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26 Dec 2022 · 1 min

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In this short instructional segment, the instructor introduces an Iyengar forward‑fold posture that is claimed to help lower high blood pressure. The speaker notes contraindications—specifically arthritis and diarrhea—citing Iyengar’s guidance. The cue walks viewers through setting up the pose using floor blocks, positioning the feet wide, placing hands on the hips, inhaling to lengthen the spine, and exhaling to fold forward until the crown rests on the blocks, optionally bringing the hands to the ground. The practitioner is instructed to breathe in and out through the nose for ten full breaths, then return to standing by placing hands on the hips, pressing the feet, and rolling up. The segment ends with a friendly call‑to‑action to follow the channel for more yoga tips.

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High blood pressure? This classic Iyengar yoga posture may help reduce your blood pressure. Note, if you have arthritis or you have diarrhea, this isn't a good pose for you. And that's just what Iyengar said. I'm just reiterating. Stack up some blocks onto the floor. Take your feet about as wide as your mat, or maybe wider if you need to. Hands onto your hips. Inhale, lengthen the spine. As you exhale, Exhale, fold forward, bringing the crown of your head onto the blocks. Bring your hands to the ground if you can. We'll breathe here in and out through the nose for a full 10 breaths. Once you're done, place your hands onto your hips, press the feet into the ground, and slowly Roll up to standing. Light up the follow button for more yoga tips.