Effectiveness of Yoga-Based Interventions on Vascular Health: A Comprehensive Review

Megha Pundir; Monalisa Das; Vijay Shanker Yadav; Sanjib Patra

doi:10.61797/ijetit.v5i2.351

Megha Pundir Department of Yoga, Central University of Rajasthan, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India
Monalisa Das Department of Microbiology, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli, Tamilnadu, India
Vijay Shanker Yadav Department of Sangyaharan, Faculty of Ayurveda, Institutebof Medical Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Sanjib Patra Department of Yoga, Central University of Rajasthan, Ajmer, Rajasthan-305817, India

DOI: https://doi.org/10.61797/ijetit.v5i2.351

Keywords: Yoga, Cardiovascular health, Hypertension, Heart rate variability, Lipid profiles

Abstract

Background: Yoga is increasingly recognized as a complementary approach to manage cardiovascular health, particularly in reducing risk factors associated with cardiovascular diseases. While numerous studies suggest that yoga may positively influence vascular health, further synthesis is necessary to understand its efficacy fully.

Objectives: This systematic review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of yoga interventions in managing cardiovascular risk factors, with a focus on hypertension, heart rate variability, lipid profiles, and other related cardiovascular outcomes.

Methods: Various electronic databases were searched for studies assessing the impact of yoga on cardiovascular health. Inclusion criteria encompassed randomized controlled trials and observational studies that analyzed changes in cardiovascular risk factors following yoga interventions. Data were extracted and analyzed for key outcomes related to holistic health changes caused by yoga practice.

Results: Preliminary findings indicate statistically significant improvements in blood pressure, heart rate, and lipid profiles among participants engaged in structured yoga programs compared to control groups. Specific outcomes include a substantial reduction in systolic and diastolic blood pressure, as well as favorable changes in total cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

Conclusion: Yoga interventions demonstrate promise as beneficial adjunct therapies for managing cardiovascular health. Although current evidence supports the positive impact of yoga on key cardiovascular risk factors, further high-quality, large-scale clinical trials are necessary to confirm these outcomes and ascertain the mechanisms underlying yoga's effects on vascular health. Integrating yoga into conventional cardiac rehabilitation programs could enhance overall patient outcomes.