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Vedanta, not psychology: Frawley calls for Yoga-based self-realization

Frawley’s challenge is blunt: if yoga ignores Atman, it risks becoming therapy with Sanskrit gloss. The clash with modern psychology is about what a self even is.

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Eight weeks of yoga helped chronic insomnia sufferers fall asleep 30% faster and sleep 37 minutes longer in a Harvard study.

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North Shropshire gets first free Park Yoga sessions in Market Drayton

North Shropshire’s first free Park Yoga sessions begin in Market Drayton on May 3, opening outdoor classes to anyone who can show up.

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Addabbo hosts Forest Hills meditation, yoga and Tai Chi stress relief session

A free Forest Hills session paired meditation, yoga and Tai Chi in a veterans hall, giving attendees a low-cost reset and coupons for two local studios.

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Jammu & Kashmir rolls out yoga in schools and police lines to fight drug abuse

Yoga is now part of Jammu and Kashmir’s 100-day anti-drug push, reaching schools, colleges and police lines in a territory where officials say 70,000 people in Kashmir are affected.

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Yoga Gains Attention for Potential Cortisol-Lowering Stress Relief

A viral list put yoga beside sleep and kindness for lowering cortisol, but the science is more mixed than the post suggests. Some studies show benefits, while others do not.

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New book traces yoga’s ties to nationalism, power, and Western appropriation

A new book argues that modern yoga’s global image was built through politics, body culture, and appropriation, not just tradition. That claim is rattling the studio-friendly story many of us know.

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Boston’s yoga voucher program for LGBTQ migrants sparks wasteful spending backlash

Michelle Wu’s city-backed wellness plan promised up to $500 for yoga and salon services, but Boston later said the grant was for mental health, not vouchers.

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Mission Yoga Marks 25 Years as a Resilient Wellness Community

Mission Yoga turned 25 by doing what few independent studios in San Francisco have managed: stay rooted in the Mission through rent pressure, churn and the pandemic.

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Yoga on the Rocks returns to Red Rocks with preregistration and bilingual classes

Yoga on the Rocks is adding preregistration and bilingual sessions at Red Rocks, with 12 sunrise classes, free parking and a fast-moving ticket window.

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YogaRenew Launches 50-Hour Breathwork Certification for Yoga Teachers

YogaRenew's new 50-hour breathwork certification turns pranayama into a standalone credential. Joe Miller leads the self-paced course from Hoboken.

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Blackbird Yoga opens in Webster Groves, blends heated classes and community focus

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FS8 opens Ballston studio, blends yoga, Pilates and low-impact training

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Study Links Phthalates in Yoga Wear to Preterm Birth Risk

A global analysis tied DEHP exposure to 1.97 million preterm births in 2018, putting yoga pants and gym clothes under scrutiny.

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Yogasana could debut at 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad

Yogasana is fighting for a Games slot in Ahmedabad, where India wants indigenous sports on the 2030 Commonwealth stage and yoga’s quieter traditions may meet the judging table.

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Parvathy Krishna Face Yoga Claims Spark Backlash Over Scientific Evidence

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Yoga joins Parkinson’s wellness event focused on movement and brain health

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Rand Paul blasts $150,000 in federal spending on employee yoga classes

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Alameda studio blends yoga, weights, and cardio in Yoga Sculpt class

Alameda’s newest West End yoga hub is leaning hard into hybrid fitness, and its Yoga Sculpt class shows exactly why. It is yoga with weights and cardio, built for people who want a real workout.

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Ichetucknee Yoga Club launches two-year highway cleanup commitment

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Yoga Six opens Earth Day family festival in Columbia with free class

Yoga Six kicked off Color Burst Park’s Earth Day celebration with a free 45-minute class before recycling relays, live music and family activities took over.

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West Hartford Yoga offers body-inclusive class with props and support

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Elemental Yoga opens with free classes, open house, and community focus

Elemental Yoga marked its April 11 opening with three free classes, a 5 to 8 p.m. open house, and a $25-a-week founding rate.

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Bronx Yoga Lab flood repairs spark community fundraising support

A second sprinkler failure sent 8 to 9 inches of water across Bronx Yoga Lab, and members had already pushed a fundraiser past $10,000 to help cover up to $60,000 in repairs.

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How to Choose a High-Quality 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in 2026

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