An Exploratory Randomised Trial to Assess the Effect of Nadi Shodhan Pranayama as an Adjunct Versus Standard Non-pharmacological Management in Hypertensives

A 2025 randomized trial found that 10 minutes of daily Nadi Shodhan (alternate nostril breathing), added to standard treatment, significantly reduced systolic blood pressure and improved heart rate variability in adults with hypertension. This simple yogic breathing practice may be a powerful, low-cost adjunct for cardiovascular and autonomic health.