While the looming fear of political and climatic disruption in demographics floods the social media and the mind, longevity sciences are keeping microscopes busy. Artificially and manually, as the direct effect of the above two is on the human life span. The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore is hosting a conference in the month of August for cutting-edge ageing technology and research discussion. India also themed this year’s International Day of Yoga 2026 as ‘Yoga for healthy ageing and a long life’ and it draws attention to the fact that Yoga was, or is India's ancient longevity science that fostered healthy ageing and accessible old age. Support based enhancement of longevity (artificial proteins, drugs, diet and exercise), which forms the present-day ecosystem for delaying ageing is incomplete without understanding the fact that internal functioning of the body mirrors external habits and functioning of the body. i.e., the faster you work the body, the faster you age. A slow lifestyle is required to delay ageing, only night time rest will not be sufficient. Longevity in the present times does not need a support system, it needs the replacement of the system itself by fostering intelligent lifestyles as practiced in early India as Yoga. The present article draws attention to the scientific contribution of yoga to modern day longevity sciences and research and women's wellness and why it deserves a place in STEM.
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