For those people who imagine that yoga consists of pretzel-like postures, the term “yogic science” will seem contradictory. But this year, the world’s first masters degree in applied yogic science will be awarded to students studying at the “yoga university” Bihar Yoga Bharati (Munger, India). And worldwide, interest is increasing in the biological effects of this ancient practice. Full text available from the Lancet: http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(05)79010-3/fulltext