Open AccessYoga practice improves the body mass index and blood pressure: A randomized controlled trial
Author(s) -
Ashutosh Chauhan,
Deepak Kumar Semwal,
Subhashree Mishra,
Ruchi Badoni Semwal
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
international journal of yoga/international journal of yoga
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2231-2714
pISSN - 0973-6131
DOI - 10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_46_16
Subject(s) - blood pressure , body mass index , medicine , morning , diastole , physical therapy , clinical practice , randomized controlled trial
Yoga, an ancient Indian system of exercise and therapy is an art of good living or an integrated system for the benefit of the body, mind, and inner spirit. Regular practice of yoga can help to increase blood flow to the brain, reduce stress, have a calming effect on the nervous system, and greatly help in reducing hypertension.