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High blood pressure and yoga

What is the best yogasan and pranayam for the high BP people.kindly advice. regards
(November 9, 2010)

High blood pressure or hypertension occurs when the amount of pressure within the arteries increases. High blood pressure can also lead to other medical conditions such as coronary heart disease, stroke and heart attack. High blood pressure can be of two types, primary hypertension and secondary hypertension. Primary hypertension arises mainly due to injury or stress. Alcohol consumption, smoking, obesity and genetic factors could also lead to primary hypertension. Secondary hypertension is often associated with other complications such as arteriosclerosis, problems of the endocrine gland and kidney infection. If high blood pressure is not detected and treated in the early stages, it could lead to serious damage. The symptoms of high blood pressure include dizziness, headache, blurry vision and hampered kidney function. Treatment of high blood pressure requires lifestyle changes. The relationship between high blood pressure and yoga is one that has raised the interest of health care providers. Incorporating regular practice of yoga into the daily routine is known to be beneficial in treating hypertension.
Stress is one of the biggest threats to anyone with high blood pressure and yoga is the most effective strategy to counter stress. Yoga to lower blood pressure includes many physical poses and breathing exercises. But although there is a positive association between high blood pressure and yoga, it is also advisable to consult your doctor regarding other methods of treatment. Yoga can then be used to supplement the appropriate treatment. In addition to medication, many doctors recommend exercise for high blood pressure. This is because the heart becomes stronger with regular physical activity. When the heart is strong, it is able to pump blood more efficiently. This helps to reduce the pressure in the arteries, thereby reducing blood pressure. Although it may be possible to reduce high blood pressure with bikram yoga the discipline is best avoided as it can be too strenuous. There are some poses that are known to be beneficial for those with hypertension. But it is advisable to consult a doctor before performing any type of exercise. Hypertension yoga postures include Sukhasana (Easy Pose), Bidalasana (Cat Pose), Pavanamuktasana (Wind Relieving Pose), Ardha-Matsyendrasana (half spinal twist), shoulder stretches and double leg raises. These poses must also be accompanied by the breathing technique known as anuloma viloma (alternate nostril breathing). This involves inhaling through one nostril, holding the breath for some seconds and then exhaling through the other nostril. This manner of breathing helps to lower the heart rate and hence is beneficial for those with high blood pressure.
There are also some poses which should be avoided by those with high blood pressure. These include backward bending portion of the half moon pose, Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose), Ustrasana (Camel Pose), Salabhasana (Locust Pose) and Tuladandasana (Balancing Stick Pose).

Submitted by A on November 9, 2010 at 04:46

A person suffers from hypertension because of the pressure on their systems which then leads to other risks also developing. This condition is commonly referred to as high blood pressure and yoga can help counter the problem. High blood pressure basically refers to the level of pressure that develops in one’s arteries. When diagnosing this condition of hypertension there are various different readings that the doctor or medical examiner will take to help in the determination of the pressure levels. If a person’s blood pressure rises to as high as 140 by 90 then it is termed as a case of hypertension. A case of hypertension can also be related to some other conditions like heart attack, stroke and coronary heat disease. At times it may also culminate in death. The two main types of hypertension are referred to as primary hypertension and secondary hypertension. There are no specific symptoms or signs for hypertension and hence it is now known as a silent killer. If a case of hypertension is not detected in the early stages, then it can lead to a case of renal damage and also a case of arterial cardiac. However, hypertension may be detected in time when people begin to exhibit signs of giddiness, headaches that are mild or that can be more severe and also a ringing sensation in one’s ears. At times there may even be a case of disturbed kidney functioning. If these symptoms are experienced on a regular or continuous basis, then it may even lead to serious problems like heart failure, heart attack, stroke and even paralysis. The practice of managing high blood pressure with yoga has become increasingly popular because of its effectiveness.

Thus to manage these conditions high blood pressure yoga is one of the treatments recommended by different experts. Doing yoga on a regular basis can help to lower high blood pressure. There are also other different high blood pressure exercise forms or routines that one can practice like high blood pressure pilates or high blood pressure fitness. Some of the best yoga poses that one can do to control their high blood pressure levels is the Sukhasana. This is the classic position of meditation which involves one crossing their legs, sitting with their back straight and practicing breathing slowly. Shoulder stretches are also a great way for one to reduce the stress and tension that develops in one’s shoulders. This is also great for one’s upper back. The cat pose or the Bidalasana is also a great position to help one along with the half spinal twist.

Submitted by A on September 12, 2010 at 11:36

High blood pressure and yoga

Yoga for hypertension and pranayam for hypertension are very beneficial to keep the blood pressure under control.

Sukhasana – this is an easy pose and good way to control high blood pressure. It also helps to straighten the spine, slow down metabolism, keep your mind steady and promote inner tranquility. Shoulder stretches, bidalasana or cat pose, stand spread leg forward pose, half spinal twist or ardha matsyendrasana, double legs raises, wind relieving pose, and alternate nostril breathing technique are some of the good yoga asana to help deal with high blood pressure.

Anulom vilom pranayam – with your thumb hold your right nasal and breathe in with left nasal, now hold your left nasal with the ring and middle finger and breathe out from right nasal. Then vice versa, perform this pranayam for 10 minutes twice daily for hypertension. Do this with patience and try to breathe in the lungs instead of stomach. If you feel tired take few minures rest in between.

Bhramri pranayam – sit on the floor in a mat, close your ear with thumb, place the index finger on the forehead and remaining there fingers on the base of the nose touching the eye. Breathe in and breathe out (while breathing out make a sound as if you are humming like a bee).

Submitted by S M on May 23, 2008 at 04:31

High blood pressure and yoga

What is the best yogasan and pranayam for the high BP people.kindly advice. regards (November 9, 2010)

What is the best yogasan and pranayam for the high BP people.kindly advice. regards
(November 9, 2010)