How Yoga Works to Control High Blood Pressure

Studies have shown that Yoga also has wondrous results for relieving or significantly lowering high blood pressure.  One of the main factors leading to high blood pressure is long periods of sustained stress.  The breathing techniques and asanas of Yoga calm your overall central nervous system and encourage your body to enter a state of total relaxation.  In fact, 30 minutes of yoga has the effect of lowering the amount of cortisol in your blood stream, which is why so many yogis speak on the feelings of peace, calm, and Zen that keeps them committed to the time they spend on their yoga mat.