Yoga is an ancient approach of staying fit that can help you with a variety of health issues.
It can be a natural and safe method to control hypertension, often called the 'silent killer'. More like this High Blood Pressure? Follow These TIPS Sedentary lifestyle, poor and low nutrition diet, obesity, smoking, constant stress, and other factors can all contribute to high blood pressure. How can yoga help someone with hypertension? Yoga positions require you to breathe in a specific manner, which can help you control your blood pressure and reduce stress levels in your body. Yoga asanas require you to breathe deeply and consciously while synchronising your body motions. Stress and hypertension are caused by a lack of sleep, and yoga can assist to regulate sleep habits and patterns. Yoga practice combined with a healthy, nutritious diet will help you maintain body weight and battle obesity. Yoga infuses the body and psyche with positive energy making you feel better about yourself. Here are 10 yoga poses to fight hypertension. Practice them daily for maximum benefit. 1. Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose)