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VOL. 11, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Role of Bhramari Pranayama in the management of hypertension among post-menopausal women
Authors
Dr. Shilpa Vaishnav
Abstract
Hypertension is a common cardiovascular disorder among post-menopausal
women due to hormonal imbalance, psychological stress, and reduced physical
activity. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of Bhramari
Pranayama on blood pressure among post-menopausal women suffering from
hypertension. An experimental pre-test and post-test single group design was
adopted. Thirty (N = 30) post-menopausal women aged between 45 and 60 years
with mild to moderate hypertension were selected through purposive sampling.
The subjects participated in an eight- week, five days per week Bhramari
Pranayama training program with a daily session of 20 minutes. Systolic and
diastolic blood pressure was measured before and after the intervention with
the help of a standard sphygmomanometer. Mean, standard deviation, and paired
t-test were applied for statistical analysis at 0.05 level of significance. The
mean systolic blood pressure significantly reduced from 148.20 ± 6.45 mmHg to
136.10 ± 5.82 mmHg (t = 6.32), while the mean diastolic blood pressure
decreased from 94.60 ± 4.80 mmHg to 86.40 ± 4.25 mmHg (t = 5.41). The findings
revealed that Bhramari Pranayama significantly reduced blood pressure levels.
It was concluded that Bhramari Pranayama is an effective, safe, and
cost-effective complementary therapy for managing hypertension among
post-menopausal women.
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Pages:24-26
How to cite this article:
Dr. Shilpa Vaishnav "Role of Bhramari Pranayama in the management of hypertension among post-menopausal women". International Journal of Yoga, Physiotherapy and Physical Education, Vol 11, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 24-26
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