Pranayam:

• Also termed as yogic breathing, it concerns the breath control. Pranayama can control blood pressure by relieving stress.
• It also enhances the functioning of the main pumping organ, the heart.

Some of the pranayama techniques are:

Nadishodhan, Shitkari and Shitali Pranayama. All these should be practised without retention of breath (Kumbhaka).

Aum Meditation:

Aum chanting and meditation go hand in hand. It creates vibrations that are in unison with positive energies. This meditative technique can lower blood pressure and also reduce dependence on medicines. Relaxation modalities open the heart vessels by formation of certain compounds, that lower high blood pressure. Transcendental meditation and mindfulness-based have clinically proven effective in numerous cases.

Yoga is a healthy addition to any kind of pharmacological treatment plan.