Yoga for Healing Hypertension

Hypertension is the result of the pressure in the system getting too high.



This leads to high risks in the system. Commonly called High Blood Pressure, it also refers to the quantum of pressure in one’s arteries. In the diagnosis of High Blood Pressure, a number of readings have to be taken.



If one’s rate of blood pressure touches as high as 140/90, then he or she is suffering from hypertension. High Blood Pressure is also related to other ailments such as stroke, heart attack and Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). It could even lead to death.

The two types of high blood pressure are as follows:

• Primary Hypertension. This is also called essential hypertension. It is commonly the result of stress and injury. There are no specific symptoms for primary hypertension. Other causes r primary hypertension may include emotional disturbance, heredity, weather, being overweight, smoking and alcohol intake.
• Secondary Hypertension. This could lead to kidney infections, breakdown of the Endocrine Gland and even arterial problems like arteriosclerosis.

Since there are no specific symptoms for hypertension, High Blood Pressure came to be called the silent killer. If hypertension is not diagnosed at an early stage, it could lead to arterial cardiac and renal damage. And yet, High Blood Pressure may be diagnosed if people feel a mild and pounding headache, dizziness, hazy vision, ringing in the ears, and disturbed renal functioning. If a person experiences these symptoms continually, they could even bring about a heart attack, heart failure, stroke, or paralysis.

For managing hypertension, lifestyle management is extremely important. One of them is a Yoga lifestyle. It helps treat and prevent hypertension through a set of physical and mental exercises. Given below are some of the Poses that could help a person manage Hypertension. However, it must be noted that Yoga is not an exclusive treatment for Hypertension. You must consult your doctor before taking up any Yoga practices.

Yoga Exercises for Hypertension

• Shoulder Exercises
• Double Leg Raises
• Shoulder Stretches: They are excellent for getting rid of stress and tension from the shoulders, as well as entire upper back. (Done)

Yoga poses

• Sukhasana – Easy Pose
• Bidalasana – Cat Pose
• Ardha Matsyendrasana – Half Spinal Twist
• Pavanamuktasana – Wind Relieving Pose

Breathing exercises

• Kapalabhatti
  Anuloma Viloma