Hypertension or high blood pressure is a common condition that occurs when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high. It can prove dangerous if left untreated. It can also lead to heart conditions.
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Yoga For Hypertension
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Yoga is believed to be an effective way to manage hypertension or high blood pressure. A study published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine found that practicing yoga can help someone with blood pressure levels. Here are 5 yoga poses that can help keep your blood pressure in check.
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Child's Pose
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Also known as Balasana, Child's pose can help reduce stress and improve blood circulation, both of which can help promote calmness and manage hypertension.
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Seated Forward Bend
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Paschimottanasana or seated forward bend promotes relaxation, stretches the spine, and calms the mind. All of this helps alleviate hypertension.
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Bound Angle Pose
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Baddha Konasana or bound angle pose helps manage hypertension by encouraging relaxation and opening the hips and groin area. This pose helps promote a sense of calmness and reduces stress levels.
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Hero Pose
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Virasana or hero pose helps calm the mind, reduce stress, and keep your blood pressure levels in check. It also helps alleviate stress and promote a sense of calmness, which may contribute to hypertension management.
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Corpse Pose
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Corpse Pose or Savasana, is effective for managing hypertension as it promotes deep relaxation and stress reduction. It induces a state of calmness, making it beneficial for someone with hypertension.