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@article{192653,
        author = {Dr Roshni Vohra PT},
        title = {Exploring the influence of Yoga and Mindfulness on Cardiorespiratory health in Prehypertensive Young Adults: A Systematic Review},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {9},
        pages = {2175-2180},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=192653},
        abstract = {Introduction: Cardiorespiratory health is vital for long-term well-being, yet young adults increasingly face prehypertension due to sedentary lifestyles and psychological stress. This systematic review explores the influence of yoga and mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) on cardiorespiratory parameters in prehypertensive individuals aged 18–35.
Methods: A systematic search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, and Scopus for Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) published within the last 15 years. Inclusion criteria focused on young adults with blood pressure (BP) ranging from 120–139/80–89 mmHg. Primary outcomes assessed included systolic and diastolic BP, while secondary outcomes included heart rate variability (HRV) and respiratory efficiency.
Results: Five high-quality studies (N, ranging from 30 to 715) were analyzed. Findings consistently demonstrate that structured yoga and MBSR programs significantly reduce systolic BP by approximately 5–9.1 mmHg and diastolic BP by 3–5.7 mmHg. Specific practices, such as Pranava yoga (Aum chanting), showed significant reductions in resting heart rate and improvements in autonomic tone. Studies utilizing Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM) confirmed sustained reductions in nocturnal BP, a key marker of cardiovascular risk reduction.
Conclusion: Yoga and mindfulness are effective non-pharmacological interventions for managing prehypertension in young adults. They function by modulating the autonomic nervous system, enhancing parasympathetic tone, and reducing sympathetic overdrive. These practices offer a sustainable, holistic strategy for primary prevention. Future research should prioritize long-term longitudinal data and standardized protocols to isolate the most effective components of these interventions.},
        keywords = {Yoga, Mindfulness, Cardiorespiratory Health, Heart Rate Variability, Blood Pressure, Systematic Review, Prehypertension.},
        month = {February},
        }