Pranayama and Jacobson's Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique in Pre-hypertensive Patients

Pranayama is the practice of breath regulation. It's a main component of yoga, an exercise for physical and mental wellness. The practice of pranayama involves breathing exercises and patterns. Patient purposely inhale, exhale, and hold his/her breath in a specific sequence.

Jacobson's relaxation technique is a type of therapy that focuses on tightening and relaxing specific 14 muscle groups in sequence. It's also known as progressive relaxation therapy. By concentrating on specific areas and tensing and then relaxing them, patient can become more aware of his/her body and physical sensations,