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Question #19367
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yoga good for heart - #19367

Kabir

I am wondering if yoga good for heart health because I've been dealing with some stress and, honestly, I’m really trying to find ways to manage it. A couple months ago, my doctor said my blood pressure was getting a bit high, and I freaked out a little. Ever since then, I’ve been doing a lot of online research about different activities that can help. I stumbled upon some articles saying yoga good for heart but to be honest, I’m not sure how effective it really is. Like, can a person actually lower their blood pressure or improve heart health just by doing yoga? I mean, is it just relaxation or is there actual science behind it? I’ve tried a few classes at the local studio, and I do feel slightly less stressed while doing it. Also, I’ve read that specific poses are said to be yoga good for heart conditions, but I get lost in the technical stuff. Is there any type of yoga I should focus on? I guess I just want to know if I should commit more time to this. Would love to hear if you guys have seen real positive changes in heart health with it or if it’s more of a placebo kind of thing. Thanks!

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