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Review
. 2024 Apr;19(2):79-88.
doi: 10.18502/jthc.v19i2.16195.

Impact of Yoga beyond Physical Training on the Cardiovascular System: An Updated Review

Samman Verma  1 , Juniali Hatwal  2 , Akash Batta  3
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Review

Impact of Yoga beyond Physical Training on the Cardiovascular System: An Updated Review

Samman Verma et al. J Tehran Heart Cent. 2024 Apr.

Abstract

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) poses a significant health challenge in both developing and developed nations, with unparalleled morbidity, mortality, and economic tolls. Primary prevention of CVD through lifestyle modifications has been emphasized to address this issue. Yoga, an ancient practice dating back thousands of years with roots in the Harappan and Mohenjo-Daro civilizations, offers a potential solution. Hatha yoga, which includes physical movements and breathing techniques, is the most commonly practiced form today. The health benefits of yoga have recently gained attention and are being researched globally. Yoga is beneficial in both primary and secondary prevention of diseases, particularly CVD and its risk factors. This review aims to explore the physiology of yoga, recent studies on its effect on the prevention and control of CVD, and the clinical implications of these findings.

Keywords: Cardiovascular diseases, prevention & control; Complementary therapies; Life style; Preventive medicine; Primary prevention; Secondary prevention; Yoga.

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