Here are ways Yoga can help boost our heart health
Blood pressure management
Yoga can help lower blood pressure by calming the nervous system, improving arterial relaxation, and reducing stress, thus promoting healthy blood pressure levels.
Stress reduction
Yoga, a practice promoting deep breathing and relaxation, can potentially reduce stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, potentially lowering the risk of heart disease.
Improved lipid profile
Yoga practice improves lipid profiles, reducing total and LDL cholesterol levels and increasing HDL cholesterol, which is protective against heart disease.
Weight management
Yoga, despite its gentler forms, can effectively manage weight and reduce stress, potentially reducing emotional eating, and is a potential risk factor for heart disease.
Anti-inflammatory effects
Yoga can potentially reduce inflammatory markers, such as C-reactive protein, which are linked to heart disease, thereby promoting heart health and reducing the risk of cardiovascular complications.