Is high blood pressure making your life difficult? Have you tried different types of medications but still have not found the best? If you relate to these questions then you should give this post a good read.
In this article, we will talk about the wonderful yoga postures that can help treat high blood pressure. Would you like to know what they are? Keep reading!
1. The Boundary Angle Pose:
The limit angle represent is perfect for all beginners. You can do this for two to three minutes at least twice a day in order to maximize the benefits. However, if you have a knee injury, it is best to avoid this asana.
The limit angle represent helps to find relief from the symptoms of menopause and relieves sense discomfort during menstruation.
- Sit upright and put your legs out in front of you. Place your pelvis on top of a blanket in case your hips are tight.
- Now exhale and bend your knees and bring your heels to the pelvis.
- After that, gently bring your knees to the sides and allow the soles of your feet to press together.
- Now grasp the toe of each foot with your fingers.
- Force both knees downwards. Let the thigh bones hit the floor.
- You should remain in this position for the next two to three minutes.
- Go back to the first position shortly thereafter.
2. The posture of the bridge:
The bridge pose will strengthen muscles, stretch the neck and spine, fight anxiety and depression and take care of digestive problems. This asana should be avoided by those who have injuries to the neck and back.
- To start with, lie on your back.
- Bend your knees and keep them on the hip distance.
- The knees and ankles should be in a straight line.
- Place your arms at your sides with your palms facing down.
- Now inhale slowly and lift your back from the floor. Your thighs should be parallel to the floor.
- Breathe easily and continue to hold this position for the next minute or two.
- Keep doing this posture three times.
3. O Dolphin Pose:
The Dolphin pose is a little advanced and perfect for those who have been practicing yoga for a while. It fights digestive problems, strengthens the shoulders, calves and hamstrings. In addition, it reduces menstrual discomfort as well.
- Comes down on your hands and knees. The knees should be just below your hips, and your forearms should be on the floor just below the wrists.
- Now press your palms directly onto the ground. Your pose is ready.
- As you exhale, move your knees away from the floor.
- The forearms should be firmly placed on the floor, and the head should be held between the arms. Do not allow it to hang or press on the floor at all.
- If you want, you can also fix your knees. You should look like a triangle at the end of the pose.
- Keep stretching the coccyx and lift the upper sternum away from the floor.
- Hold this position for about 30 seconds to one minute.
4. Hero Pose:
The new hero pose is also known as virasana. It reduces the legs from swelling during pregnancy. Not only that, the hero represent excerpts both the thighs and ankles. Such postures are best done when you have a partner along with you. Also, it comes with a variation you could try.
- Kneel down on the floor first and keep your back straight. Your feet should be slightly apart.
- Breathe out and sit in the middle of the path. Make sure your torso is tilted out. Place your hands on your thighs and form a circle using your thumb and forefinger.
- You should stay in that position for a full minute. Take a few seconds of rest and repeat.
- Try to push it up to five minutes.
Variation:
Hold both hands and place your arms forward. Allow the palms to move away from the trunk and then raise your arms as you inhale. The palms should be facing the ceiling. Allow your body to actively stretch through the base of your index fingers.
5. Position Forward Pose:
This pose helps to deal with stress, headaches, fatigue and insomnia. It also opens the hips and helps you find the relief of the neck and shoulder region.
- Start with your right foot. Keep your feet together.
- Your hands should be on your hips.
- When exhaling, bend forward to the hip region. Stretch the front of your torso.
- Do not lock your knees either.
- Allow your fingers to come in line with the toes and palms of the hands should press on the carpet.
- Allow your weight to come to the balls of your feet and keep your hips aligned.
- Every time you inhale, lengthen your torso and breathe deeply.
- Continue to hold this pose for the next minute.
- You can take a break and continue this for five to ten minutes.
6. Reclining Hand For Big Toe Pose:
The big toe hand pose should be avoided by those who have headaches or are suffering from diarrhea. If you are suffering from high blood pressure, it is best to lift your head and neck on top of a blanket that is folded.
- Lie on the floor and keep your legs straight. When you breathe out, bend your left knee and bring your thigh toward the trunk. Let your thigh touch the belly.
- Then you will have to repeat a strap around your left foot and hold the strap on both hands.
- Keep your hands as high as you can on the strap and press the shoulder blades very lightly on the floor.
- You can turn the leg for a little if you want.
- Hold for one to three minutes. Release the handle and repeat for the next 10 times.
