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/meditation, yet define yoga in many different ways. Clearer, standardized reporting is needed to know which yoga approaches best improve anxiety, depression, stress, and quality of life.