Yoga for Blood Pressure

Blood pressure is a term that used to figure out the pressure our arterial walls(blood vessels) have , normal range of blood pressure is 120/80mmhg(systolic pressure / diastolic pressure) when it goes higher than this it will be generally considered as high blood pressure or hypertension, if BP goes higher than 170/100mmhg , medical attention must be sought.

High blood pressure is a condition that shows no symptoms, but can certainly put you at risk of heart disease. High blood pressure or hypertension should not be ignored. High blood pressure patients are at a higher risk of heart diseases and stroke.

Things that can increase your risk of getting high blood pressure

• are overweight.
• eat too much salt and do not eat enough fruit and vegetables.
• do not do enough exercise.
• drink too much alcohol or coffee (or other caffeine-based drinks)
• smoke.
• do not get much sleep or have disturbed sleep.

If you have high blood pressure, it is important to bring it under control. Additional to working with diet such as reducing salt intake, you must make some lifestyle changes. Yoga can help lower the blood pressure naturally and reduce hypertension induced by stress. Yoga poses involve breathing in a certain pattern which can control blood pressure as well as relieve stress. It will also enhance the functioning of your heart. Yoga leaves a positive impact on your mind and body. It is an effective way to lower blood pressure, we should involve all those yoga postures which puts least stress on body.

Breathing ratio for performing asanas mentioned following 1:2 or 1:1/2

For example

Inhale 4 sec exhale 8 sec or Inhale 4 sec exhale 6 sec
And make sure breathing is kept soundless , slow, calm and most importantly deep down toward the hips we should try to breath, posture mentioned following will help you achieve the state of body , breath , heart and eventually health.