Therapeutic potential of slow pranayama in anxiety pranayama
Kamlesh Jha et. al., Mar 01, 2026

Therapeutic potential of slow pranayama in anxiety

A 2025 review shows that slow pranayama gentle, rhythmic yogic breathing can reduce anxiety by increasing heart rate variability, enhancing vagal tone...

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How yoga interventions are operationalized and reported in the context of mental health and wellbeing RCTs: a systematic review and qualitative synthesis yoga-science
Mary C. Frazier, Masha Remskar, and Jacinta Brinsley et. al., Mar 01, 2026

How yoga interventions are operationalized and reported in the context of mental health and wellbeing RCTs: a systematic review and qualitative synthesis

A 2026 systematic review of 129 RCTs finds that most “yoga for mental health” programs use a common trio: postures, breathwork, and relaxation/med...

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Effectiveness of Yoga in Modulating Markers of Immunity and Inflammation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis mind-body-health
Vasantha Padma Srivastava et. al., Feb 21, 2026

Effectiveness of Yoga in Modulating Markers of Immunity and Inflammation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

A 2024 systematic review of 26 randomized trials finds that yoga can lower key inflammatory markers (IL 6, TNF α, CRP) and boost aspects of immune fu...

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Neurobiological Changes Induced by Mindfulness and Meditation: A Systematic Review Meditation
Desirée Latella et. al., Feb 08, 2026

Neurobiological Changes Induced by Mindfulness and Meditation: A Systematic Review

This 2024 systematic review examines how mindfulness and meditation induce measurable neurobiological changes, including increased cortical thickness,...

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 The impact of yoga on occupational stress and wellbeing: exploring practitioners’ experiences yoga-science
Ingunn Hagen et. al., Feb 08, 2026

The impact of yoga on occupational stress and wellbeing: exploring practitioners’ experiences

Explore why modern professionals are turning to yoga as "skill in action" to reclaim mental clarity and rebuild after burnout. Learn how simple, porta...

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Unveiling Therapeutic Potential of Yoga Mitigating Oxidative Stress and  Mitochondrial Dysfunction in PCOS: A Randomized Controlled Trial yoga-science
Rima Dada et. al., Feb 02, 2026

Unveiling Therapeutic Potential of Yoga Mitigating Oxidative Stress and Mitochondrial Dysfunction in PCOS: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is more than irregular periods and cystic ovaries, it is a systemic metabolic and inflammatory condition closely link...

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Effects of Yoga on Gene Expression: A Systematic Review of Randomised Controlled Trials yoga-science
Selvaraj Giridharan et. al., Feb 01, 2026

Effects of Yoga on Gene Expression: A Systematic Review of Randomised Controlled Trials

This study explores how yoga influences gene expression, inflammation, immune regulation, and cellular aging, based on evidence from randomized contro...

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Mindfulness Meditation for Sleep Disturbances Among Individuals with Cognitive Impairment: A Scoping Review Meditation
Sunny H W Chan et. al., Jan 25, 2026

Mindfulness Meditation for Sleep Disturbances Among Individuals with Cognitive Impairment: A Scoping Review

This scoping review shows that structured mindfulness meditation programs can meaningfully improve sleep quality, reduce insomnia and ease fatigue in ...

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Yoga maintains Th17/Treg cell homeostasis and reduces the rate of T cell aging in rheumatoid arthritis: A randomized controlled trial. Scientific Reports (2023);  Barriers and facilitators to yoga practice among people living with arthritis: A qualitative yoga-science
Paper 1: Rima Dada, Paper 2: Isha Biswas Jan 25, 2026

Yoga maintains Th17/Treg cell homeostasis and reduces the rate of T cell aging in rheumatoid arthritis: A randomized controlled trial. Scientific Reports (2023); Barriers and facilitators to yoga practice among people living with arthritis: A qualitative

Can yoga do more than improve flexibility for people living with arthritis? In this episode, we explore scientific and patient-centered evidence showi...

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Effectiveness of Virtual Yoga for Chronic LowBack Pain A Randomized Clinical Trial yoga-science
Robert Saper Jan 20, 2026

Effectiveness of Virtual Yoga for Chronic LowBack Pain A Randomized Clinical Trial

A randomized clinical trial found that a 12-week virtual yoga program significantly reduced chronic low back pain, improved daily function, and lowere...

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The Origin and Clinical Relevance of Yoga Nidra yoga-nidra
Seithikurippu R. Pandi‑Perumal Jan 20, 2026

The Origin and Clinical Relevance of Yoga Nidra

Yoga Nidra—often called yogic sleep—is more than deep relaxation. In this episode of YogaInsightPod, we explore the scientific and historical foun...

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Long-term effects of yoga-based practices on neural, cognitive, psychological, and physiological outcomes in adults: a scoping review and evidence map yoga-science
Gabriela Campelo Jan 18, 2026

Long-term effects of yoga-based practices on neural, cognitive, psychological, and physiological outcomes in adults: a scoping review and evidence map

This scoping review synthesizes 65 studies on adults with at least one year of yoga-based practice, spanning postures, breathing and meditation. Long-...

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Effects of yogic practices on physiological and biochemical parameters of hypertensive patients yoga-science
Khushbu Jain Jan 17, 2026

Effects of yogic practices on physiological and biochemical parameters of hypertensive patients

This 2025 systematic review of 15 clinical trials demonstrates that regular yogic practices—including specific Asanas, Pranayama, and Yoga Nidra—p...

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Influence of 24 Week Yoga Intervention on Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Inflammatory Markers in Type 2 Diabetes yoga-science
Rajeev Gupta et. al., Jan 11, 2026

Influence of 24 Week Yoga Intervention on Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Inflammatory Markers in Type 2 Diabetes

A randomized clinical study of adults with type 2 diabetes found that a 24-week yoga program significantly improved blood sugar control, reduced infla...

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Breathwork for Chronic Stress and Mental Health: Does Choosing a Specific Technique Matter? pranayama
Adam Siebieszuk et. al., Jan 03, 2026

Breathwork for Chronic Stress and Mental Health: Does Choosing a Specific Technique Matter?

Explore scientific evidence on breathwork for chronic stress and mental health, and learn whether specific breathing techniques truly matter.

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