Yoga, Anxiety, and Some Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Women
Journal: International Journal of Science Culture and Sport (IntJSCS) (Vol.3, No. 2)Publication Date: 2015-06-22
Authors : Asim CENGIZ; Mensure YAMAN; Cetin YAMAN;
Page : 105-112
Keywords : blood pressure; cardiovascular disease; hypertension; mortality; anxiety; obesity;
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Abstract
This study aimed to examine the effects of a yoga program on anxiety, and some cardiovascular risk factors. Forty-six elderly participants aged 40?51 years women. The yoga program was based on 3 times/week for 10 weeks a set of yoga techniques, in the form of asana (postures) and deep relaxation technique, pranayama (breathing techniques) and meditation three for 60 minutes three times a week. The level of anxiety and decreased the risk factors for cardiovascular disease risk factors (CVD). The yoga program reduced the level of anxiety and decreased the risk factors for cardiovascular disease risk factors (CVD) in the experimental group. After 8 weeks of the yoga program. SBP, DBP, BMI, HR and WC values were improved. It is likely that the yoga practices of controlling body, mind, and spirit combine to provide useful physiological effects for healthy people and for people compromised by cardiovascular disease.
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