Although we may not take it too seriously, sometimes low blood pressure can also be indicative of other severe conditions such as heart disease and other chronological disorders. The condition can reduce the flow of blood through your arteries and vein that can deprive your brain and other vital organs of blood, oxygen and other nutrients.
The practice of yoga acts upon both the causes and the effects of low blood pressure, balancing the functioning of various systems of the body, improving the circulation and calming your mind. Well-known yoga expert Sunaina Rekhi recommends these poses to combat low blood pressure.
Low blood pressure can be a symptom of an underlying problem such as dehydration that can lead to other severe conditions such as heart failure. It is, therefore, important that you practice yoga postures such as matsyasana to improve your overall health.
Steps to do the pose:
Lie flat on the floor with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.
Now straighten your legs, place your arms on either side. Raise your hips, one side at a time and place your hands under each hip.
Bend your elbows and push your upper body off the floor; remember to exhale as you do this.
Only raise your chest, and tilt your head backwards. Hold this pose for five counts and inhale as you rest your back on the floor.
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Padma sarvangasana or lotus shoulder stand
Twisting in padma sarvangasana can improve the flow of blood to the brain and also stimulate the pituitary and thyroid glands. The result is a refreshed body and an energised mind.
Practising backbends such as ustrasana will increase the flow of blood to your brain along with calming your nervous system and toning your spine.
Steps to do the pose:
Kneel on your yoga mat and press your shin onto the floor, such that it is flat on the mat.
Now place your hands on either side of your pelvis, with your fingers pointing downwards. Make sure your palms are resting on the top of your hip bone.
Next, push your tailbone downwards and forwards while keeping your upper body upright.
Inhale and tilt your head back with your chin pointing to the sky.
Gently lean back forming an inward arch in your back. Now place your palms on the soles of your feet for added support.
Hold this pose for fifteen to twenty seconds, exhale and come back to your original position.
Forward bending postures such as uttanasana can improve blood flow to the brain, thyroid and pituitary glands, controlling blood pressure levels.
Steps to do the pose:
Stand straight on a yoga mat, inhale and raise your hands from the front to above your head.
Then bend forward completely pushing your buttocks back till your palms touch the floor and your forehead touches your knees.
If you cannot bend completely, you may bend your knees a little. Stay in this pose till you are comfortable.
To return to the standing position, inhale and slowly bring your arms above your head, raising your upper body.
Then as you exhale, slowly bring your arms down.
Yoga routine
You can repeat these postures three to five times daily. Also, ensure to keep the breathing rhythmic and slo while you perform these asanas.
Tips
Although yoga is a gentle form of exercise, but the potential for injury exists if you do not perform them correctly. Therefore, it is always best to learn the poses from an instructor.
At the end of your yoga session, spend a few minutes lying down in corpse pose to cool the body.
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