Iyengar Yoga and Hypertension

Description

Hypertension (high blood pressure) has been linked to increased risk of stroke, cardiovascular disease, and kidney disease. According to the National Center for Health Statistics nearly one in three adults (18+) in the United States have hypertension; the rate increases with age, reaching over 40% percent for adults over 40. Results of a study among adults with pre-hypertension and Stage 1 hypertension found that practicing Iyengar Yoga for 12 weeks produces clinically meaningful improvements in their blood pressure levels.

https://iynaus.org/sites/iynaus_files/pages/research/Iyengar-Yoga-Hypertension.pdf