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Yoga as a Preventive Intervention for Cardiovascular Diseases and Associated Comorbidities: Open-Label Single Arm
Kaushal Sharma1,2, Indranill Basu-Ray3,4,5, Natasha Sayal1
1Neuroscience Research Lab, Department of Neurology, Post-graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
Frontiers in Public Health
|June 30, 2022
Summary
The Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) significantly improved lipid profiles, including cholesterol and lipoproteins, in participants within one month. This suggests yoga may be a cost-effective lifestyle intervention for cardiovascular disease prevention.
Area of Science:
- Integrative Medicine
- Preventive Cardiology
- Lifestyle Interventions
Background:
- Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) pose a significant global health burden.
- Lifestyle modifications are crucial for CVD prevention.
- The Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) offers a standardized approach to yoga practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) on cardiovascular risk factors.
- To assess changes in physiological, biochemical, and neurocognitive parameters after 1 month of CYP practice.
- To compare the efficacy of CYP in healthy individuals versus those with pre-existing medical conditions.
Main Methods:
- A prospective trial involving 374 yoga-naïve participants.
- Standardized CYP administered under expert supervision for 1 month.
- Measurement of BMI, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, fasting glucose, lipid profile, and neurocognitive function pre- and post-intervention.
Main Results:
- Significant improvements in lipid profiles (LDL, TC, HDL) were observed after 30 days of CYP practice.
- Experienced yoga practitioners showed different lipid profiles compared to yoga-naïve volunteers.
- Healthy participants demonstrated greater improvements in cholesterol profiles than those with medical issues.
Conclusions:
- The Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) shows promise as a cost-effective lifestyle intervention for cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention.
- Further research is warranted to elucidate the full effects of yoga on primary CVD prevention.
- Yoga practice may offer distinct benefits for individuals with and without existing health conditions.
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