Yoga for heart patients - #11894
I am really worried about my dad. He had a heart attack last year and his recovery has been super slow. The doctors mentioned Yoga for heart patients during the last check-up, but honestly, I don't know much about it. How can Yoga for heart patients really help? He has been really down and just sits around all day; we try to get him to walk but he complains about being tired. Last week, I found some videos online about Yoga for heart patients and thought it might be a good way to get him moving again, plus it could help with his stress. But I'm unsure if it's safe, I mean, can a heart patient really do yoga without risks? He sometimes has shortness of breath and I'm worried about pushing him too far. Are there specific poses or types of Yoga for heart patients that are better, or should I wait until the next appointment to ask the doctor? I just want to make sure we’re doing the right thing for his health, ya know? He used to love being active and I feel like Yoga for heart patients might bring some joy back to his life, but I just don’t want to make things worse! What do you all think?
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