Researchers have found that taking hot yoga classes lowered the blood pressure of adults with elevated or stage 1 hypertension.
While there is evidence of regular, room-temperature yoga”s positive effect on blood pressure, little is known about hot yoga”s potential impact on blood pressure, said researchers who presented the study at Hypertension 2019 Scientific Sessions in the US.
“The results of our study start the conversation that hot yoga could be feasible and effective in terms of reducing blood pressure without medication,” said study author Stacy Hunter, Assistant Professor at Texas State University.