Alternate Nostril Breathing for Blood Pressure Control: Evidence from a Randomized Clinical Trial

About This Episode

This episode examines the clinical evidence on nadi shodhan (alternate nostril breathing) as an adjunct therapy for hypertension, highlighting reductions in systolic and diastolic blood pressure and improvements in heart rate variability. The study demonstrates both immediate and six-week benefits, supporting its role in autonomic regulation and non-pharmacological blood pressure management.