high percentage of the youth these days suffers from hypertension, thanks to unhealthy diets and sedentary lifestyles.

This silent killer disease increases a persons chances of developing cardiovascular diseases and other illnesses. But did you know that practicing Yoga regularly can get ones blood pressure under control? Yoga involves proper breathing techniques and concentration along with exercises. While the program works towards a strong and a flexible body, it also relaxes your mind and thereby helps you deal with stress, the major cause of hypertension. The Yogasanas that can bring blood pressure under control are Virasana, Uttanasana, Janu Sirsasana, Setu Bandhasana, Baddha Konasana, Adho Mukha Svanasana, and Shavasana.
Sethu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose):

The final position of this asana resembles a bridge. This therapeutic asana tones the nervous system by working on the spine and reduces stress and high blood pressure.
Baddha Konasana (Cobblers Pose):

You resemble a cobbler mending a shoe when you perform this asana. This asana stimulates the abdominal organs, kidneys and the bladder and increases blood circulation.
Virasana (Hero Pose):

This forward-bending asana reduces the fat around the thighs and calves, quietens the mind, and reduces tension. This asana also helps relieve constipation and digestive problems.
Uttanasana (Forward Bend):

This asana tones the kidneys, liver, and spleen and is known to have a calming and a soothing effect on the nerves. This stress relieving asana is very effective in controlling high blood pressure.
Janu sirsasna (Head-to-Knee Pose):

This asana is very relaxing and is known to release anxiety and stress.
Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Pose):

This asana relieves fatigue, rejuvenates the body, calms the nervous system, and helps in digestion.
Shavasana (Corpse Pose):

Relaxes every muscle of your body while you lie down like a corpse! This asana helps you get rid of tensions and stress and is always performed at the end of your exercise regime.

How To Measure Blood Pressure?

Blood pressure is measured in the form of two numbers, namely, the systolic blood pressure and the diastolic blood pressure. It is written as 120/80, where 120 is the systolic pressure and 80 is the diastolic pressure. Systolic pressure is the pressure of the blood when the heart beats. This is the highest pressure exerted by the blood. On the other hand, diastolic pressure is the pressure of the blood when the heart rests between beats. This is the lowest pressure exerted by the blood. You can measure your blood pressure in two different manners. That is, using the cuff or by measuring it digitally. The cuff is the most common way of measuring blood pressure. It is wrapped around your upper arm and a tube connects the cuff to a reservoir of mercury at the bottom of a vertical glass tube. There is a rubber bulb, which is used to blow air into the cuff. Thus pressure generated in the cuff moves the mercury in the column. The mercury goes up with a heart beat and comes down, when the heart is resting between the beats. Digitally, there are two ways of measuring blood pressure. These are: 1) The Auscultatory method 2) The Oscillometric method Auscultatory method In the auscultatory method, a stethoscope and a sphygmomanometer are used. In this method, an inflatable cuff is placed around the upper arm, at roughly the same vertical height as the heart. This cuff is attached to mercury. The cuff is inflated manually by squeezing a rubber bulb repeatedly until the artery is completely occluded. The pressure in the cuff is slowly reduced. When the blood starts flowing again, a whooshing or pounding sound is heard. The pressure at this point is called systolic pressure. Then the pressure in the cuff is further reduced, till no sound is heard. The pressure at this point is called diastolic blood pressure. Both these pressures are recorded to find out the accurate blood pressure. Oscillometric method Oscillometric method is similar to the auscultatory method functionally. It is used in long-term measurement as well as in clinical practice. The cuff in this type of manometer comes with an electronic pressure sensor fitted in the cuff to detect the blood flow. In this method, the mercury manometer is fitted on the wrist, elevated to the height of the heart, though the upper arm is always preferred. The cuff is inflated and released by an electrically operated pump, which then gives out a numerical readout of the blood pressure. Oscillometric measurement does not require much skills and is easy to use by even non-trained staff and by the patient themselves. Blood pressure is defined as the pressure exerted by the blood on the walls of the blood vessels. Blood pressure usually means systemic arterial blood pressure. Systemic arterial blood pressure is the pressure of the blood in the large arteries, which deliver blood to the various organs of the body.

Blood pressure can be divided into two types, namely high blood pressure and low blood pressure. High blood pressure High blood pressure is also known as hypertension. It is diagnosed when the blood pressure is 140/90 mmHg or higher. In determining blood pressure, both the systolic and the diastolic numbers are taken into consideration. If one or both of the numbers are high, you are said to be afflicted with high blood pressure. In general, there are two major and four rarely found types of high blood pressure. The two major types of hypertension found are: 1) Primary hypertension: Primary hypertension has no known cause, and is found in most of the people. 2) Secondary hypertension: Secondary hypertension is basically caused by certain factors, and is sometimes very much curable. Apart from these two types of hypertension, there are some other rare types of hypertension as well. These are: A) Malignant Hypertension. B) Isolated Systolic Hypertension C) White Coat Hypertension D) Resistant Hypertension Low blood pressure Low blood pressure refers to the fall in blood pressure below the normal accepted level. The normal accepted level of blood pressure is 120/80 mmHg. When the pressure exerted by blood against the walls of the blood vessels during and after each heartbeat is much lower than the usual, it is considered as low blood pressure. The symptoms of low blood pressure basically occur because of a decrease in perfusion of the blood to the brain, heart, skeletal muscle and other organs. Once diagnosed with any type of blood pressure, it is essential to follow a strict treatment regimen along with the required changes in your life style. Blood pressure is the force or the measurement of the force applied to the walls of the arteries by the blood in the body. It is determined on the basis of the force, the amount of blood pumped and the size and flexibility of the arteries. Around one in every three adults in the United States is suffering from high blood pressure, and nearly one-third of these people don't know that they owe this disease. This is due to the fact that there are no defined symptoms of blood pressure. As a matter of fact, many people have high blood pressure for years without having even a hint of it. Your blood pressure keeps changing. These changes depend on the activity, temperature, diet, emotional state, posture, physical state, and the medication used by you. The pressure of blood when the heart beats, is at its highest and is known as systolic pressure. And the pressure of blood when the heart rests between beats is the lowest and is called diastolic pressure. Your blood pressure is calculated in accordance with the systolic and diastolic pressures. Both these numbers are very important. Generally, blood pressure is written as 120/80 mmHg (measured in millimeters of mercury, a unit for measuring pressure). In the written form, the systolic pressure is the first or the top number and the diastolic pressure is the second or the bottom number. For example: If the systolic pressure of a person is 120 and the diastolic pressure is 80, then it would be written as 120/80 mmHg. Blood pressure can be divided into high blood pressure and low blood pressure. Both conditions are injurious for

your health. So it is better to prevent the disease from taking its root into you. It is rightly said that prevention is better than cure. There is no point in developing the lethal condition and then spend your whole life under the agony of its pernicious consequences.