Hypertension is a major public health issue affecting millions of people around the world and is also a major risk factor for stroke, cardiovascular and chronic kidney disease. Lifestyle modifications have been recommended as a first line approach for both prehypertension and stage 1 hypertension. Yoga had been shown to be one of the most popular therapies in older hypertensive patients. This study is carried out with controlled trial of yoga practice. After 12 weeks of yoga training, the results show that systole of yoga group decreased 13.1 mmHg and diastole of yoga group decreased 6.2 mmHg. Indicators such as BMI, Waist significantly decreased (p < 0.001). Cholesterol and Triglyceride also significantly decreased (p < 0.05). There is no change for HDL – C and LDL – C.
Alan : Sosyal, Beşeri ve İdari Bilimler; Spor Bilimleri
Dergi Türü : Uluslararası
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