YOGA FOR BLOODPRESSURE

BLOOD PRESSURE

• Every living animal on the planet has blood pressure; there is no exception to this rule. The blood flows through the body with certain pressure, but if the pressure is higher than the normal range then it is a disease, which is called High Blood Pressure or sometimes the blood pressure drops below the normal range, then it is called Low Blood Pressure.
  For the blood to reach all parts of the body, it has certain pressure. This pressure is created because of contraction of heart. Sometimes for various reasons these blood pressure increases, for example fearful situation, anger, anxiety, excessive thinking, mental tensions or even for physical exertion. During these situations the heart comes under extra workload. But when the situation changes and comes to normal, so also the blood pressure. This temporary change in Blood Pressure is not disease but when this Blood pressure remains high always, it becomes a disease.

PRANAYAM

• Pranayama is control of breath, breathing & blood circulation system, heart have close relation between them. Also these are dependant on mental activities. If mental strain increases the breathing rate is affected. In Pranayama the breathing is controlled and the rate is reduced, which reduces the strain on heart and also the rate. This increases the stability of mind and mental activities are also controlled.Even simple breathing exercises like Deep breathing, Quiet Breathing help reduce the mental stresses and strains.Also the Pranic force in the body is balanced with the regular practice of Pranayama, which restores the physical and mental balance. Some Pranayama techniques affect the functioning of nervous system, which again help restore the balance.Pranayama reduces the need of oxygen, so also the production of carbon dioxide. So the respiration rate reduces. In various Pranayama techniques Ujjayi Pranayam balances the Pranic flow of energy in the body. Ujjayi also affects carotid sinus, which help reduce BP. Nadishodhan Pranayam controls the Pranic flow. But people suffering from BP should not practice Kumbhaka (retention of breath) but only inhalation and exhalation.

AASANS FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

VAJRASANA

Procedure

• Fold the left leg in the knee and place the toe on the floor.
  Fold the right leg in the knee and place the toe on the floor and join the two toes.
  Sit on the pit formed by the parted heels.
  Place the palms on the knees.
  


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MATSYASAN

Procedure

STEP 1: Lie down on your back with your legs straight and your feet together. Place your hands, palms down, underneath your thighs.

STEP 2:Pressing down on your elbows, inhale and arch your back. Drop your head back so that the top of your head is on the floor, but your weight should rest on your elbows. Exhale. Breathe deeply while in the position, keeping your legs and lower torso relaxed. To come out of the pose, lift your head and place it gently back down, then release the arms.

SAVASANA

Procedure

• Rotate your legs in and out, and then let them fall gently out to the sides.
  Let your arms fall alongside your body, slightly separated from the body, palms facing upwards.
  Rotate the spine by turning your head from side to side to center it.
  Then start stretching yourself out, as though someone is pulling your head away from your feet, your shoulders down and away from your neck, your legs down and away from your pelvis.
  Breathe deeply and slowly from your abdomen.
  Hold the pose for several minutes. Make your mind still and concentrate on your breath or the body.
  After doing the pose, bend your knees. Using your legs, push yourself onto one side.
  Push yourself in a sitting position.