The Science of Yoga Initiative 2026 Trends Initiative Chair: Leah Nduati, CEO, Certified Yoga Instructor, Founder of Yoga Experiences Africa Initiative Vice-Chair: Bija Bennett, Author, President, BijaB, Yoga Therapist, United States The following trends explore how the science of yoga is emerging as a bridge between ancient practice and modern research, shaping the future of integrative health and human wellbeing. TREND 1: The Genomic Renaissance of…
Connecting Beyond What May be Obvious Conflicts and difficulties on worksites are not uncommon. They can be small personal differences between two workers, or they can occur between groups. When such issues are unresolved, they can interfere with workplace culture, productivity, general enjoyment of work, and safety. Recently, I spent four days on a significant construction site. I was invited there to support management through…
Men’s Wellbeing Initiative 2026 Trends Initiative Chair: John Toomey, CEO, The Wellbeing Thought Leaders, Australia Initiative Vice-Chair: Vishal Patel MD, PhD, Founder, Phronos, United States Men’s wellbeing in 2026 is defined by a central tension: institutional momentum is accelerating while the connective infrastructure between organizations, sectors and geographies remains weak. Three nations launched their first national men’s health strategies in 18 months. Sport is being formalized…
Massage Makes Me Healthy and Happy Initiative 2026 Trends Initiative Chair: Heather Zdan, Executive Marketing Professional, United States Initiative Vice-Chair: CG Funk, Consultant, United States TREND 1: Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) is becoming increasingly popular as both a therapeutic and wellness practice, due to a combination of growing scientific interest, broader clinical integration and cultural wellness trends. Research has documented physiological…
Lifestyle Medicine Initiative 2026 Trends Initiative Chair: Lisa Starr, Consultant for Wynne Business, United States Initiative Vice-Chair: Wilfried Dreckmann, Founding Director of Spa Project, Germany TREND 1: Lifestyle Medicine as First-Line Therapy Lifestyle medicine is no longer adjunctive care. In 2026, health systems increasingly deploy evidence-based lifestyle interventions as first-line therapy for cardiometabolic disease, mental health conditions, musculoskeletal health and cancer survivorship—embedded into care pathways, quality…
Inclusive Wellness Initiative 2026 Trends Initiative Chair: Jackie Roby, Relationship Mindset Coach, Inspired Journey Consulting, United States Initiative Vice-Chair: Cherrie Catresse, Wellness Practitioner with Catreese & Co Wellness The language and priorities surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion continue to evolve across the wellness industry. In many regions, shifting political climates and changing workplace dynamics are influencing how organizations approach inclusion, belonging and wellbeing. At the same…
