EVALUATION OF THE EFFECT OF YOGA POSTURES ON BLOOD PRESS

Abstract:

Introduction: Yoga appears to exert its effect against high blood pressure primarily through the associated breathing and meditation techniques. Objective: To compare the blood pressure lowering effect of yoga interventions with and without yoga postures in patients with arterial hypertension. Methods: 75 patients taking medication for arterial hypertension (72 % women, mean age 58.7 ± 9.5 years) were randomized into three groups. Results: 24-hour systolic blood pressure was significantly lower in the control group (group difference = -3.8 mmHg). Conclusions: Yoga is safe and effective for patients taking high blood pressure medication.

Año de publicación:

2022

Keywords:

• Yoga
• Arterial hypertension
• meditation. Source: DeCS
• physical exercise
• intervention

Fuente:

scopus