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Namita Piparaiya has an MBA degree and worked as a senior corporate executive for almost a decade before discovering her passion for yoga. In 2017, she founded Yoganama, a health and wellness platform that educates people about how they can take charge of their health through yoga and mindful practices.
Piparaiya has completed over 700 hours of Yoga Alliance certified training in Hatha Yoga from Indea Yoga, Mysore. She specialises in pranayama, Ayurveda, yoga philosophy and corrective exercises and regularly conducts training and educational programmes for individuals and corporate organisations.... more
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How to cure High BP with Yoga & which asanas are useful .

Ans: I have already answered this question in detail; please look it up in the previous queries. In terms of postures, it is best when yoga is combined with breathing exercises, so please make time for both. Here are a few options to consider - Child Pose (Balasana), Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana), Legs up the wall pose (Viparita Karani), Corpse Pose (Savasana), Diaphragmatic Breathing (Adham Pranayama), Sectional Breathing (Vibhaga Pranayama), Alternate Nostril Breathing (Anulom Vilom), 4-7-8 breathing and Bhramari. Please note you should always listen to your body and not practice anything that feels uncomfortable. It is also good to check with a physician before starting any new exercise routine.
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