ReviewJournal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine
Effect of om chanting and yoga nidra on blood pressure and lipid profile in hypertension - A randomized controlled trial.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 27 citations in OpenAlex.
- The Impact of Social Media Videos on Quantitative Health Outcomes: Systematic Review.JMIR infodemiology · 2026Pooled it
- Comparing the efficacy of different types of exercise therapy in patients with essential hypertension: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine · 2025Pooled it
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- Effect of OM Chanting of 528Hz Frequency on Heart Rate Variability, Psychological Wellbeing, and Quality of Sleep in Patients of Hypertension: A Randomised Controlled Trial.Annals of neurosciences · 2025Article
- Designing a meditation module to affect etiological and preventive factors in primary hypertensive patients-A pilot study.Physiological reports · 2025Article
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- Exploring the Efficacy of Integrating Yoga and Ayurveda for Hypertension Treatment.Current hypertension reviews · 2025Review
- Effects of Static Meditation Practice on Blood Lipid Levels: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Quantitative meta-analysis complementing systematic review evidence on yogic practices in hypertensive patients.Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicineArticle
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Abstract
backgroundHypertension (HTN) is a major public health concern, and elevated blood pressure (BP) is a distinct risk factor for all - causes of morbidity and mortality.
objectivesConsidering the growing evidence of yoga interventions in the management of hypertension, the objective of the current randomized controlled study is to assess the effect of OM chanting and Yoga nidra (Relaxation technique) on BP and lipid profile in individuals with HTN. MATERIALS AND
methodsEighty patients with diagnosed HTN were recruited and randomized equally to either the experimental group or the control group. Patients in the experimental group received a combination of OM chanting and Yoga nidra, five days a week for a period of 2 months and patients in the control group continued with their regular conventional medications. BP and lipid profile parameters were assessed at baseline, 30th day and 60th day for both the groups.
resultsAfter 2 months of intervention, a significant (p < 0.05) reduction in the BP and lipid profile was observed in the intervention group when compared to the control group. The reduction in systolic and diastolic BP and LDL were significantly (p < 0.001) higher in the experimental group. In addition, there is a significant increase in HDL levels in the experimental group. No adverse events were reported during the trial period.
conclusionThe current study demonstrates the efficacy of Om chanting and Yoga nidra in reducing blood pressure and improving lipid profiles in patients with HTN. These particular yoga interventions could thus be considered a safer form of complementary therapy in the management of HTN, alongside conventional management. REGISTRATION: Clinical trial identifier- CTRI/2020/02/023400.
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