ABSTRACT:Background: Primary Hypertension is a prevalent chronic condition, defined by systolic blood pressure (SBP) ≥130 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) >80 mmHg. Its prevalence is approximately 4.6% in the general adult population, with a higher prevalence in Indian villages (10%). Yam chanting with Hridaya mudra is a yogic practice with potential therapeutic effects, but its impact on Primary Hypertension has not been scientifically validated.
Objective: To evaluate the effect of Yam chanting with Hridaya mudra on blood pressure in individuals with Primary Hypertension.
Materials and Methods: A Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) design will be employed. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to either the study group or the control group. The study group will practice Yam chanting with Hridaya mudra for 10 minutes daily, while the control group will rest in a lying position for the same duration, over 21 days. Pre- and post-intervention blood pressure measurements will be recorded. Data will be analyzed using SPSS version 16, with a significance level set at p<0.05.
Results: The study will analyze changes in blood pressure in both groups, with results presented in bar diagrams illustrating the mean values of the dependent variables.
Conclusion: This study seeks to provide clinical evidence on the safety and efficacy of Yam chanting with Hridaya mudra in managing Primary Hypertension. If effective, this practice could be recommended as an adjunct therapy to conventional treatments for patients with Primary Hypertension.