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Question #11866
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Yoga for heart attack - #11866

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I am dealing with this scary situation where my dad had a heart attack a few months ago. He's recovering, thank goodness, but I’m really worried about how to help him long-term. The doctors recommended some lifestyle changes, and I heard about yoga for heart attack recovery, which sounds promising. I've seen videos online of gentle yoga routines, but I'm not sure if that's really safe or effective for someone who's just had a heart attack. Like, can practicing yoga for heart attack help strengthen his heart? I mean, is it too soon for him to start? He gets pretty tired even with just walking, so I don't wanna push him too hard. Also, what kind of yoga would be best? I read some stuff about restorative yoga or maybe even chair yoga? The confusion is real because there’s just so much info out there. Can yoga really lower the risk of another heart attack? I just want to make sure my dad is doing the right things. Anyone ever used yoga for heart attack recovery? What was your experience?

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