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HYPERTENSION
;BLOOD PRESSURE THAT IS HIGHER THAN
NORMAL
 MEANING OF
HYPERTENSION

• Hypertension (high blood pressure) is when the

pressure in your blood vessels is too high (140/90
mmHg or higher). It is common but can be serious if
not treated.
 CAUSES OF • The exact causes of high blood pressure are not known,
HYPERTENSION: but several things may play a role, including:
• :Smoking
• Being overweight or obese
• Lack of physical activity
• Too much salt in the diet
• Too much alcohol consumption (more than 1 to 2 drinks
per day)
• Stress
• Older age
• Genetics
• Family history of high blood pressure
RISK FACTORS

• Modifiable risk factors include unhealthy diets (excessive salt

consumption, a diet high in saturated fat and trans fats, low
intake of fruits and vegetables), physical inactivity, consumption
of tobacco and alcohol, and being overweight or obese.

Non-modifiable risk factors include a family history of

hypertension, age over 65 years and co-existing diseases such
as diabetes or kidney disease.
SYMPTOMS OF HYPERTENSION

People with very high blood pressure (usually 180/120 or higher)

can experience symptoms including:
• severe headaches
• chest pain
• dizziness
• difficulty breathing
• nausea
• vomiting
• blurred vision or other vision changes
• anxiety
• confusion
• buzzing in the ears
• nosebleeds
• abnormal heart rhythm
 STAGES OF
HYPERTENSION

• Normal: Less than 120 over 80 (120/80)

• Elevated: 120-129/less than 80
• Stage 1 high blood pressure: 130-139/80-
89
• Stage 2 high blood pressure: 140 and
above/90 and above
• Hypertension crisis: higher
than 180/higher than 120 -- See a doctor
right away!!!!
TREATMENT OF
HYPERTENSION

• Lifestyle changes can help

lower high blood pressure.
These include:
• eating a healthy, low-salt diet
• losing weight
• being physically active
• quitting tobacco.
TREATMENT OF HYPERTENSION
THROUGH YOGA

Yoga positions require you to breathe in a specific manner,

which can help you control your blood pressure and reduce
stress levels in your body.
Stress and hypertension are caused by a lack of sleep, and
yoga can assist to regulate sleep habits and patterns.
Here are 10 yoga poses to fight hypertension. Practice them
daily for maximum benefit:
 • Energizes the kidneys and soothes the nervous
system. It helps to regulate the blood pressure in the
body.

• How to do it

• Lying on your back, bend both knees and place

your feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart.

• Bring your arms alongside the body with your

palms facing downwards.

• Inhale, pressing the feet into the floor and lifting

the hips up.

• Bring your hands onto the lower back for

support if you wish.

• Stay here for 10 seconds and continue to

breathe.

• Exhale and come down.

1. SETU • Start by holding this asana for ten seconds.

BANDHASANA (BRIDGE
• Come down, rest for a few breaths, and then
repeat the pose.

POSE)
This pose can be done even after lunch or dinner. It helps to control
obesity and increases blood flow to the lower abdomen.

How to do it
•Sit with your legs under your body.
•Your spine should be straight with knees close to each
other.
•Breathe in deeply, for a count of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and
then breathe out completely for a count of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
8. While you breathe, focus on the energy point between
your forehead.

2. VAJRASANA (DIAMOND POSE)
3. BALASANA (CHILD'S POSE) 
•How to do it
•Begin in a kneeling pose, sitting on your heels.
•Inhale and bring your forehead to the ground.
•Your arms should be placed on either side of
your body. Breathe deeply.
•Bringing your right arm underneath your left
shoulder, look to your right fingers.
•Repeat on the other side.
 4. ADHO MUKHA
SVANASANA (DOWNWARD
DOG POSE)

•How to do it
•Come on your hands and knees. Keep your knees directly
below the hips and your hands a little in front of your
shoulders.
•Lift your knees from the floor, making your legs straight and
pushing your hips upwards and back. Keep your arms straight
with your palms flat on the ground. Your head should be
between your arms.
•Your body should form an upside-down V shape.
•Breathe deeply and hold this pose for a few seconds and then
relax.
5. BADDHA KONASANA (BUTTERFLY
POSE)
• How to do it
• Sit up with your legs extended in front of you.
• Bending both your knees, bring the soles of
both feet together and grab the big toes.
• Keep your back straight, flap the thighs up
and down to mimic a butterfly's wings.
• As you inhale and exhale, you should be able
to pull your feet closer toward your body and
relax deeper into the pose.
THANK YOU