Perimenopause — the transitional phase before menopause that can begin as early as the mid-thirties and last a decade or more — is one of the most underserved chapters of women’s health. Hot flashes, disrupted sleep, joint pain, mood instability, brain fog, and anxiety can all emerge during this phase, often without clear medical interventions … Read more
Pregnancy transforms your body week by week, and your yoga practice should transform with it. What feels wonderful in the first trimester may be uncomfortable or unsafe in the third, and poses that seem impossible at twenty weeks might become your best friends at thirty-six. A trimester-by-trimester approach ensures you are always practicing in a … Read more
Women who are at higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease may be able to protect their cognitive function through yoga and meditation, according to new research from the University of California, Los Angeles. The study, led by psychiatrist Helen Lavretsky at the Jane and Terry Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, adds to a … Read more
A new study published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth in 2026 has added significant evidence to the case for prenatal yoga as a protective practice during pregnancy. Analyzing data from nulliparous women enrolled across eight U.S. clinical centers, the research found that regular yoga practice during pregnancy was associated with lower risks of several adverse … Read more
New research is strengthening the case for yoga as a powerful complementary treatment for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), with recent studies showing the practice can reduce inflammation, improve hormonal balance, and target key metabolic pathways involved in the condition. For the estimated one in ten women affected by PCOS worldwide, these findings offer fresh scientific … Read more