Blood pressure problems increase the risk of heart disease. People pay attention to high blood pressure but in comparison, low blood pressure gets very less attention. Low blood pressure is called hypotension. Practicing yogasanas along with nutritious food is also effective for a healthy life. Low blood pressure can be controlled by including yoga in the routine. Low blood pressure is a condition in which there is inadequate blood flow to any body parts resulting in symptoms like dizziness, fainting, excessive thirst, shallow breathing, fatigue, chest pain, and nausea. If you are a BP patient then it is beneficial to do Pranayam daily. Different types of yogasanas are practiced for the problem of high BP and low BP. Let us know about the yogasanas done for the problem of BP.

Yoga to be done for low blood pressure
Sukhasana
To practice this asana, sit in a straight position in a Dandasana posture with both legs spread. Now bend the right leg and press it inside the right thigh. Then bend the right leg press it inside the left thigh and place the palms on the knees. During this, sit in a straight posture keeping the spine straight.

Vajrasana
To practice this asana, slowly lower your knees keeping your arms at your sides, and sit on the mat with your knees bent. Place the pelvis on the heels with the toes pointing outwards. Place the palms above the knees in Prathimudra. Now straighten your back and look ahead. Stay in this position for some time, and later come back to normal position.

Malasana
In this asana, stand straight by keeping the arms beside the body. Then bend the knees lower the pelvis and place it over the heels. The feet should remain flat on the floor, then place the palms on the floor near the feet or can be joined in front of the chest. In this position, the spine should remain straight.

Vrikshasana
Standing straight, lift the right foot off the floor and balance the body weight on the left foot. Place the right foot on the inner thigh. Keep it as close to the waist as possible. Then you can support the foot with your palms to bring it to its place. After establishing balance, join the palms in Pranam Mudra on the heart chakra. Now take the salutation towards the sky. During this, keep the elbows straight and keep in mind that the head is between the arms. Focus on breathing. After some time, repeat with the other leg also.

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