Yoga has a beneficial impact on heart health the same as exercises like jogging, brisk walking or cycling has, that too at a relatively low cost. The most significant benefit of yoga is that it’s easy to practice at home, doesn’t require much space, is not weather dependent, can be exercised by people who are physically inactive or those who are old and weak.

People struggling with stressful or even physically inactive lifestyle and poor diet may have a higher risk for heart diseases as it causes your heart to beat faster and your blood pressure increases, long-term high blood pressure can weaken your heart and damage blood vessels and narrow arteries. This is a leading cause of heart attack. So the cycle starts with stress, and Yoga can decrease the body’s response to stress. Though Yoga may not entirely prevent or reverse a damaged system but will surely change it. Moreover, more the energy you put into it more results you will get.

What you need to do is to look for a Yoga class that includes Asanas, breathing, and meditation. Moreover, a trained instructor who can modify poses to meet your abilities and requirements. Practicing various Yoga as a therapy session for 12 weeks can lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, improve heart rate, and respiratory system also exercises and tones the muscles. Anything that works on your muscles is suitable for your blood vessels.

Most Effective Yoga Poses For Heart

Nadi Shodhana Pranayama (Alternate Nostrils Breathing)

It fills your lungs with fresh oxygen and is immensely powerful in relieving stress, which is one of the significant causes of heart problems. Perform this Pranayama by sitting cross-legged. Inhale profoundly and gradually through your right nostril, while keeping your left nostril shut with the middle finger of your right hand. Exhale through your left nostril, while keeping your right nostril closed with your thumb. Keep repeating the cycle with alternate nostrils for 15-20 times.

Brahmari Pranayama

It relieves anger, anxiety, thus reducing mental stress. Perform this Pranayama by sitting cross-legged on the floor and closing your eardrums with your index fingers. Now, chant “Om” with your mouth and let the internal sound vibrate your brain, buzzing of a bee.

Asanas for healthy heart:

1.Pawanmuktasana with right leg

2. Goumukh asana

3. Setuband asana

4. Naukasana( on back)

5. Trikonasana

6. Virbhadrasana

7. Chakrasana

8. Uddiyan bandh

9. Tadasana

10. Vrikshasana

11. Ardhmatsyendra asana

12 manjari asana

Lastly end on a positive note, lie in Savasana for 10 minutes