How Can Yoga Help You Fight Hypertension?

                                                                                                                                                                            While Hypertension is a challenge in itself, what makes it so particularly dangerous is the host of diseases, abnormalities and health conditions it can set the stage for. If left untreated, Hypertension can lead to cardiovascular problems, heart failure, kidney disease, restlessness and even trigger a deadly stroke. There is no doubt that Hypertension is a formidable opponent in your quest for optimal health.

In treating Hypertension, most people think only of pills. Many of them are largely unaware of the tremendous healing power of ancient practices like Yoga. Dealing with chronic problems like Hypertension means making careful changes to your lifestyle. The techniques and wisdom of Yoga, if applied correctly, can help you keep Hypertension under control and lead a healthy life.

How Yoga helps combat Hypertension

The regular practice of Yoga is enormously helpful for people who are suffering from Hypertension. The physical aspect of Yoga Asana aims to increase the strength and flexibility of the body, while Pranayama and Mudra provide the correct mental attitude and support in order to deal with a serious health issue like Hypertension. Research has shown that sustained Yoga practice helps to bring down high blood pressure, improve stamina, promote general health as well mental peace. Moreover, Yoga practice actually compliments the medicines that you have been prescribed. This makes Yoga your ideal companion in the journey away from Hypertension and towards better wellbeing.

Yoga for Hypertension

1. Shavasana: Famous for its somewhat morbid name “Corpse Pose”, this Asana is the best available pose for attaining total rest and deep relaxation. People with Hypertension can benefit enormously from practising this pose after a hard day of work and strenuous activity. This pose gives your body and mind the opportunity to decelerate and shed persistent worries, which in turn helps to bring down the blood pressure.   

2. Anuloma Viloma Pranayama: This particular method of alternating breathing is renowned for its ability to help the practitioner calm down, control restlessness and aid in increasing mental focus. The practice of this Pranayama brings relief to strained blood vessels, releases stress, improves physical strength and enhances mental calmness.

3. Yoga Mudra: Specific gestures made using the fingers are called Yoga Mudra. Yoga practitioners usually combine Pranayama and Mudra to prepare the body and mind for an extensive period of meditation and deep relaxation. This makes Yoga Mudra practice vital for people suffering from Hypertension, as they are usually worried about the adverse future complications.

By Khalid Md. Saifullah

Naturoveda Health World

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