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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Why is Yoga Good for a Healthy Heart?<\/a><\/li>
Top Yoga Asanas to Improve Heart Health<\/a><\/li>
Best Exercises for Heart Health Other than Yoga<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n
<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe heart is the centre of the body, responsible for removing waste products from the system and pumping blood, nutrients, and oxygen. It works 24 hours a day and never takes a break. With increasing stress, irregular routines, unhealthy diets, and erratic sleep schedules, the number of heart diseases is on the rise. The incidence of heart disease is increasing among younger individuals, with more than 20% of heart patients now under the age of 40 1<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is widely accepted that regular physical activity is beneficial for heart health. Yoga is an increasingly popular form of exercise that benefits not only the body but also the mind 2<\/a><\/sup>. There are several yoga asanas that are associated with decreased stress levels, improved blood circulation, and increased metabolism, helping you keep your heart healthy 3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this blog, we will explore some potentially beneficial asanas in yoga for heart health and a few other physical activities that may help improve heart function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Why is Yoga Good for a Healthy Heart?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThrough a combination of physical postures (asana), controlled breathing (pranayama), and meditation (dhyana), yoga for heart can help address all the physical training aspects related to heart health 2<\/a><\/sup>.Yoga can help boost heart health in the following ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Yoga is found to reduce the secretion of cortisol, a hormone that the body produces in response to stress. High levels of cortisol affect heart function, which can cause narrowing of arteries and an increase in blood pressure 3<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Yoga can help lower inflammation. Inflammation promotes plaque buildup in the arteries, also known as atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis causes an increase in blood pressure and a risk of clots making their way to the heart 4<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Yoga can help support heart function by regulating blood pressure and heart rate. It also helps improves blood circulation, thereby promoting better oxygen delivery to the heart and other organs 5<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Yoga can also help\u00a0in balancing blood sugar 6<\/a><\/sup> and bad cholesterol 7<\/a><\/sup> levels, which increase the likelihood of having heart disease 8<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Yoga can help improve one\u2019s quality of sleep 9<\/a><\/sup>, which is important to maintain well-being and heart health 10<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With its integrated breathing techniques, yoga is shown to improve lung capacity, making it easier for the heart to provide oxygen to the body tissues 1<\/a>1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Yoga improves mindfulness, stress, and helps control cravings. These are beneficial tools in alleviating habits like smoking, which is a risk factor for heart disease 1<\/a>2<\/a>,1<\/a>3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Other than these, yoga helps increase strength, endurance, flexibility and improves concentration and focus. It also aids in weight loss and toning the body. Following yoga steps carefully and taking things slowly can help derive maximum benefits from yoga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Top Yoga Asanas to Improve Heart Health<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIf you are wondering which yoga is best for heart, you should know that there are several yoga asanas <\/strong>that are simple to practise and can help boost your heart health. Following are some yoga asanas for heart that you can try out:1<\/a>4<\/a>,15<\/a>,1<\/a>6<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n
1.<\/strong> Tadasana- Mountain pose<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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It comes from the word \u2013 tada meaning \u201cmountain\u201d. It is also known as a State of Balance (Samasthiti). This is an ideal pose for beginners, and those who have a limited range of motion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to Perform the Pose:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Stand straight with legs together, hands by your sides, back straight, and gaze forward.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Stretch your arms upward, keeping them parallel with palms facing each other, and slowly raise your heels to stand on your toes.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Stretch your body upward as much as possible and hold the position for a few seconds.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Lower your heels to the floor first, then bring your arms down to your sides and relax.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
This asana helps improve blood circulation and heart function. It potentially benefits by regulating the heart rate and blood pressure and is shown to help avoid the occurrence of fainting episodes 5<\/a>, 1<\/a>7<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2.<\/strong> Adho Mukha Shvanasana- Downward Facing Dog Pose<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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It comes from the words- adho which means \u201cdown\u201d, mukha which means \u201cface\u201d and svana which is \u201cdog\u201d in Sanskrit because of its similarity to the way a dog stretches when getting up.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to Perform the Pose:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Start by lying on your stomach with your body flat against the ground. Palms should be placed at the bottom of ribs with elbows tucked inwards.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Exhale and engage your core, while lifting your torso off the floor into an upside-down V shape, keeping hands shoulder-width apart.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Keep your legs as straight as possible, pressing heels towards the floor, allowing full lengthening of the spine.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hold for 30-90 seconds, then inhale into a plank pose as your lower back into the starting position.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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