Pregnancy transforms your body month by month — and your yoga practice should evolve alongside it. Prenatal yoga is one of the most evidence-supported forms of exercise during pregnancy, with research linking it to reduced lower back pain, better sleep, lower perceived stress, shorter labor duration, and improved birth outcomes. But what’s safe and beneficial … Read more
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects approximately 1 in 10 women of reproductive age—making it one of the most common endocrine disorders in women, yet one of the most misunderstood and undertreated. Women with PCOS struggle with irregular periods, infertility, unwanted hair growth, acne, weight management challenges, and profound anxiety about their reproductive and metabolic health. … Read more
A comprehensive meta-analysis examining 24 randomised controlled trials involving 2,028 participants has confirmed what many yoga practitioners already suspect from their own experience: yoga significantly reduces menopause symptoms across multiple domains, including hot flashes, mood disturbances, sleep quality and psychological wellbeing. The findings, published in a leading nursing journal, provide the most robust evidence to … Read more
A new study published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth has found that women who practiced yoga during pregnancy experienced improved birth outcomes compared to those who did not engage in mind-body exercise. The research, which analyzed data from the nuMoM2b prospective cohort study across eight U.S. clinical centers, offers fresh evidence that prenatal yoga may … Read more
A growing body of research from UCLA Health suggests that Kundalini yoga may offer unique cognitive benefits to older women at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease — benefits that standard memory training exercises cannot replicate. The findings could change how we think about yoga’s role in brain health and cognitive aging. Led by UCLA Health … Read more