Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Efficacy of a Remote Vinyasa Yoga Program for Heart Health

Summary

The purpose of this study is to test a 12-week vinyasa yoga (flow yoga) intervention via Zoom. This program will be for 30 individuals with high blood pressure. 15 will receive the intervention and 15 will follow their usual routine. The investigators will determine if this vinyasa yoga program is feasible and acceptable in this population. Investigators will measure and compare blood pressure and other health responses such as physical health and well-being before and after participants complete the intervention or usual care period. The investigators hope to demonstrate that vinyasa yoga is a good option to improve heart health in people with high blood pressure. Primary Objective - Examine the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a 12-wk remotely-delivered vinyasa yoga intervention (3 x per week) on cardiovascular (CV) health in adults with hypertension (HTN).

Eligibility

Age range

18–65 years

Sex

All

Healthy volunteers

No

Interventions

• Behavioral
  Vinyasa Yoga

  Each yoga session will begin with 2 minutes of integration poses (Child's Pose, Downward Facing Dog, Ragdoll, and Mountain Pose), followed by \~20 minutes of Sun Salutations A and B (up to 5 of each). The Standing Series, lasting \~25 minutes, will include various standing and balancing poses from the Journey into Power sequence. Seated and supine stretches (including seated stretches, a yoga inversion, a reclined twist) will last \~8 minutes, and the session will conclude with 5 minutes of Savasana for final relaxation.

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