How Can Yoga Lower Blood Pressure

By Kimaya Singh

Can Yoga lower blood pressure? The practice of Yoga has been around for thousands of years and has a number of noted health benefits associated with it. One of its benefits is to help lower blood pressure. Having high blood pressure often means the risk of developing certain conditions is also very high. Those conditions can include a higher rate of stroke and heart disease, among other negative health effects. That’s why it can be extremely beneficial to use Yoga as a gentle, yet effective, tool in order to promote better health. Maintaining good health can obviously contribute to a better quality of life. People often wonder exactly how and why Yoga can lower blood pressure.

High blood pressure can affect someone at almost any age. Exercise, lowering stress levels and keeping a healthy diet can help to lower blood pressure. Yoga is a smart way for people of any age to exercise. It can be used by almost anyone, regardless of his or her fitness level. Even those who haven’t exercised for a long time or might have certain physical limitations can use some simple yet effective Yoga techniques to improve their physical health – not to mention their emotional and mental health!

Health practitioners (through practice and numerous studies) have known for years that exercise can significantly reduce many health risks. For some people, high impact activity isn’t within their abilities. Fortunately, Yoga can be a viable alternative for people that need to alleviate stress and develop a healthier lifestyle. There are many types of Yoga practices to choose from and finding the right one that appeals to a person’s fitness level and abilities can be done quite easily. One of the great things about Yoga is that it can also be incorporated into an already established exercise routine as well.

Being healthy and having a good quality of life are often intertwined. Keeping healthy through regular exercise, eating a balanced diet and paying attention to stress levels all contribute to having a positive quality of life. Doing so can significantly lower a person’s risk for a number of negative and serious health issues Lowering and maintaining safe blood pressure levels through Yoga can be accomplished, especially through faithful and diligent practice.

Lastly, remember that inverted postures may not be the best choice, if you have pre-existing high blood pressure. In this case, it would be a wise precaution to consult with your physician before practicing a physical style of Yoga. Although, many Hatha styles are gentle, some are not. Therefore, research the style, teacher, and school before attending classes.

Yoga teachers would be wise to learn which students have high blood pressure in their classes. For the safety of all students, Yoga teachers want to know who has pre-existing medical conditions.

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