India Backs AI-Powered Smart Yoga Mat in Push to Merge Ancient Practice With Modern Tech

India’s Technology Development Board has thrown its weight behind what may be the most ambitious attempt yet to merge ancient yoga practice with modern artificial intelligence. The YogiFi Smart Yoga Mat, developed by an Indian tech startup, uses embedded sensors and AI-powered software to provide real-time feedback on posture, alignment, and breathing — and it … Read more

Sedona Yoga Festival 2026: What to Expect From This Year’s Five-Day Immersion

The Sedona Yoga Festival is returning for 2026 with one of its most ambitious lineups yet, bringing together globally recognized yoga teachers, wellness practitioners, and mindfulness leaders for a five-day immersive experience from April 23 to 27. Set against the iconic red rock landscape of Sedona, Arizona, the festival promises to be one of the … Read more

New McGill Study Offers Guidance on Using Yoga and Mindfulness for Dementia Care

A comprehensive new study from McGill University has provided some of the clearest guidance yet on how mindfulness and yoga-based interventions can be used to support mental health in people living with dementia and cognitive decline. The research, published in early 2026, offers practical recommendations for caregivers, clinicians, and yoga teachers working with aging populations. … Read more

India Launches ‘Yoga 365’ Campaign to Make Daily Practice a National Habit

India has taken a bold step toward making yoga a daily national habit with the launch of Yoga 365, a sweeping new campaign introduced by the Ministry of Ayush. Unveiled at the Yoga Mahotsav-2026 event at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, the initiative marks the beginning of a 100-day countdown to the International Day of … Read more

New Study: Meditation Retreats Can Rapidly Reprogram Your Brain and Body

If you’ve ever returned from a meditation retreat feeling like a different person, new research from the University of California San Diego suggests you might not be imagining things. Scientists have found that an intensive retreat combining meditation, yoga, and other mind-body techniques can produce rapid and wide-ranging changes in both brain function and blood … Read more