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Can Yoga Lower Blood Pressure? | Ep. 39

High blood pressure's long-term impact on heart health is anything but small. In this episode, Mikah Horn explores whether yoga can truly help lower blood pressure and more importantly, how it works beneath the surface.

Rather than focusing on poses alone, this conversation looks at the deeper systems involved: your nervous system, breath, and the body’s built-in pressure regulation. You’ll learn why yoga’s calming effect isn’t just about relaxation, but about creating meaningful physiological shifts that support cardiovascular health over time.

You’ll also hear a real-world story from a nurse using simple breathing techniques with patients and the measurable results that followed.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

What blood pressure actually measures and why it matters
How the nervous system influences blood pressure regulation
The role of the baroreceptor reflex in maintaining balance
Why yoga’s impact goes beyond physical movement
How slow breathing can directly affect heart and vascular function
A simple ratio breathing technique you can try anywhere
How Bee Breath (Bhramari Pranayama) supports calm and circulation
Why consistency matters more than intensity for long-term change

This episode offers a grounded, science-informed look at how small, steady practices can support your body in a meaningful way.

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