Study: Yoga lowers systolic blood pressure by 10mm Hg
Turns out, yoga isn't just for flexibility: it could seriously help your heart.
New research shows that adding structured yoga to your workout routine can lower systolic blood pressure by 10mm Hg (compared with just 4mm Hg from stretching alone), while also reducing hypertension, insulin resistance, and inflammation, all big factors in heart disease.
Yoga activates parasympathetic response aiding recovery
Yoga goes beyond physical benefits; it helps manage stress by activating the parasympathetic nervous system, which is key since high stress levels and depression can make you 2.14 times more likely to suffer a heart attack.
Plus, yoga's mix of movement, breathing exercises, and meditation has been shown to support recovery after cardiac events and makes it easier to stick with healthy habits and medication routines.