Why Salma Hayek Swears By Restorative Yoga — and What the Science Says

As wellness resolutions for 2026 shift away from punishing fitness routines and toward gentler, more sustainable practices, one celebrity name keeps surfacing in conversations about intentional movement: Salma Hayek. The actress, producer, and wellness advocate has credited restorative yoga and slow, intentional motion for maintaining her strength and physical tone — without the tension that … Read more

Yoga Practitioners Show Higher Emotional Intelligence But Lower Empathy, New Study Finds

A new study published in Scientific Reports has uncovered a fascinating paradox at the heart of yoga practice: while regular practitioners demonstrate significantly higher emotional intelligence than non-practitioners, they also appear to score lower on cognitive empathy — the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. The findings, published in January 2026 by … Read more

World Health Day 2026: Mental Health Is Now the Top Reason People Practice Yoga

World Health Day 2026, observed on April 7, landed with a message that yoga practitioners have understood for centuries: mental health is not secondary to physical fitness — it is the foundation. This year’s global health conversations revealed a striking shift in why people move their bodies, and the data confirms what studios and teachers … Read more

Gaia Hits 900K Members, Named Among Newsweek’s Best Wellness Apps for 2026

Gaia, the world’s largest conscious streaming platform, has officially crossed the 900,000 member milestone — and just earned a spot on Newsweek’s prestigious list of the 15 Best Mindfulness & Wellness Apps for 2026. The recognition, announced on April 6, positions the yoga and meditation-focused platform alongside mainstream giants in the wellness tech space. For … Read more