Yoga Poses and Breath Control Cardiovascular Changes in Hypertensive Post-Menopause Women

Yoga poses routine including specific muscles contractions known as bandhas (pelvic floor, core and throat/neck contraction) within each pose, which are advised to be done with steadiness and comfort.

"Ujjayi pranayama (Victorious breath) Inhalation and exhalation are both done through the nose. The ocean sound is created by moving the glottis as air passes in and out. As the throat passage is narrowed so, too, is the airway, the passage of air through which creates a rushing sound. The length and speed of the breath is controlled by the diaphragm, the Strengthening of which is, in part, the purpose of ujjayi. The inhalations and exhalations are equal in duration."

Stretching exercises routine based on dynamic and static exercises excluding those similar to yoga poses. This routine works on great range of motion of all body joints and main muscles groups/ chains.