Effect of short-term pranayama and meditation on cardiovascular functions in healthy individuals
Heart Views January 1, 2011 RoopaB Ankad, Anita Herur, Shailaja Patil et al. 109 citations
A 15-day program of daily pranayama and meditation reduced resting pulse rate, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, and mean arterial blood pressure in 50 healthy adults aged 20–60. The improvements were similar across genders, age groups (above and below 40), and BMI categories (above and below 25 kg/m²). The findings suggest that even short-term regular practice of these yoga techniques can benefit cardiovascular function in healthy individuals, independent of age, sex, or body mass index.