Effect of yoga practice on Cognition in Hypertensive Patients

Abstract

Background: Yoga is one such alternative healthcare practice thought to improve blood pressure control. There is no single definition of the practice of yoga, that is universally accepted although it is generally described as an ancient tradition (originating 5,000 to 8,000 years ago) that incorporates postures, breath control, and meditation, as well as specific ethical practices. Materials and Methods: This is a prospective, descriptive and observational study. Department of Physiology, Index Medical College, Hospital and Research center Indore. Period of study is from January 2020 to December 2021. Seventy hypertensive subjects on yoga therapy and Seventy hypertensive subjects on without yoga therapy was enrolled in this study. Both groups were advised to continue their regular medicines. Result: A total of 70 patients who fulfilled the selection criteria during the study were enrolled. Pre-test Yoga Group Mean LNS increased from 8.04±0.74 (Mean±SD) to Post-test 10.14±0.66. In control group Mean LNS in pre-test 8.54±0.58 and post-test 8.67±0.36. However, the difference in Mean LNS in Yoga Group is statistically significant. (P value < 0.05). Conclusion: A Short Yoga program for patient to practice at home seems to have a positive effect on self-rated quality of life and reduction of stress. It also lowered the patient perception on stress and it enhanced the patient perception on health.