Key Takeaways
Yoga lowers blood pressure by reducing stress, improving cardiovascular health, and promoting relaxation and mindfulness.
Starting a yoga practice doesn’t need to be complicated; the key is consistency and finding what works for you.
If you have high blood pressure, avoid inversions, fast breathing techniques, and “hot” yoga.
Yoga is a mind-body practice that consists of three parts: the poses (asana), meditation (dhyana), and breath work (pranayama). When combined, these three elements can help lower blood pressure.
How Yoga Lowers Blood Pressure
Incorporating meditation and breathing exercises into a physical yoga practice has the most benefits for blood pressure. These elements work to lower blood pressure by:
Reducing stress: Yoga helps the body deal with stre