A15696 short-term effect of Yoga lifestyle on Ambulatory Blood Pressure in patients with high normal blood pressure (Prehypertension)

Objectives: study the short-term effect of Yoga lifestyle on Ambulatory Blood Pressure in patients with high normal blood pressure (Prehypertension Methods: A randomized controlled study which enrolled 60 apparently healthy prehypertensive individuals to assess the effects of 3 months and 6 months of Yoga intervention versus Conventional lifestyle modifications (exercise, diet, smoking cessation) on 24 hr ambulatory BP. Results: 24 hour diastolic, night diastolic and mean arterial pressures were all significantly reduced from baseline in the Yoga Group (by 6, 6, and 7 mmHg respectively) and trends (p < 0.10) to reduce blood pressure were seen in 24-hour, Day and Night Systolic BP, Dip, Day Diastolic BP and Morning surge. Unlike the Yoga Group, the Conventional Group did not show any significant change or trend. Conclusion: 6 months of Yoga lifestyle intervention produces modest but clinically meaningful reductions in 24 hr ambulatory SBP and DBP. Larger studies are needed to establish the long-term efficacy, utility and potential mechanisms of Yoga lifestyle intervention to control BP.