Vol. 11, Issue 1, Part C (2025)

High blood pressure is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease, and the pressure levels have been shown to be positively and progressively related to the risk for stroke and coronary heart disease. Blood pressure can be regularised with YOGIC management, which includes asana, pranayama, and meditation. The associated symptoms like stress, depression, anxiety, etc can also be treated along with hypertension. The present study was done to assess the efficacy of selected yoga practices for reducing high blood pressure. The parasympathetic nervous system (PNS), part of the autonomic nervous system, plays a critical role in maintaining cardiovascular homeostasis and counteracting the effects of hypertension. Its activation promotes relaxation, lowers heart rate, and reduces blood pressure by balancing the hyperactivity of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS), often a hallmark of hypertension. By restoring autonomic balance and counteracting the effects of sympathetic hyper activation, the parasympathetic nervous system plays a vital role in the prevention and management of hypertension.

Yoga therapy is the expert use of yoga's tenets and practices to enhance health and wellbeing in a therapeutic setting. It involves goal-setting, customized evaluation, and lifestyle management. The adoption of Various Sukshma Vyayams for the loosening up of muscles, joints synchronised with inhalation and exhalation, Chandra bedha pranayama, and Savasana are included in the training program for the hypertensive volunteers. The participants are monitored with the guidance of Doctors and staff at the venue. The goal of the current study was to determine whether these sookshma vyayams and Chandrabedha pranayama may effectively lower high blood pressure among the middle-aged men who had irregular blood pressure variations.

Aim & Objectives: The present study set out to investigate the potential efficaciousness of specific yoga poses in reducing hypertension in middle-aged males. The aim of the study was to determine how patients with hypertension responded to yoga therapy.

Materials and Methods: 40 patients with pre- hypertension between the ages of 35-50 years were selected. After a rest of 15-20 minutes in a comfortable posture their baseline physiological parameters such as pulse rate. Systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) were recorded by an automated digital Sphygmomanometer. The controlled group and the experimental group were volunteer to participate and the experimental were given a proper training program.

Results: A significant result was achieved during the research. The systolic and the Diastolic blood pressure were noticed at a healthy measure.

Conclusion: It is evident from the results that yoga plays an important role in the lifestyle diseases, especially for the hypertensive men so as to prevent the later stage of hypertension. Yoga therapy offers a holistic and effective approach to managing hypertension by addressing both physiological and psychological factors. Through practices such as basic asanas, chandrabedha pranayama, meditation, and relaxation techniques, yoga helps regulate blood pressure by enhancing parasympathetic activity, reducing stress, improving vascular health, and promoting overall well-being. Its ability to decrease sympathetic hyperactivity and support cardiovascular function makes it a valuable adjunct to conventional treatments. By incorporating yoga therapy into daily life, individuals with hypertension can experience improved blood pressure control, reduced reliance on medications, and enhanced quality of life. Future research should continue to explore the long-term benefits and mechanisms of yoga in diverse populations to solidify its role in hypertension management.