The benefits of yoga on cardiovascualr function

How the addition of yoga to standard heart failure medical management leads to an improvement of heart function, symptoms, and quality of life in heart failure patients.

This article in The American College of Cardiology 2023, titled: Yoga improves quality of life and cardiovascular function in heart failure patients, discusses the benefits of yoga alongside standard medical therapy in heart failure patients.

When people think of yoga they often think of needing to be bendy and extreme postures such as headstands. In fact yoga is a complex and vast practice that has evolved over time.

There are many different types of yoga (from the bendy, headstand type), to more gentle, restorative type practices.
Yoga is a spiritual discipline that incorporates creating harmony between the mind and body.

Yoga is scientifically proven to:
• Improve brain function
• Lower stress levels
• Lower blood sugars in diabetics
• Lower the risk of heart disease
• Improve lung capacity

Always seek medical advice before starting a new exercise programme if you have underlying health conditions and speak with an experienced, registered yoga teacher to ensure the practice is right for you 💕

https://www.acc.org/About-ACC/Press-Releases/2023/09/26/14/59/Yoga-Improves-Quality-of-Life-Cardiovascular-Function-in-Heart-Failure-Patients