in the brand’s history, and underscored … Read more