Therapeutic role of yoga in hypertension

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World J Methodol. Mar 20, 2024; 14(1): 90127
Published online Mar 20, 2024. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v14.i1.90127

Therapeutic role of yoga in hypertension

Anjali Mangesh Joshi, Arkiath Veettil Raveendran, Muruganathan Arumugam

Anjali Mangesh Joshi, Department of Psycho-Oncology, HCG NCHRI Cancer Center, Nagpur 440026, Maharashtra, India

Arkiath Veettil Raveendran, Department of Internal Medicine, Former Assistant Professor of Medicine, Govt. Medical College, Kozhikode 673010, Kerala, India

Muruganathan Arumugam, Department of Internal Medicine, Past president API Past Governor American College of Physicians Past President Hypertension Society of India Past Dean Indian College of Physicians, Tirupur 641602, Tamilnadu, India

Author contributions: Joshi AM and Raveendran AV designed the manuscript, collected data, and wrote the manuscript; Arumugam M contributed to data collection and manuscript writing; Joshi AM designed and prepared the yoga practice manuals (additional files); Joshi AM, Raveendran AV, Arumugam M contributed to the manuscript revision.

Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.

Corresponding author: Arkiath Veettil Raveendran, FRCP, MBBS, MD, Assistant Professor, Chief Physician, Doctor, Department of Internal Medicine, Former Assistant Professor of Medicine, Govt. Medical College, Badr Al Samaa, Barka, Kozhikode 673010, Kerala, India. raveendranav@yahoo.co.in

Received: November 23, 2023
Peer-review started: November 23, 2023
First decision: November 30, 2023
Revised: December 19, 2023
Accepted: January 16, 2024
Article in press: January 16, 2024
Published online: March 20, 2024
Processing time: 104 Days and 11.5 Hours

Abstract

Systemic hypertension is an established risk factor for coronary artery disease and cerebrovascular accident and control of blood pressure reduces the risk of a major cardiovascular event. Both non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatment options are available to treat hypertension. Yoga, recently received more attention as a treatment modality for various lifestyle disorders, even though practiced in India since ancient times. In this review, we are analyzing the role of yoga in the treatment of systemic hypertension.

Keywords: Yoga; Hypertension; Blood pressure; Asana; Pranayama; Meditation

Core Tip: Lifestyle modification is a vital component in the management of hypertension in addition to pharmacotherapy. However, it is infrequently practiced in day-to-day life. Yoga practice helps in clinically relevant reduction in blood pressure in people with hypertension. However, there is a scarcity of the necessary information and awareness not only among the general population but also among healthcare professionals regarding the benefits of yoga in hypertension. Awareness of various yoga practices suitable for hypertension, their respective effects, and the necessary precautions when performing them helps in utilizing this in day-to-day life.