High bloods pressure is a constant worry for those suffering from it. Here are some natural yoga exercises to help you control this problem. These poses are very effective against high blood pressure. However, make sure that you consult your doctor before performing these exercises.
Shoulder Stretches
Shoulder Stretches are huge in mitigating stress and worry on ones shoulders and the upper back. Practicing them every day for about a month will make one notice the difference in their blood pressure levels. Here is how you do the pose:
1. Hold a long strap in your hands.
2. Sit in a straight position.
3. Flatten your arms in forward position while holding the strap.
4. Now inhale and move your arms up to the point where they are above your head
5. Exhale as you bring the arms down behind you.
6. Always make sure the strap is big enough and your hands adequately apart. Otherwise the exercise will not be performed appropriately.
Keep in mind it is very important to synchronize your movement with your breathing.
The Meditative Pose (Sukhasana)
This pose is known to be the most typical meditative pose. The Meditative Pose assists an individual in smoothening down the spinal chord, decelerating the metabolism rate, and endorsing inner harmony.
Sukhasana is a pose planned for meditation. It encourages inner calm, stretches the hips, and straightens the spine. Here is how the pose is made:
1. Sit on the floor on a mat.
2. Cross legs, putting your feet below your knees.
3. Grasp your hands around your knees.
4. Straighten up your head and upper body.
Wind Relieving Pose (Pavanamuktasana)
The Wind Relieving Pose works mainly on the digestive system and is a great exercise for those suffering from high blood pressure. It assists in annihilating excessive gas inside the stomach. Moreover, to add to the advantage, this pose will tone up and the lower back. To perform this pose:
1. Lie straight on a mat
2. Lift your left knee.
3. Enfold your hands around the lifted left knee.
4. Lift your head in the direction of your knee.
5. Breathe in and release the air.
6. Repeat the same steps with your right leg.
Alternate Nostril Breathing
This technique is excellent for high blood pressure victims. To perform this technique you need to follow the following steps:
1. Inhale all the way through your left nostril while closing your right nostril with the help of your thumb.
2. Maintain the breath for about thirty seconds and then exhale with the help of the right nostril.
3. Repeat this procedure by breathing in with the right nostril. Inhale in, closing the left nostril for the count of five.
Alternate nostril breathing assists in reinstating, and balancing the flow in the body.
These poses are very effective against high blood pressure. However, make sure that you consult your doctor before performing these exercises.