8-Week Yoga Program Reduces Internet Gaming Disorder in Teens, Frontiers Study Finds

A new randomized controlled trial published in Frontiers in Public Health has found that an eight-week yoga program significantly reduced symptoms of Internet Gaming Disorder in adolescents attending school in India. The study offers fresh evidence that yoga-based interventions can address one of the fastest-growing behavioral health concerns among young people worldwide. The research comes … Read more

Mental Health Is Now the Top Reason People Move, 2026 Fitness Survey Reveals

A seismic shift is happening in how people view fitness and movement. For decades, the primary motivation to exercise was appearance-driven: lose weight, tone up, build muscle. But 2026 data from multiple fitness surveys reveals that mental health has now overtaken all other motivators as the number-one reason people move their bodies. People are turning … Read more

UCLA Research Reveals How Yoga Rewires the Brain and Boosts Neuroplasticity

A growing body of research from UCLA Health is reshaping how neuroscientists think about yoga’s effects on the brain. In findings that span multiple studies and several years of data collection, UCLA researchers have demonstrated that yoga and meditation do not merely reduce subjective feelings of stress — they produce measurable structural and functional changes … Read more

Emory University Expands ‘MindfulEmory’ With Sound Baths, Retreats, and Free Campus Yoga

Emory University’s MindfulEmory initiative is expanding its reach this spring with new programming that includes sound bath sessions, a student wellness retreat, and free weekly yoga classes across campus. The program, which launched in 2023 to bring evidence-based mindfulness practices to faculty, staff, and students, has quickly grown into one of the most comprehensive university … Read more

The Yoga Industry Hits $68 Billion: What Is Driving the Boom in 2026

The global yoga industry has reached a new milestone. According to Fortune Business Insights’ latest market report, the worldwide yoga market is valued at $68.15 billion in 2026 — up from $63.82 billion in 2025 — and is projected to nearly double to $119.69 billion by 2034. The numbers confirm what practitioners and studio owners … Read more