Yoga is an amazing ancient practice that is still very useful today. It offers numerous benefits to those suffering with mind and body ailments, such as common colds, stress and heart disease. This particular article will focus on the the advantages of asanas (yoga poses) for those with heart disease, as well as additional information in regards to this condition.

Yoga has the ability to help the heart heal more rapidly

Cardiac surgeons in Ludhiana, Punjab (located in India) have started recommending that their heart patients participate in yoga since ancient science has established the fact that it offers a means of quick healing for a plentiful amount of patients.

Participating in yoga has led to rapid recovery for those who have had heart surgery. In addition, it has given them a more positive outlook.

Medicare covers the costs of the Dean Ornish Program

Medicare pays for the Ornish program for those in cardiac rehab, and has been doing so since 2010. This amazing program incorporates the following:

Yoga for those with heart disease

While yoga is excellent for those with heart disease, modifications are necessary. Chairs and walls may be used as a means of modification to make the poses and balance easier on the patient.

Heather Sager, a yoga teacher, has created her own version of modified yoga for cardiac patients called "A Matter of Heart," a form of "Gentle Yoga." Sager herself has a congenital heart condition and underwent heart surgery. The program focuses on rebuilding the muscles of the heart after surgery.

Gentle yoga poses

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Yoga for Those with Heart Disease