Overcoming Hypertension with Yoga

One of the most common diseases prevalent all over the world is hypertension. Hypertension or high blood pressure is potentially serious because people with the condition have a higher risk for heart disease. It is referred to as a 'silent killer' as there will not be any symptom at all. If it is left uncontrolled it may lead to heart attack or kidney failure. Many people try to keep hypertension under control through medication along with diet and exercise. But undiagnosed hypertension will assume greater proportions to become a heart attack, kidney failure, arteriosclerosis or stroke etc.

Each individual is made in a different way and the same medication or treatment may not be working for all. The sufferers tend to try other types of medication or treatment if they don't get the desired result. At this point after having tried a variety of treatments, they even begin to doubt the efficacy of any alternative. People reach a point when they resign themselves to a life of dullness and frustration. These pent up feelings later break out as a sudden physical problem in most of the cases.

Yoga keeps regulates blood pressure

You can keep your blood pressure controlled by making certain lifestyle changes. Reducing salt and fat intake exercise regularly and loosing weight, reduce alcohol consumption and managing stress.

Yoga for controlling hypertension

An easy and proven way to reduce and prevent hypertension is the practice of Hatha yoga. These are easy to do asanas (yoga postures) that are highly beneficial as therapy for hypertension.

1. Balasana (Child's pose): This is considered to be the best yoga to be practiced by hypertension patients.

1. Makarasana (Crocodile pose): Makarasana is best for stress relief.

1. Shavasana (Corpse pose): This asana helps in relaxing each and every part of your body while breathing deeply.

1. Sukhasana (Easy pose): This is a sitting pose for meditation. Usually done after the corpse pose or shavasana. It helps to straighten the spine, slowing down metabolism and improves inner tranquility and keeps your mind still calms the entire body..
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3. Anuloma Viloma Pranayama: This is a breathing technique in which you inhale through one nostril, exhale through the other and vice versa.

The response levels of each individual are different and so it is advisable to do these yoga postures under the supervision of a yoga guide. Recording of blood pressure before and after doing the asanas is necessary. It will help in monitoring the blood pressure and make changes in the routines accordingly. You can continue to take any medications prescribed by the doctor while practicing yoga. The yoga postures are recommended for relieving stress and mental tension and regulating the functions of glands and removing toxic wastes from your body.

Yoga is safe to practice and needs no special equipment. However care should be taken with awareness to the physical limitations of the individual and yoga should be practiced with guidance. Doing yoga improves the quality of sleep and you will feel refreshed when you wake up and will be full of renewed energy. With continuous yoga practice you can enjoy a significant improvement in your physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of life.

Nowadays the world resorts to yoga as a means to reduce stress and anxiety. Companies and institutions organize yoga programs to increase productivity through stress management.