Fellow yogis, we’ve always felt the benefits of yoga on our mats – and now science is echoing what our bodies and minds already knew. Exciting new research is showing just how powerfully yoga can transform our health and well-being. Click on the links below to read research articles highlighting the latest research on yoga’s benefits:
- A comprehensive meta-analysis of 24 research trials in 2024 found that yoga significantly reduces the symptoms of depression, a reassuring validation for anyone who’s experienced that post-savasana serenity.
- Even more fascinating is recent research on pranayama that unpacks the science behind our breath, showing how slow, deep breathing soothes the nervous system and lifts the mood.
- Perhaps the most uplifting news is captured within a systematic review that highlights pranayama’s benefits for respiratory conditions and heart health.
- And here’s something that may surprise you: a 2015 study with 150 schoolchildren in Jaipur found that just 12 weeks of Anuloma-Viloma pranayama significantly lowered the resting pulse rates and stress levels – clear evidence that these ancient practices support wellness at every age.
Whether you’re navigating stress, managing a health condition, or simply seeking greater calm over your day, the science is catching up to traditional wisdom: what yogis have known for centuries is true – yoga works.
~ Abha Gupta