Reduce Hypertension through Yoga
June 26, 2008
The fast, busy and hectic pace of life has led to a rapid increase in hypertension or high blood pressure among people which in turn has lead to a rise in cardiovascular diseases. One needs to combat this problem through awareness, proper lifestyle and through medication. Along with proper medication, yoga can prove to be beneficial in preventing and even curing the problem of hypertension. It has been found that yoga can assist in heart problems and can lead to the overall health and wellness of a person.
Yoga is preventive, curative and rehabilitative which focuses on the harmonization of body, mind and soul for the overall balance and health of a person. It has recently gained a lot of importance due to its almost ‘magical’ healing powers in relation to heart problems like hypertension.
Yogic Poses for Hypertension
Trikonasana (Triangle Pose): This pose is accompanied by the lateral stretching of the lumbar and the mid-thoracic regions and is useful for sustaining a healthy functioning of the kidney. To attain this pose, one should stand with one’s back close to the wall and feet about 3 feet apart. Keeping one’s hips square to the wall, one should stretch one’s arms to the sides and lengthen up through the spine. As one exhales, one’s back should be kept straight and the right arm should be extended to the side, as far as it can reach. Then, bring your right hand to a block placed along the outside of your right foot and reach your left hand to the ceiling. Stay in this position for three to five breaths, and repeat on the other side.
Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose): In this pose, one needs to lie on one’s stomach with hands under the shoulders and elbows tucked into the body. After that, a gentle arc should be created in the spine by lifting one’s head and upper body off the mat. One’s pelvis should remain on the mat to protect the lower back. One can stay in this pose for about three to five breaths.
Shoulder Stretches: shoulder stretches are helpful in relieving stress and tension from one’s shoulders as well as from one’s entire upper back.
Anuloma Viloma: This is also called as the alternate nostril breathing technique and it takes care of the overall health of a person. In this technique, one has to inhale through one nostril, retain the breath and then exhale through the other nostril.
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