Yoga for hypertension 
My mother is having hypertension, she is taking medicines for hypertension. I want to know that what kind of yoga can be done to control hypertension, cholesterol problem. wether she should stop medicines if she does yoga and asana?
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Yoga for Hypertension Yoga practice is very helpful for the hypertensive patients, however, proper care should be taken while performing yoga postures and there are some contraindications for hypertensive patients. Depending up on the severity of heart complaint, and any kind of surgeries, there are limitation while performing yoga and should be considered. Along with the help of alternative therapies, one can make use of yoga and pranayama for maintaining proper functioning of heart. • Vajrasana Pranayama like Ujjaini pranayama, nadi shodhana pranayama are helpful along with anuloma-viloma pranayama.** These yoga postures are very useful to maintain proper coordination of circulatory system and nervous system, which helps to keep the body and mind fresh and enhances the cardiac function. It is believed that natural collateral circulations are formed after doing yoga in the patients who is having blocks. The pranayama helps to maintain proper blood circulation and helps to keep the mind calm and active. However it is noted that one should continue their regular medications and can continue doing yoga which is very helpful. Even diet is also very important oily foods should be avoided. With regards, Dr.Vijay. posted by ayurvijay on 9 April 2010 6:04
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