A Study on the Impact of Yoga on Cardiovascular Workload in Prehypertensive Patients in Darbhanga Medical College Staff and Students

Background: Prehypertension is a medical condition marked by a slight elevation in blood pressure values, indicating an initial stage before the onset of clinical hypertension. Possible outcomes encompass physiological changes and an increased vulnerability to cardiovascular diseases. Applying yoga and meditation has shown beneficial results for physical and mental health. However, a limited amount of data is available on the impact of yoga treatment on specific signs and variables associated with prehypertension. This study investigates the influence of a well-organized yoga program on the cardiovascular workload of patients with prehypertension. Method: We enlisted participants aged 20 to 40 with accurate blood pressure readings. The therapeutic intervention involved the application of techniques such as relaxation, stretching, and breathing exercises. We evaluated the fundamental characteristics of the participants and examined the blood samples. Statistical tests were utilized for the analysis in this study. Result: This study evaluated the initial features of the participants. 80 individuals were allocated into two groups: 40 participants in the control group (CG) and 40 in the yoga group (YG). The physiological marker readings of the control group (CG) and yoga group (YG) were comparable. After three months, the group that practiced yoga had a greater reduction in cardiac risk profile measures than the control group (CG). Conclusion: The study findings suggest that participating in a three-month yoga program leads to positive changes in the parameters related to cardiovascular health, which are associated with the risk of heart disease. This suggests that implementing yoga can function as an effective non-pharmacological measure in improving cardiovascular health.